Happy Holidays from Rachel Neville Photography
Wishing you a fabulous holiday season and a productive, amazing 2014! Many thanks to all my clients, partners, friends and followers who made 2013 special. May we do great things together in the New...
View ArticleMost Common Question Dancers Ask about Audition Photos – Poses
Recently I sent out a note to my email subscribers about one of the most common questions I get from dancers I photograph. In the pre-photo shoot consultation my dancer clients want to know if they...
View ArticleAwesome Relationships Energize Fitness Photography
I’m so glad to see Michelle’s website, Pure NRG Fitness, is live and looking great. Have a peek! Michelle Portalatin is a trainer and triathlete. She and I started working together after she...
View ArticleDancers: Find the Pose that Gets you the Audition
As promised in my earlier post, I am talking today about poses to use for dance audition photos and how the poses work- or don’t work- for your body, your style and the companies you want to hire you....
View ArticleWhat My Post-Baby Look Says about Me – and Why it Matters to You
A few days ago on the way home from a shoot I was standing on a subway platform and playing a game of solitaire. Yes, a little dorky, but to make myself feel better about it, I play the advanced...
View ArticleDancers: Bring Your X Factor to Dance Auditions
So much going on for everyone right now… rehearsing, auditions, classes, auditions and more auditions… Too often we caught up in the ‘DOING’ of it all.. working technique, sewing endless shoes,...
View ArticleIs it Worth it to Hire a Makeup Artist for a Fitness Photo Shoot?
Last week Pilates instructor Rosalind Moore was with us in the studio. We had such a blast working through our shot list for her new marketing material. We spent quite a bit of time planning the...
View ArticleWhy You Need a Makeup Artist for your Next Photo Shoot
Guest Post by Alyssa Lorraine Just because you’re going for a ‘natural’ look at your photo shoot doesn’t mean that you should forgo hiring a makeup artist. A skilled makeup artist can achieve the...
View Article4 Tips for Dancers: Better Poses, Better Movement in Photos
Make your Images Sing at Every Photo Shoot Let’s get right to it so that the next time you have a dance photo shoot you can use these tips to get the shots you want from your dance photographer. Dance...
View ArticleMini Shoot Day!
I love when I get to see all different types of clients on one day! The mini photo shoot sessions were a huge success for clients who got great promotional, audition, portfolio images and headshots...
View ArticleSan Francisco Photo Shoot – Special Offer for Rachel Neville Photography Blog...
A couple of months ago, in the deepest darkest winter that never ended here in NYC, I was looking for an escape route. A few days later my in-laws announced they were coming for Memorial Day Weekend...
View ArticleTips for Choosing an Outdoor Photo Shoot Location
Man, is spring finally here??? For months I’ve been itching to walk down the street without hunching my shoulders against the cold wind, smell some fresh air (or what we think of as fresh here in NYC)...
View ArticlePhoto Contest to Celebrate My New Photography Studio!
I am so excited that my brand new photography studio is opening its doors next month! And I want to celebrate with you. Help me celebrate the opening of my new photo studio by joining my contest on...
View ArticlePhotos from San Francisco Photo Shoot Trip!
I’m back in NYC after a fabulous trip to San Francisco where I got to work with some amazing dancers. I had a great time playing with every one of you and I hope that you’re loving your shots as much...
View ArticleFitness Marketing Guide: Now is the Time to Jumpstart Your Fitness Business
Ok guys, summer is here… no more procrastination! Let’s get on to producing the marketing that is going to drive your business and get you clients. We have about 6 months before the New Year’s rush....
View ArticleInstagram Contest Winners and New Photography Studio Update
Can’t wait for some creative time! I’m excited to get started working in my new studio. I’ve never been through a renovation before, and this was a major one! I’m custom building the space for dance,...
View ArticlePhoto Roundup: Location Shoots, Performances and Studio Shoots with Rachel...
One of the great things about being a New York City dance photographer is having the chance to work with an assortment of dancers, from a variety of dance companies all over NYC. In addition to the...
View ArticleDance Photo Shoot Interview with Ballet Dancer Asami
I recently did a dance photo shoot with Asami Seki, who made her Rachel Neville Photography appointment because, as she says, “I love love love your work!!!” Asami began taking ballet in a small studio...
View ArticleBig Reveal… My New NYC Photography Studio is Open!
I’m excited to share some news with you! The last 3 months, in the luxurious heat of this New York City summer, my team and I have been busy building a gorgeous new studio for us all to shoot in,...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening in the Studio – Catch a Glimpse
We have been doing some great work in the studio. I love having a space for my dancers, yoga clients and fitness experts to come and relax, feel comfortable and get creative. Yuritza Govea, Photo by...
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