
Kiati Plooksawasdi
Light In Motion: The Art of Dance Photography
Class Description
Dance photography is more than capturing a leap or a turn—it’s about telling a story through movement, emotion, light, and timing. In this immersive multi-day workshop, photographers will learn how to create compelling dance imagery by mastering the relationship between motion and light. From freezing explosive jumps with strobes to creating artistic motion blur, attendees will explore a variety of techniques that bring energy and emotion to their images.
Throughout the week, participants will dive into dancer posing, storytelling, composition, creative lighting design, color gels, and advanced techniques for sculpting the body with light. Working with professional dancers in both studio and environmental settings, photographers will gain hands-on experience creating dynamic portraits and action-driven imagery. Whether you’re new to dance photography or looking to elevate your creative vision, this workshop will provide the technical skills and artistic inspiration needed to transform movement into unforgettable photographs.
Why You Should Take This Class:
Kiati Plooksawasdi
Kiati Plooksawasdi is an Award-Winning Boudoir, Portrait, and Dance Photographer and Educator based in Ellicott City, MD. Kiati has over 16 years of experience in the photography industry and enjoys teaching and mentoring in both aspects of photography and the business behind photography when he is not behind the lens. With the knowledge of utilizing both natural and artificial light in his work, he leverages his ability to shape light to contour his subjects to create drama and depth within his images.
Kiati has 20 years in the corporate world developing business strategies for Fortune 150 companies, Kiati has helped launch and mentor several small businesses and now brings that experience in helping photographers develop their business strategies. In addition to the business side, Kiati also mentors photographers on how to develop their own style by showing how he leverages posing, lighting and editing to create his art.
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