PhotographyNov 30, 20257 min readKamero Team
Dance Competition Photo Sharing: Capture Every Performance Beautifully
Dance competitions and recitals are among the most visually stunning events to photograph — and among the most in-demand for photo purchases. Every dancer wants their performance captured, every parent wants their child's moment on stage, and every dance school wants professional documentation of their students' achievements.
Photography Tips for Dance Events
- Fast shutter speed: 1/500s minimum for sharp dance movements. 1/1000s for jumps and spins.
- Stage lighting: Use spot metering on the dancer, not the background. Stage lights create dramatic contrast.
- Continuous autofocus: Dancers move unpredictably. Use AI-tracking autofocus if your camera supports it.
- Burst mode: Shoot in continuous mode to capture the peak of every movement.
- Multiple angles: Front-on for expressions, side angles for body lines, low angles for dramatic effect.
- Group formations: Wide shots of group performances showing choreography and synchronization.
Real-Time Delivery at Dance Events
- Set up Kam-Sync for real-time upload from the venue.
- Create albums per category or age group: "Junior Solo," "Senior Group," "Contemporary," "Classical."
- Dancers and parents see performance photos during the event itself.
- Parents share their child's dance photos on social media during the competition.
Photo Sales for Dance Events
Dance events have exceptionally high photo purchase rates:
- Parent purchases: 30-40% of parents buy — one of the highest conversion rates of any event type.
- "All My Performance Photos" bundle: ₹199-₹399 per dancer.
- Group performance packages: ₹99-₹199 for all photos of a specific group number.
- Dance school packages: Sell a complete set to the dance school for their marketing.
- Use Kamero's Sell Photos for instant payment collection.
QR Code Placement
- Audience seating areas — parents browse photos between performances.
- Backstage waiting areas — dancers check their photos before their next performance.
- Registration and check-in desk.
- Award ceremony area.
- Dance school WhatsApp groups.
Working with Dance Schools
- Offer annual contracts covering all recitals, competitions, and showcases.
- Provide the dance school with free marketing photos in exchange for photo sales rights.
- Revenue sharing model: school promotes photo sales, photographer shares a percentage.
- Dance schools have 3-6 events per year — reliable recurring revenue.