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How is a dance headshot different from an actor headshot?
Mostly in the frame. The shoulders and the neck are in it, and the top is simple so the line of the body reads. Dancers who act take both in the same session.
Dance Headshots in Edmonton
First position.
There’s a reason you’re here
You’re auditioning for the company?
You’re auditioning for the company, applying to the summer intensive, going on the studio’s website, sending a submission to the agency.
auditioning for the companyWhichever it is, they see the headshot before they see you dance.
Acting as well? — see actor headshots.
What you do moves, and it reads from the feet up.
A headshot holds still, and starts at the collarbone.
No stage, no audience, nothing counting you in.
Come in decided and we can be quick about it.
Still working it out? We shoot it all.
And if you want to get a little creative, we can do that too.
Show me one you love and we’ll build it here.
What a session covers
However you decide to use it.
- The clean one on a neutral backdrop, which is what every submission asks for.
- Colour if you want it: a backdrop matched to the top, or the wall of light. Same session.
- Shoulders and neck in the frame, so the line reads.
- A company or a class comes in as a day: the clean one for everyone, matched across the group, and a second look for those who want one.
- Chosen together from the screen, like every session.
- Dance in motion is a different shoot: full length, on the floor, mid-phrase.
Dance headshots in Edmonton — FAQs
Six questions for Ryan.
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What should I wear?
A simple top in a solid colour, and one more to change into. If your company or studio has colours, bring them.
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Can a whole company or class come in together?
Yes. A company books as a day: the clean one for everyone, matched across the group, and a second look for those who want one. In the studio or at yours. See how a team day runs →
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Do you photograph dance in motion?
Yes, as its own shoot: full length, on the floor, mid-phrase. Get in touch with the piece and the space.
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Do you photograph younger dancers?
Yes. Younger dancers run as a kids and teens session. See kids and teens headshots →
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How long does it take, and when do I get them?
Thirty to ninety minutes, depending on how many looks, and the finals within a week of choosing them.
Get in touch with what the headshot is for, and we’ll pick the looks.
Book NowActing as well? See actor headshots →
Reviews
292 five-star reviews on Google.
Jennifer RuparellSeptember 2026Ryan, you made this experience fun! I’m not a person who likes my picture being taken and you made my uncomfortableness a relaxed and playful time. The session was quick and smooth-perfect. I love, and my company loves the headshot. Thanks Ryan!
Nathan WaltersNovember 2023I discovered Ryan Parker Photography while doing a Google search just over a year ago. And am I ever glad I did!
One thing was very evident when working with Ryan. He’s a premier-level photographer that has crafted his skills over the years. From his workflow, technical ability, artistry, and professionalism, he has it all dialled in.
I highly recommend Ryan for anyone seeking a high-calibre, yet approachable, professional that will consistently deliver above and beyond. A great investment all around.
Arya SubramanianAugust 2026My fiancé and I chose Ryan for updated professional headshots, and we had a great experience working with him! Ryan was both professional and fun, creating a very relaxed atmosphere from the moment we started the session. Ryan was also very patient and put a lot of care into helping us narrow it down to our final shots!
Andy ReynoldsJanuary 2026I chose Ryan for my headshots because of his acting experience and because his portfolio contained images that clearly communicated something, rather than just being a collection of smiley corporate vanilla. He immediately understood what I was looking for (and why), and helped me express it for his camera. We had the shots I wanted down in very short order, although I felt like he would have spent hours with me if that's what it took. The images were expertly retouched by the end of the week, and I couldn't be happier.
Kija LadoApril 2024Ryan is just the best to work with, personable, knowledgeable, and super kind. The photos he took made me feel like a million bucks.
Nina PowellJuly 2026I hired Ryan to take our headshots for our company website. He was beyond excellent. From the initial consult to the final results, Ryan was professional, personable, talented, flexible and reasonably priced. The end results of our photos were exceptional. I highly recommend his company for any of your photography needs. A++
Shyam GaneshSeptember 2021Ryan is an absolute professional. I'm not normally comfortable posing for or taking any kind of photos but he made feel totally relaxed and at ease. His studio is professional and really well-equipped. I loved that I could see the photos as they were being taken, and that he used that to coach me on why he's asking me to do certain things that sounded weird. I also loved that we narrowed down the top photos right then and there, and that his touchup turnaround time was pretty quick. Super happy with my headshots and highly recommend Ryan Parker Photography!
Anisa DattuApril 2022It was so easy to work with Ryan. He made the entire experience so comfortable and my headshot turned out beautiful due to his professionalism, high tech set up and guidance! Highly recommend Ryan for your next headshot!
Reed McColmJanuary 2024Ryan Parker is a delight and a boon to all of us looks-challenged hobos who want to appear smart and personable in a photo. His kind demeanor and professional know-how goes a long way in the studio. Heartily recommended!
Deidre HarrisonMay 2026I am eternally grateful to have Ryan on my 'life team'! For over a decade, he has been capturing the most professional and magical headshots for me. He is spectacularly talented, and I truly cannot say enough good things about him. Here’s to many more years of working together.