Elegant, Professional Dance Photography for Every Studio

Graceful, refined, and beautifully crafted—our dance portraits highlight each dancer’s artistry while giving studios a smooth, stress-free photo day.

At Scurfield Photography, we understand the rhythm of dance and the importance of capturing each dancer at their best. With more than 15 years of experience photographing dancers of all ages, we blend technical expertise with an artistic eye to create images that feel elevated, expressive, and timeless.

Whether your studio prefers clean, classic lighting or dramatic, performance-style portraits, we tailor our approach to match your vision.

WHY STUDIOS CHOOSE US

A Photography Partner as Dedicated as You Are

We operate as an extension of your studio—organized, reliable, and committed to creating a positive experience for your dancers and families. Our professional workflow, thoughtful posing guidance, and flexible setup options ensure dancers look polished, confident, and supported.

Designed for Efficiency. Built for Beautiful Results.

Scheduled Time Slots
Dancers arrive at assigned times to keep everything running smoothly with minimal wait times.

Multiple Poses for your Gallery
A posing assistant guides dancers into age- and skill-appropriate poses to ensure proper form and consistency. In your private gallery, choose your favorite pose - or pick all of them!

Flexible Studio Setups
Classic backdrops, or artistic composite designs—we create a setup that fits your studio’s look.

Quick, Confident Workflow
Our organized process helps dancers feel comfortable and keeps the day moving with ease and professionalism.

What Sets Our Dance Photography Apart

1. Elegant, Artistic Imagery
Refined portraits that highlight movement, lines, and personality.

2. Professional and Reliable
A polished, dependable system that stays on schedule and delivers on promises.

3. Tailored to Your Studio
A variety of lighting styles, backgrounds, and workflow options based on your needs.

4. Comfortable for All Ages
We create a positive, supportive atmosphere for beginners through advanced dancers.

Beautiful Results—Anywhere

We can bring portable setups to your location or bring you into our studio. Wherever we work, your dancers’ portraits will look polished and professional.

See the Quality for Yourself

FAQ

Do you photograph individual dancers, groups, and teams?

Yes. We provide portraits for individuals, class groups, competitive teams, and full studio ensembles. We tailor setups based on your studio’s needs.

What styles of photos do you offer?

We offer a range of looks—from clean, classic lighting to dramatic, performance-style portraits. We customize the style to match your studio’s brand and preferences.

How do you keep photo day running smoothly?

We use scheduled time slots, partner with a studio posing assistant, and follow a proven workflow that keeps dancers moving efficiently with minimal waiting.

Can you work with dancers of all ages and experience levels?

Absolutely. With 15 years of dance photography experience, we know how to guide dancers from tiny beginners to advanced performers with patience and confidence.

What if our studio doesn’t have space for a photo setup?

We offer a full studio space at our Arcata location, with parking, a waiting area, dressing area, restroom, and our large photography space. We would love to host your studio at our dedicated space!

Do you offer multiple background or setup options?

Yes. We can run a single portrait station, multiple stations, or composite setups depending on your studio’s needs and volume.

How are photos delivered to families?

We offer simple, secure online galleries where families can view, order, and download images. Delivery is fast, organized, and easy for parents - all products are shipped directly to your home.

Can our studio staff help with posing?

Yes — in fact, we recommend it. A posing assistant from your studio helps ensure dancers use skill-appropriate, style-appropriate poses that fit your choreography and brand.

Do you offer custom products or composites?

Yes. From classic prints, to print products, to wall art pieces, we can create products for all of our clients.

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Create your Masterpiece

We also offer private studio sessions, during which we create a curated gallery of images or design a timeless art piece to beautifully commemorate your dance experiences.

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Let’s create an elegant photo day experience your dancers and families will truly love.

Contact us to schedule your studio’s session.

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