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Arch Above
DESCRIPTION
Take your dance photos to new heights with this unique urban St. Louis photoshoot!
Located on top of a parking garage, this session features stunning views of the Gateway Arch, surrounding architecture, and the city skyline. We’ll also explore different areas throughout the garage to create a variety of unique and unexpected shots.
We’ll use the architecture, city views, lines, textures, and different areas of the garage to create images that feel urban, artistic, and completely different from a traditional dance photoshoot.
AGE CATEGORY
Any age
MINIMUM / MAXIMUM DANCERS
Minimum: 1 dancer | Maximum: 5 Dancers
A maximum of 5 individual dancers can book this shoot due to date and time limitations. Each dancer will have their own separately scheduled date and time. Dancers will not be photographed together as a group.
OUTDOOR SESSION SELECTION
Due to time and scheduling contstraints this year, we have two outdoor locations available this season, with 5 spots available at each location.
You may list both outdoor locations when submitting your session choices. Outdoor sessions are assigned first come, first served, based on the order selections are received.
Each dancer will be assigned ONE outdoor location as part of their included sessions. We will do our best to give you your first choice. If your first choice is already full, we will assign your second outdoor choice instead. Once you are assigned an outdoor location, your other outdoor selection will be removed so another dancer has the opportunity to participate.
Want to do both? You can add the second outdoor location for $249 for Ambassador & AmbassadorPLUS or $225 for AmbassadorELITE, subject to availability.
LOCATION
Exact meeting location will be announced once the shoot is scheduled.
We will do our best to schedule the shoot when there is no major event taking place and the parking garage is available for use. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to know in advance when the garage may be needed for an event.
If the garage is being used or is otherwise unavailable on our scheduled date, we will move the shoot to the Citygarden and Kiener Plaza area instead. This will still give us plenty of opportunities for unique urban images with the Gateway Arch and surrounding St. Louis architecture.
DATES
September–November
Dates are pending weather.
ADDITIONAL FEES
$50 travel fee
ATTIRE, SHOES, HAIR, MAKEUP & ACCESSORIES
Outfits: Unlimited outfit changes within your scheduled time.
For a 1-hour shoot, no more than 3 outfits is recommended to allow plenty of time for photographing each look.
Attire: Anything goes! Dancewear, streetwear, dresses, skirts, or something completely unexpected. Choose outfits that are fun and unique, especially looks with a pop of color that will stand out against the urban surroundings.
Dresses & Skirts: Want to add a little extra drama to your images? If you would like to borrow any of our skirts or dresses, just let us know and we’ll bring them with us!
Shoes: Bring dance shoes, street shoes, or even go barefoot! Choose footwear that complements your outfits and is appropriate for the locations we’ll be photographing in.
Hair & Makeup: Come camera-ready with a hairstyle and makeup look that complements your outfits and the urban feel of the shoot.
Accessories & Props: Feel free to bring accessories or small props that add personality to your look. Think sunglasses, hats, jackets, bags, or anything else that fits your style.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
This is all about thinking outside the box. We’ll use the architecture, city views, shadows, lines, and unexpected areas of the parking garage to create artistic images.
Come prepared with nontraditional poses, interesting shapes, and creative movement. The goal is to create something that feels unique to you and the setting, not like a traditional dance portrait.