Individual Dance Portrait Sessions

at Classical Movement Collective 

One day only!

Sunday May 3

 

Celebrate your talent, grace, and strength with Comstock Photography.  Combining our years of experience with our high-speed lighting, we hold your movement in split second timing to create stunning portraits.

Our professional dance photography sessions offer ease and comfort to bring out the best in you.  At whatever level you are, this is an opportunity to capture your journey as a dancer.

 

 

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All photographs by Comstock Photography

 

 

 

 

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Details of Your Session

Terms Conditions:

• Sunday May 5 at the Classical Movement Collective Dance Studio in Rockledge (see google map below) - if you cannot find a session time that works for you, please contact us to see about accommodating your schedule
• 30 minutes of dedicated studio time with a professional Photographer, experienced in dance photography
• You may select up to 15 photographs to be edited and delivered to you; you will be provided an online "proofing" gallery of unedited photographs to review - additional photographs to be edited and delivered for additional fee (see Delivery of Photographs below)
• You must come to the session with a companion 18 years of age or older (family member, friend, etc.); your session may not take place if you come alone; if you cannot bring someone, you may contact us ahead of time to see if we, or the dance studio, can accommodate
• White "infinity" background (background and floor); can create shades of grey on background by adjusting lighting; a black background may also be available depending on available space
• High speed lighting for catching motion (we love movement and flow!); lighting changes are not possible in the limited time of each session - for a diversity of lighting, a longer and more customized session must be scheduled
• Real-time review of photographs on back of camera or on computer/TV screen to adjust posing
• If you arrive late, your session will still end at the scheduled time to keep other clients on schedule; if schedules run late for other reasons, we will do our best to ensure you have your fully booked time
• By booking a session you agree to a model release for the Photographer (& Comstock Photography); you are the person scheduled to be photographed and are at least 18 years of age, or you are the parent/guardian of the person scheduled to be photographed; Comstock Photography may use photographs for portfolio and other purposes such as on its website and social media, markets, and other publications
• We request photo credit to Comstock Photography (Facebook) and comstockphoto (Instagram) if posting your portraits and behind-the-scenes photos to social media

 

Things to think about on the day of your session:

• SAFETY FIRST - keep vigilant of fatigue and potential injury
  • Know your limits
    • Be aware of when you need a break and don't hesitate to let your photographer know; we will do our best to be aware of this and will ask if you need a break
    • Do not push yourself beyond your capabilities during this photography session; work within your practiced/proven limits, and come back for another session when you have perfected new moves/techniques 
  • You may be on our Harlequin Marley dance flooring (we bring our own dance floors); with this flooring you will probably have the slip/grip you are used to having in a dance studio
  • You may be on "sprung" subfloor, which provide additional shock absorption
  • You may be on hard surfaces (non "sprung"), which do not provide for shock absorption  
  • You may be on loose surface like fabric, which may not provide you with the typical stability of dance flooring 
• We will move at your pace
• Just remember that this is your session, have fun and know that we are working with you to capture the best images
• You may bring: posing ideas/photos (Google, Instagram, etc.), unlimited wardrobe changes, props, posing help (friends, parents, instructors)
• Chris, your photographer, is here to work with you on posing ideas; he is not experienced as a dancer, but he has years of experience working with dancers as a photographer
• Know that some poses are just that... poses; you get into the pose and hold it until the flash fires
• Know that you can move through your pose and your photographer will capture the moment you want; know that you can move, flow, or jump through it, and that it's ok to fall to the floor... talk with your photographer about what you want, demonstrate ahead of the actual snapping of the shutter, and know it is up to you how many times you want to attempt the pose in order to get the shot
• Typically, the best portraits are when all your arms and legs are visible (none hiding behind your body) and when arms and legs are not pointing toward or away from the camera (this can make them disproportional to the rest of your body)
• Be aware of your facial expressions... be intentional in the moment...will you be smiling or have a serious look? Will you have your eyes closed? Will you be looking at the camera, or off to the side of the camera?
• Be prepared to start your session at the scheduled time, and please be patient if schedules run late
• You and your companions may use smartphones/cameras for behind-the-scenes photos, but NO FLASH; please tag Comstock Photography if you post to social media

Can't make the available times?    Want to do a duo, trio?

If you do not see a time slot that works for you, or you want to work with another dancer, please contact us or the dance studio to discuss options.  Additional time slots may be considered.  You may also book multiple time slots if you want more time.  Duos, trios, etc. can be scheduled within the scheduled time slot(s) for an additional fee.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled session time. Refunds will be provided (minus any transaction fees).  If you arrive late we will do our best to squeeze you in, but please understand we must honor other clients' scheduled sessions; no refunds for being late or for no-shows.

Special Offer for On-Location!
When you booked an individual in-studio session, you are eligible for a $100 session credit or a complimentary 16"x20" professional print (your choice) for an "on-location" (street, beach, outdoors, etc.) dance or family session if booked anytime through May 31, 2026 (actual session may be scheduled beyond this date).  Click here for details for "on-location" dance sessions, and here for family portrait sessions.

Delivery of Photographs

• Digital Download at Standard Resolution - 2400 pixels on long edge (minimum) at 350 DPI, sufficient for social media, devices, and printing up to about 8"x10"; prints are not included as part of this purchase
• On-line, password-protected galleries
• Delivered within four weeks from day of session*
• Personal copyright release
• You will be asked to review and select photographs from an online proofs gallery (unedited)
  • For each 30 minute session you may select up to 15 photographs to be fully edited (digital files) for delivery
  • Photographer will make selections if you do not select by the deadline provided
  • You will be required to set up an account in order to select photographs
  • You can select additional photographs for edit/delivery - $25 each
• 10% off print orders (thru the online gallery or thru consultation); code will be provided with final delivery along with expiration date; contact us if you want a print consultation 
• A second set of photographs may be provided with Photographer's logo or signature, or both, for social media sharing/credit
• Services include post-processing (developing) of subset of images, selected by the photographer, developed in Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop: color correction, white balance, exposure/lighting adjustments, sharpening, noise reduction, lens correction, etc.
• The Photographer requests photo credits to the Photographer in media (digital or print) and conversation (using “Comstock Photography”, www.comstockphotography.net and/or @comstockphoto on Facebook and Instagram). Credit is appreciated, but there is no obligation.

 

 

 

 

Comstock Photography is a sole-proprietor small business registered with the State of Florida; documentation available upon request.

Comstock Photography is also fully insured (liability, indemnification, and equipment). Portfolio and information about the primary photographer available on website.

Comstock Photography’s primary photographer and owner, Chris Comstock:

• Certified Professional Photographer, certified by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
• Professor of Portrait and Digital Photography at Eastern Florida State College
• Professional member of the Florida Professional Photographers (FPP)
• Professional member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) - the world's largest non-profit photography association organized for professional photographers, by professional photographers…with close to 28,000 creative members in more than 50 countries and with a mission to create a vibrant community of successful professional photographers through education, resources, and industry standards of excellence; and
• GOLD member of Canon Professional Services which provides exceptional equipment support for its members
• Chairman, Board of Directors, Canaveral Fire Rescue (city and port)
• U.S. Center for SafeSport, trained and recurring trainings
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Auburn University (Air Force ROTC Scholarship)
• Master of Industrial Engineering and Business Management, University of Florida (NASA Graduate Fellowship)
• Management Program Certificate, Rollins College
• Mousters Degree in Business Applications, Disney University
• Engineer and Project/Program Management, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – 1991-2018 (retired)
• Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, Canaveral Fire Rescue (city and port) – 1993-2023 (retired)
• Main Street Operations, Guest Relations, Lifeguard, Walt Disney World – 1987-1998
• US Air Force Reserves, Honorable Discharge
• Husband, and father of three terrific boys (ages 9, 15, 17)