Meet Your Mentor – Why I’m So Passionate About Teaching Dance Photography

💡 Wondering who’s behind the lens—and the learning?

Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a full-time dance photographer, dance teacher, and mentor with 16+ years of experience photographing thousands of dancers across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and New York.

But I wasn’t always “the expert.” I started photographing dancers at 16 because I was a dancer myself—and I was desperate for better photos. I didn’t just want pretty pictures. I wanted images that understood dance. That honoured the lines, the technique, and the soul behind the movement.

That’s where this whole journey began. And it’s exactly why I now teach and mentor other photographers—so you can learn the craft of capturing dance beautifully, too.

👏 Why I Love Teaching Dance Photography

🩰 Because dance is more than a pose.

Dance is movement, emotion, technique—and when captured well, it’s powerful. I love helping photographers shift from “snapshots” to intentional images that dancers are proud to hang on their walls.

🧠 Because you don’t have to be a dancer to shoot like one

I bring my years of experience as a ballet, jazz, acro, and aerial teacher into my photography—and I teach you how to see dance through that lens, even if you’ve never taken a class in your life.

🙌 Because no one should have to figure this out alone.

I built a six-figure dance photography business, but I didn’t do it overnight. That’s why I’ve created workshops that are packed with what I wish I’d known earlier—so you can fast-track your progress and avoid the guesswork.

✨ What It’s Like to Learn from Me

I don’t do ego. I do real talk, clear direction, and full support.

In our workshop, I’ll be right there beside you—helping you with settings, coaching you through lighting, and showing you exactly how to direct and pose dancers confidently. You’ll get honest feedback (in a kind way!) and the kind of tips you won’t find in a YouTube tutorial.

Grab the FREE 5 Pose Formula—a go-to guide that helps you kick off any dance shoot with structure and flow (even if you’re nervous or new).

👉 Download the FREE 5 Pose Formula here

And if you want even more variety? The Dance Pose Playbook gives you a full library of poses to spark creativity and keep the momentum going—especially when inspiration runs low.

✨ Start strong, shoot confidently, and create images that dancers love.