AZ DANCE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo: Rob Tesar
Testimonials
“Working with Arlynn and AZ Dance Photography was an excellent experience. The photographer was prompt, professional and understood how to capture images with dancers and choreography in mind. She not only took beautiful movement photographs throughout the run of our concert, but also knew how to instruct the dancers to get the most out of every staged shot during our photo call. The images were stunning and truly captured the essence of the diverse range of works that were represented in our shows. The edited photos also faithfully captured the lighting design, which can be tricky. Our department has worked with AZ Dance Photography multiple times, and I would absolutely recommend booking them!”
Kelly Ozust
Director of Dance Program & Associate Professor of Dance, Winthrop University
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“Working with Arlynn was one of the most positive experiences I've had with a dance photographer. Often photographers are unsure of how to capture movement or when to anticipate stillness or a jump, for instance, but Arlynn was able to capture the most stunning photos of our show unposed and in the moment. Not only did she deliver the images quickly, she gave us a handful of photos within 12 hours of our dress rehearsal to use as promotional materials for our show. I highly recommend her for your upcoming photoshoot or showcase.”
Alexandria Nunweiler
Co-Director, CURE8 Dance Series
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“AZ Dance Photography exceeded our expectations, providing an abundance of professional quality images from our concert. Arlynn has a dancer’s eye and thus was able to capture moments that were reflective of the work and of the dancers.”
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Jacqueline White
Director, Open Door Studios
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"Arlynn did an amazing job capturing the live performance of my piece. As a dancer and choreographer herself, she has an innate eye for movement and performance art, knowing when and where to get the best shots. I'm thrilled with the way she captured the essence and my favorite moments of this dance. They are so beautiful, crisp and evocative - I love them!”
Lauren Bickerstaff
Choreographer
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“The photos [Arlynn] took of our piece for the Loose Leaves show were stunning. [She] captured not just the movement but also the emotions and dynamics of the choreography so beautifully. Each image feels alive, highlighting the details and energy of the performance in a way that really stands out.”
Triangle Fusion Dance Company
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“For an online article feature, I requested Arlynn’s special eye to do an outdoor photo shoot. She gave me what I requested and more! I had a fun time and got a lot of great pictures. I highly recommend Arlynn and her photography services.”
Rayni Collins
BC-DMT, LPCS, LCMHCS
Sleep Therapist & Licensed Counselor/Supervisor in the Carolinas
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"As a dancer of 12 years, I’m very critical of any and all shots taken to capture my movements and often find myself unhappy with the end results of photoshoots and movement shots as many photographers don’t seem to fully grasp the technicalities of dance that make it so visually pleasing. Thus, I’ve ended up with many photos in which my feet are half pointed, leg not fully extended, or arms not in their correct position.
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AZ Dance Photography managed somehow to take a full album of pictures I immediately fell in love with. Every single photo was breathtakingly stunning, with the angling of the camera, positioning of the lighting and timing of the shot being so beautifully well done.
It has been near 7 months since I received these photos and they are still my go-to’s for any dance photos auditions may require. If you are looking for somebody who not only understands photography but understands dance, the dancer, and the visual artistry of it all, Arlynn Zachary is the way to go."
E. Shimkoski
Dancer
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“Arlynn Zachary is a professional, creative, and easy to collaborate with photographer. Her background as a choreographer, performer, and curator allows her to capture moments and depict our performances with beauty and honesty. I would recommend working with Arlynn to photograph your dance performances and events!”
Audrey Baran
Founder & Artistic Director, Baran Dance
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"The photos of my choreographic work taken by Arlynn Zachary of AZ Dance Photography are absolutely beautiful. Her images are evocative and interesting, and she captured the journey of the piece so well. I am excited to continue sharing her work!”
Ashley L. Tate
Artistic and Executive Director, Ashleyliane Dance Company
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“Arlynn has photographed me in multiple contexts over the years and I have never been disappointed with the experience nor the final product. She’s fun and lighthearted while still taking her work seriously. With dance and aerial photography, Arlynn has a keen eye for body lines, technique, and optimal angles as well light, detail, and composition. Her editing is pristine- she doesn’t settle for “good enough”. Arlynn has also photographed my family and she beautifully captured our love, warmth, and playfulness. She offered suggestions to get a variety of shots, both candid and posed, and was so patient and accommodating with our one year old. She has always gone above and beyond my expectations with both quality of work and quantity of photos. Couldn’t recommend her highly enough!”
Alison Foster
MPH, CHES, Aerialist & Dancer
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“Arlynn's dance photography benefits greatly from her deep involvement in the field as a dancer, choreographer and producer. She has an insiders eye for what to shoot, how to shoot it and when to click to get the optimal composition.”
Martha Connerton
Director, Kinetic Works Dance
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“Arlynn of AZ Photography came through with some great shots from an intimate dance concert I was asked to be a part of at the end of 2024. It has been a while since I, personally, have been onstage so these photos captured familiar, but fresh territory, and I am so impressed by the quality. It's not easy to get the 'perfect shot' while anyone is constantly moving, but Arlynn does it beautifully and mindfully. Wish we had dance photographers like this when I was performing back in…”
Troy Alexander Haywood
Choreographer
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