Light. Motion. Mastery.
Whether you're just getting started or refining your craft, this personalized mentorship is built for photographers who want to master the art and business of dance photography. From lighting and posing to editing and strategy, you’ll get practical, one-on-one guidance tailored to your goals so you can create standout images and grow with confidence.
Meet Your Mentor: Allan Gonzalez
With over 10 years of experience as a photographer and 8 years specializing in dance photography, I’ve built a six-figure business doing what I love. Mentorship gives me the chance to share that journey with others, from creative lighting to building a thriving brand.
I’ve learned that creativity often thrives in experimentation, happy accidents can lead to incredible results. But true growth comes from understanding exactly what made those moments work. Great photography is a balance of instinct, technique, and problem-solving. I’m here to help you master that balance, whether you’re refining your lighting, directing poses, polishing your edits, or building a business that reflects your vision.
From Confused to Confident—Here’s What You’ll Learn
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A clear understanding of how to run a successful dance photo session from start to finish
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Confidence in posing and directing dancers to capture dynamic, polished shots
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Lighting techniques that bring out motion, emotion, and artistic edge
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An editing workflow that saves time while producing consistently professional results
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Practical strategies to organize your calendar, price your services, and book more clients
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Creative inspiration and clarity on your unique visual style
Unlock the secrets behind crisp, dynamic dance portraits. You’ll learn how to confidently use strobes, modifiers, gels, and multi-light setups to freeze motion, highlight lines, and create drama. Whether you’re working in a small space or a full studio, I’ll show you how to shape light to flatter every dancer’s movement and form.
Dance photography isn’t just about timing, it’s about coaching. I’ll teach you how to communicate with dancers using terminology they understand and how to give posing cues that bring out their best. From elegant arabesques to explosive jumps, you’ll learn how to direct both seasoned and shy dancers to create clean lines, confident expressions, and authentic emotion.
You can be an incredible photographer, but if you’re overwhelmed by scheduling, pricing, or client communication, it’ll show. Together, we’ll look at your business holistically. I’ll help you design pricing that’s profitable and clear, systems for efficient booking and delivery, and strategies to elevate your brand so that your work stands out in a competitive market.
I’ll walk you through my entire post-production workflow using real client photos, no fluff. We’ll dive into exposure correction, skin retouching, tone and color grading, and final export settings for social, print, and web. You’ll learn how to achieve that clean, polished look that enhances your subjects without over-editing and how to save time while doing it.
Before you can attract high-end clients, your portfolio needs to tell the right story. I’ll go through your work with a critical but supportive eye. You’ll get feedback on your strongest images, tips on how to arrange your galleries, and suggestions for what to shoot next so your portfolio evolves in the direction of your goals.
Choose What Works For You
- In-Person (Mansfield, TX): Half or full day mentorships include a dancer to practice with.
- Virtual: Zoom-based coaching, minimum 4 sessions (1 hr each).
- All 1-on-1: Personalized feedback, no cookie-cutter advice.
- Small groups available upon request.
Mentorship Investment
All sessions include full Q&A access, guidance tailored to your needs, and real-world application.
Virtual Mentorship
$175/hr
- 4 session minimum
- 1-on-1 Zoom coaching
- Session recordings included
- Custom plan based on your goals
In-Person Studio Mentorship
$695/half day
- Half day. Full day available upon request.
- Studio time + dancer provided
- Lighting and posing walkthrough
- Immediate application with feedback