Scottish Highland Dancing

donek

I photographed the US Inter Regional Highland Dance Championship about a week and a half ago. Having a fair bit of experience shooting indoor high school sports I wasn't too concerned about the poor stage lighting. I was more intimidated by the formal portraits the organization wanted. I'm fairly pleased given the smallish room and my limited lighting experience. Having no backdrop for large groups we requested the hotel provide a curtain. Not the best solution, but it worked out OK.

The girls were all more into having fun than the formals. I found their fun pictures a lot of fun to shoot.

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3. shutter speed a little slow for action, but I wasn't really preparing for this.

4. some of the stage shots

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7. In addition to the traditional dances, they have a choreography contest.

8. I found this girls shoes to be particularly appealing.

9. This girl had the most expressive and fun choreography.

10. I'm not sure why, but I really like this image.


Any comments or criticism are greatly appreciated.

Darren Troy C

Nice! Great captures!

Mnemosyne

I got the see some Highland dancing when I photographed the Royal Scots as they came through town. Loved it

ShepsMom

These are great! A lot of personality shown here.

Mnemosyne

I like the girl in Green, #951

chuckinsocal

How could anyone not come out with a broad smile when they look at #s 1, 2, and 3 :giggle. #3 is the winner in my book . Great series .

donek

chuckinsocal wrote:

How could anyone not come out with a broad smile when they look at #s 1, 2, and 3 :giggle. #3 is the winner in my book . Great series .

Isn't funny how stepping out of your little box of confidence sometimes yields unexpected results. I was so stressed about the portrait session and now I really want to repeat it. 1, 2, & 3 are my favorites as well. I think this one came in pretty close too.

Thanks for all the nice comments.

ladytx

Great shots, all of them.