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Dance School & Performance Photography

Fraser Portraits provides professional, performance‑ready photography for dance schools, academies and studios across the UK.

Our approach is built around the needs of principals, instructors and studio managers, delivering photography days that are organised, elegant and designed to showcase each dancer at their best.

With over 45 years of experience in staged group photography, we ensure every session runs smoothly, with clean lighting, precise posing and high‑quality results suitable for display, portfolios and recital keepsakes.

Individual Dancer Portraits

Our individual portraits are designed to highlight: 

  • clean lines
  • posture
  • costume detail
  • expression
  • performance character

We capture multiple poses and styles, including: 

  • classical ballet
  • modern
  • tap
  • jazz
  • lyrical
  • contemporary

Each dancer is photographed with professional lighting and gentle direction to ensure polished, confident results. 

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Small Group Photography

We provide small group photography for: 

  • duets
  • trios
  • class groups
  • competition teams
  • performance casts

Our photographers are trained in dance‑specific staging, ensuring: 

  • correct spacing
  • clean formations
  • costume clarity
  • balanced composition

This produces elegant group images suitable for studio display and parent ordering. 

Large Group & Full School Photography

For larger groups — including full dance schools, academies or recital casts — we use purpose‑built staging designed to accommodate large numbers of dancers safely and symmetrically. 

  • clean tiered formation
  • visible costume detail
  • balanced height lines
  • professional lighting
  • fast, organised staging

These images are ideal for studio walls, annual displays and promotional material. 

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Get in touch with Jon Fraser, Operations Director to discuss your next photography project and find out how Fraser Portraits can help.

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Show & Recital Photography

We offer photography for: 

  • annual shows
  • recitals
  • competitions
  • performance days
  • dress rehearsals

This includes: 

  • cast groups
  • costume groups
  • themed sets
  • principal dancers
  • award recipients

All captured with professional lighting and staging to reflect the artistry of your production. 

Staff & Instructor Portraits

Dance schools often require professional portraits for: 

  • websites
  • marketing
  • programmes
  • recital booklets

We provide clean, consistent staff photography that reflects the professionalism of your teaching team. 

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Dance photography

Ordering & Parent Experience

Our ordering system is designed for parents, offering: 

  • simple online ordering
  • fast turnaround
  • high‑quality prints
  • framed options
  • digital downloads

All delivered through a secure, GDPR‑compliant platform. 

Talk to Us

If you’d like to discuss photography for your dance school, academy or recital, our team is here to help. We can walk you through the process, coordinate with your instructors, and deliver elegant, professional images your dancers and families will love. 

Talk to a member of our team

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