Liverpool Photographer » Dancer

Helen

Mark — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:52:06 +0000

Girls – they want to have fun
Oh girls just want to have fun

Helen having a bit of fun in front of the camera.

Behind The Scenes At Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Mark — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:17:44 +0000

For much of summer 2009 I’m doing an ongoing project of photography from backstage at the Tower Ballroom Blackpool. Rather than go the usual photoblog route of a different image each day, I chose to go with more of a documentary style to provide the viewer with an insight into the workings of a show. You’ll find lot’s of images of dancers/showgirls, musicians, technical staff, the paraphernalia of a show and of course the building itself.

Wandering around the Tower Ballroom you are treated to an amazing example of period architecture, with an incredible ornate ceiling and chandeliers that can be lowered to the floor for cleaning. Above the stage is the inscription “Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ear” from Shakespeare’s poem, Venus and Adonis.

You have to be careful though in your wanderings, one wrong turn and you could end up in the Queens box!

Showgirls

Mark — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:20:41 +0000

Backstage Photography

Mark — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:55:36 +0000

A bumper post today, a mixed bag of images from backstage.

Backstage Portraits

Mark — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:34:54 +0000

A selection of portraits of the dancers at the Legends Show 2009 at the Tower Ballroom

Scenes From Backstage

Mark — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:49:59 +0000

Backstage Candid Photographs

Mark — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:40:01 +0000

Up Close Backstage

Mark — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:12:17 +0000

Recently I started to use off camera flash combined with my Canon 35mm 1.4 for my backstage photography. I’m really liking this combo, I feel I’m getting images with a lot more contrast and punch, plus the wider angle is forcing me to get in much closer. A more powerful flash is next on the agenda I think?

Candid Behind The Scenes Photography

Mark — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:40:40 +0000

A mixed bag of photos today, the obligatory showgirls, some dressing room action and lighting engineer Mitchell.

Black & White Backstage Photography

Mark — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:51:38 +0000

Up close and personal backstage at the Tower Ballroom. More messing about with off camera flash today.