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Close-up of a dancer tying ribbons on pointe shoes wearing ribbed leg warmers on a studio floor

Emily Maye, Photographer, New York

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This monochrome editorial image captured by photographer Emily Maye focuses on the intricate details of a dancer preparing for a performance. The frame centers on a pair of hands expertly crossing and tying the long satin ribbons of a pointe shoe. The subject wears ribbed knit leg warmers pulled up over tights, emphasizing the tactile textures of traditional dance attire. The composition is shot from a top-down perspective against a plain studio floor, creating a clean and focused aesthetic. Natural light gently illuminates the scene, highlighting the subtle grain and monochromatic tones of the photograph.

Keywords

dancer tying pointe shoesdancer tying shoespointe shoesdancerribbed leg warmersleg warmers

Styles

EditorialVerticalMonochromeClean

Techniques

Analogue / filmNatural light

Background

White Seamless

Context

Editorial
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