Natya - Painting the movement with Profoto

I have a strong inclination towards everything that is culturally Indian. As many of you know I have a special love for Bharatanatyam. I have been wanting to create something unique for a Bharatnatyam dancer because I always felt these Bharatnatyam dancers through their body language and meticulous movements, carry the soul of this 2000-year-old traditional dance. The dancer is generally super flexible, has the best body language you can ask for. I have shot Bharatanatyam events, but there is very little control you have when the dancer is on the stage. As a photographer, I wanted to make pictures of the dancer but with a different perspective. I had this image in mind where the dancer is in her free-flowing meticulous expression and I wanted to freeze the movement like a painting. Also, I wanted to add a touch of modernity to it. It all started with this idea, and everything else fell into place. With state of art lights from Profoto (A1, B1X, D2), it just got better as we were able to bring out the details and the mood.