MISSION Photo & Video works with dance studios and dance competitions as a single photo and video partner. For studios, we handle picture day, multi-camera recital videos, and recital livestreams. For competition companies, we provide official event photography and video at competitions up and down the East Coast, from Massachusetts to Florida.
Brian and Laura Bailey have spent more than 15 years working alongside dance studios and competition directors. We know the timing it takes to freeze a leap at its peak, the lighting needed to capture sequins without blowout, and the patience it takes to get a great expression from a nervous six-year-old. We are a veteran-owned studio based in Sewell, New Jersey.
Dance Studio Picture Day
Picture day used to be the most stressful day of the year for studio owners. We make it the easiest. We plan the day with you ahead of time, including your costume lineup, group order, and timing per dancer. On the day, we arrive early, set up fast, and manage the flow of dancers so you are not chasing kids between sessions.
- Individual portraits of every dancer in costume, with professional lighting and posing direction
- Group and class photos composed for recital programs, your website, and studio marketing
- Custom composites that combine individual portraits into group images with your studio logo and branded backgrounds
- Easy online ordering so parents can buy at their own pace, which typically drives higher participation and sales for your studio
We bring a full professional lighting setup to your studio, or dancers can come to our Sewell, NJ studio for individual sessions.
Multi-Camera Dance Recital Videos
Your recital is the biggest night of the year for your dancers and their families. We film it from multiple camera angles so every routine is captured, not just a single wide shot from the back of the room. You get a finished multi-camera recital video that your studio distributes to families, either as a purchase through the studio or included in family tuition.
Dance Recital Livestreaming
Not every grandparent can make it to the show. We livestream your recital so family members can watch from anywhere. Livestreams are arranged through your studio, and families get access through the studio, so you stay in control of how it is offered and priced.
Dance Competition Photography & Video
Competition companies hire us as their official event photographer and videographer. We have covered dance competitions along the East Coast, from Massachusetts to Florida, including events for Believe and Hype Athletics. We know how to shoot fast-moving routines in challenging stage lighting, keep up with a packed schedule, and deliver images that dancers and families want to buy.
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Where We Work
We serve dance studios throughout South Jersey and the Philadelphia area, including Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, and Salem Counties. Communities we work in include Washington Township, Sewell, Turnersville, Voorhees, Cherry Hill, Medford, and Moorestown. For dance competitions, we travel anywhere on the East Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does picture day scheduling work for dance studios?
We work directly with you to plan the full shoot day, including costume lineup, group order, timing per dancer, and setup requirements. Once the plan is set, we manage the flow on the day so you can focus on your dancers, not the logistics.
Do you photograph at our studio, or do we come to you?
Both. We come to your studio with a full professional lighting setup, or dancers can come to our Sewell, NJ studio for individual sessions. On-location shoots are the most popular option for full studio photo days.
How do families get the recital video or livestream?
Your studio books the recital video or livestream with us. Families then get access through your studio, either by purchasing from the studio or as part of their tuition. Your studio decides how it is offered.
Do you film recitals with more than one camera?
Yes. Recital videos are filmed from multiple camera angles, so every routine is captured up close and in full, not just from a single wide shot.
Do you cover dance competitions outside New Jersey?
Yes. Competition companies hire us as their official photographer and videographer, and we have covered dance competitions along the East Coast, from Massachusetts to Florida.
What styles of dance do you photograph?
All of them, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and acro. If your studio teaches it, we can photograph it.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance, especially for spring recital season, which fills up quickly. Contact us as early as possible to secure your date.
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