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Ballet dancer with eyes closed wearing a light blue leotard, photographed backstage by Ryan Young

Ryan Young, Photographer, Los Angeles

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A close portrait captures a ballerina with her eyes closed, wearing a pale leotard with blue trim, seated backstage against a textured wall. Other dancers are visible in the background dressing area, standing and sitting in preparation. The lighting is soft and ambient, casting gentle shadows across the scene. Photographed by Ryan Young in Los Angeles, the image evokes a quiet moment of focus before a performance.

Keywords

ballet dancerdancer with eyes closeddancer in leotardballet dancer portraitwoman in leotard

Styles

DocumentaryHorizontalMoodyRaw

Techniques

Analogue / filmNatural light

Industries

Festivals & Events

Background

Hallway

Context

Backstage / Behind the Scenes
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