Dance & Ballet PORTRAIT PhotograpHER in Sarasota & LAKEWOOD RANCH
Award-Winning. Master Photographer. Established in 2011
For dancers, movement is expression, and photos should honor that. My Sarasota dance and ballet portrait sessions focus on capturing grace, energy, and artistry. Whether for competition headshots, promotional portfolio shots, or personal keepsakes, these images highlight your movement, technique, and passion in beautifully crafted portraits.
Sylwia Ok is one of the Sarasota–Bradenton area's most experienced dance and ballet portrait photographers, holding the Master Photographer (M.Photog.) and Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designations from the Professional Photographers of America - credentials held by fewer than 2% of photographers nationwide.
Dance photography is not just another specialty for Sylwia - it is the work she describes as the most personally rewarding of her 13-year career. She brings an artist's understanding of movement, line, and expression to every session, working with individual dancers, competitive athletes, ballet students, and full dance studio rosters across Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Manatee County.
Whether you're a dancer building a competition or audition portfolio, a studio director looking for a photographer who can handle an entire school's portrait day, or a dance parent wanting to capture this season before it passes - this page is for you.
fully customized session in the studio, on location, at your dance studio or at your performance
access to customized inspirational boards to help you with choosing style and outfits
offering digital files, magazines, albums and wall art of the highest quality
commercial studio conveniently located in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park
the PREMIER DANCE PORTRAITS in Sarasota and Bradenton!
What's Included in Your Dance Portrait Session
✔ Pre-session consultation to plan your session vision, style, poses, and location
✔ Personalized inspirational board curated to your dance style and goals
✔ Expert posing guidance from a photographer who understands dance technique and line
✔ Studio sessions at Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park, on-location sessions throughout Sarasota and Bradenton, at your dance studio, or at a performance venue
✔ Individual dancer sessions, group sessions, and full dance school portrait days
✔ Competition and audition portfolio images, promotional shots, recital portraits, and personal keepsakes
✔ Mini sessions available on select Marathon Days
✔ Fully retouched, heirloom-quality images delivered as digital files, fine art prints, custom albums, magazines, and wall art
✔ A guarantee that you will love your dance portraits
Your DANCE PORTRAIT Session — What to Expect
A dance portrait session with Sylwia Ok Photography is designed around one goal: images that capture not just how a dancer looks, but how they move, feel, and live inside their art. That means understanding the difference between a turned-out hip and a sickling foot, knowing which poses show off your dancer's best lines, and having the patience to shoot through the awkward frames to find the one that's extraordinary.
Sessions are available for every type of dancer: ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, competitive dance, and performing arts students. You can choose between Sylwia's Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park studio (ideal for dramatic lighting and controlled backdrops), outdoor locations throughout Sarasota and Bradenton (ideal for lifestyle and editorial looks), your own dance studio, or on location at a performance venue.
Inspirational boards are provided before every session to help dancers and their parents visualize the look they want: from classical and clean to editorial and dramatic. Every image is fully retouched and delivered in heirloom-quality formats including digital files, fine art prints, custom albums, and framed wall art.
For Dance Studios: Portrait Days Made Simple
Sylwia Ok Photography works directly with dance schools and studios throughout Sarasota and Manatee County to provide professional portrait days for their entire student roster: from the youngest creative movement students to senior company dancers.
A dance studio portrait day with Sylwia Ok Photography means a seamless, professionally organized experience for your families: consistent lighting and quality across every student, a streamlined ordering process so parents only pay for what they love, and a final product that reflects the quality and artistry your studio represents.
Services for dance studios include:
Individual dancer portraits in costume or dance attire
Company and ensemble group shots
Studio promotional images for websites, social media, and marketing materials
Recital and performance photography
Competition headshots and portfolio sessions
If you're a studio director interested in partnering with Sylwia Ok Photography for your next portrait day, reach out directly to discuss scheduling, pricing, and what the process looks like for your school.
Upcoming Dance Portrait Days
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Marathon Portrait Day
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"Sylwia truly understands dance. She knew exactly which poses would show off my daughter's lines and technique, and the final portraits are absolutely stunning. We have one printed large in the hallway and every dancer who visits comments on it."
~ Sally B
3 steps to book
the BEST DANCE PORTRAIT
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1. CALL / SCHEDULE
CONTACT THE STUDIO:
call (941)224.0550,
schedule a call,
or fill the contact form
or
Conveniently book your session online
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2. SESSION
A fully guided session to create the best portraits you’ve ever had
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3. SELECTION
Portrait selection right after your session. You simply buy what you love, and leave the studio knowing you have the best portraits done!
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4. DELIVERY
Your new portraits will be retouched and delivered electronically within 3 business days.
Get in touch
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want a quick headshot. Maybe you want to finally create a set of business portraits that your business need.
Call me at 941.224.0550 or fill out contact form and I will be in touch shortly! Can't wait to hear from you!
