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the process

A Fine Art Portrait Experience for AREA dancers

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| Dance is discipline made visible | Dance is inspiration made visible | Dance is mastery made visible

| Dance is discipline made visible | Dance is inspiration made visible | Dance is mastery made visible

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Put the cellphone camera down.

Together, we’ll capture your dancer as they’ve never been captured before.

Not just who they are — but who they are becoming.

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In partnership with AREA, we’ve crafted a portrait experience that celebrates discipline, artistry, and individuality — capturing the heart of each dancer’s journey.

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Meet your photographer

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I’m Jason Page — a portrait photographer and proud father of an AREA dancer. This collaboration captures The Process — the discipline, artistry, and growth that shape every dancer’s journey — creating portraits families can treasure now and for generations to come.

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Celebrate your dancer

Every dancer’s journey is worth remembering.

Reserve your session and give her the gift of a portrait that endures — elegant, honest, and entirely her own.

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Our signature offerings

From practice to performance, each portrait offering marks a meaningful chapter in your dancer’s story — from first steps to mastery.

For families seeking a tailored experience, the À La Carte menu offers the flexibility to personalize — or even build — a portrait session from the ground up.

  • The first chapter in her AREA story.

    For new dancers, this portrait is more than a photograph — it’s the moment she sees herself through the eyes of artistry. A simple, timeless keepsake that marks her arrival and belonging in the AREA community.

    $275

    Includes one 8×10 fine art archival print (additional prints available)

    Two artist-selected, share-ready web companions

    10% of every booking supports AREA programs

  • Confidence, captured.

    This portrait marks the season when practice becomes poise. A focused, intentional session that honors her growth — revealing the quiet confidence she’s worked so hard to build.

    From $500

    Includes one fine art black-and-white portrait and one 8×10 archival print (additional prints available)

    Three artist-selected, share-ready web companions included

    10% of every booking supports AREA programs

  • The art of becoming.

    For the dancer stepping into her artistry, this session explores range and emotion — from poised stillness to expressive movement. Each frame reveals more than form; it captures presence, confidence, and individuality as they emerge.

    From $950

    Includes three fine art black-and-white portraits

    Choice of three 8×10 archival prints or one framed 11×14

    Five artist-selected, share-ready digital companions

    Featured in AREA’s Spotlight Newsletter

    10% of every booking supports AREA programs

  • A season, immortalized.

    For the dancer who’s poured her heart into every rehearsal, this experience preserves the culmination of it all — the emotion backstage, the grace on stage, and the pride that follows. Limited to five dancers per season, it’s an intimate portrait and performance pairing that turns one recital into a fine art heirloom.

    From $2,000

    Includes studio portrait session + exclusive behind-the-scenes + live performance coverage

    Delivered as a fine art album

    10% of every booking supports AREA programs

  • The next step forward.

    Created for dancers preparing for auditions, intensives, or professional portfolios, this session is about readiness and self-belief. Each image is crafted to highlight precision, range, and individuality — giving her the confidence to present herself as the artist she’s becoming.

    From $750

    Includes 4–6 fine art portraits (a mix of sculptural and motion studies)

    Delivered as high-resolution and web-ready digital files

    Optional print upgrades available

    10% of every booking supports AREA programs

  • Where discipline becomes art.

    The pinnacle of the AREA × J.Bakari Creative experience — a fine art commission that transforms years of training into something permanent. Each portrait balances sculptural form with intimate presence, styled and lit to honor your dancer as both artist and individual.

    From $3,200

    Includes one 40×60 gallery-scale framed archival print (alternate sizes available upon request)

    Professional styling included

    8–10 artist-selected, web-ready digital companions

    10% of every booking supports AREA programs

    This is more than a portrait — it’s the legacy she’s been building toward.

  • Each session is a handcrafted collaboration — the difference between packages lies in scope, not quality.

    The à la carte menu allows you to personalize your dancer’s portrait experience or build a custom commission from the ground up.

    Creative Retainer — $350

    The Creative Retainer is the foundation of every portrait commission.

    It reserves your session date and covers all pre-session planning, lighting design, and guided direction during the shoot.

    For structured packages, this retainer is already included in your session rate.

    For custom à la carte sessions, it serves as the starting point — the base from which your portrait experience is designed.

    Archival Prints — from $125

    Museum-grade fine-art prints available in multiple sizes.

    Custom Framing — from $250

    Gallery-quality framing in natural, black, or white; sealed and signed.

    Deluxe Keepsakes — from $350

    Fine-art albums, folio boxes, or signed limited editions.

    Partner Studio Upgrade — from $300

    Expanded professional studio environment for larger compositions.

    Styling & Wardrobe Enhancements — from $150

    Professional hair, makeup, or curated wardrobe access.

    Additional Portrait Selections — from $175 each

    Add alternate poses or expressive studies.

    Digital Study (by request) — from $450

    A simplified studio sitting focused exclusively on digital portraits.

    Includes 2–3 retouched portraits delivered as high-resolution and web-ready files.

    Optional archival prints may be ordered anytime through your private gallery.

For families investing in our larger portrait experiences, flexible payment arrangements are available upon request. We’ll work with you to ensure the process feels as seamless and intentional as the portraits themselves.

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Let’s begin their legacy…

Choose the session that best reflects your dancer’s journey, and secure their place in this year’s portrait series.

FAQs

  • Black-and-white portraits highlight form, artistry, and emotion without distraction. They feel timeless — more like artwork than snapshots — and keep the focus on your dancer’s presence and technique.

  • Yes. Each session includes a select number of web-resolution digital companions (artist-selected) for easy sharing with friends and family. These are proportionate to your session level. The centerpiece of every session remains the archival print(s), designed as lasting heirlooms.

    Families seeking only digital delivery can choose the À La Carte Digital Study — a simplified session beginning at $450 (plus $350 Creative Retainer).

    All portraits, whether digital or printed, are crafted to fine-art standards.

  • No. To preserve the fine art nature of the work, only curated images are provided. Each session balances prints with digital companions so families can share without losing the exclusivity of the artwork.

    • Welcome & Foundation: one 8×10 archival print

    • Signature: three 8×10 prints or one framed 11×14

    • Moment of Mastery: one gallery-scale 40×60 print (with custom framing)

      Additional sizes and frames are always available as upgrades or through the À La Carte menu.

  • Most portraits are carefully retouched and delivered within 2–3 weeks. Framed pieces, albums, or folio boxes may take 3–5 weeks as each is hand-finished and inspected before delivery.

  • Yes. Families can always order additional archival prints, framed pieces, or keepsakes through their private gallery.

  • Simple, studio-ready attire that reflects their artistry. Minimal jewelry, neutral tones, and clean lines work best. Some sessions include access to curated wardrobe pieces and costuming.

  • For higher tiers (such as Moment of Mastery), yes — hair, makeup, and styling support are part of the experience. For other sessions, simple studio-ready prep at home is perfect.

  • Most sessions take place in our private home studio. Some tiers offer the option to upgrade into partner studios for larger space and expanded backdrops.

  • Yes — 10% of every session directly supports AREA’s programs and community initiatives. Every portrait you take home helps strengthen the studio’s legacy.

  • Each portrait is created as a fine-art commission — guided, deliberate, and crafted to last.

    We focus on discipline, artistry, and the story behind the dance, not just the pose in front of the camera.

    Every session includes our Creative Retainer ($350 value) — the preparation, lighting, and direction that make the difference between a photograph and a portrait.

  • Yes. Many families prefer to spread their investment across a few months, especially for gallery-scale sessions. We offer tailored payment options so your dancer’s portraits can be celebrated at the level that feels right for your family.

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You see the dedication.

We reveal the masterpiece.

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From movement to memory.

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