"Movement and the In-Between"

A dance photography shoot exploring cerebral themes.


The objective of this low budget shoot was to capture the essence of Conrad's journey as a young adult struggling with mental health and loneliness during the pandemic, through contemporary and freestyle dance. Wrestling with emotions, feelings of helplessness and tension were integral to his movement and the shapes he created.

The striking silhouettes and softer expressions detailed by Conrad are especially pronounced through the monochromatic contrast shadowing and alternating depths of field. The location added to the intensity of his power stances through the organic mixed in with the aged ruins, honouring the impact of the conflicting and oxymoronic experience of one's mental health journey.

I think the overall shoot does well to represent the intense voice and chaos many felt during the peak of the pandemic, whilst simultaneously representing the beauty of finding creative outlets for disorganised feelings.