PHOTOGRAPHY

Cezara Hertanu

Cezara Hertanu dramatic low-light portrait with raised hand

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The Brief

A portfolio built around the dancer.

Cezara Hertanu is a multidisciplinary artist with a particular focus on dance. As she prepared to seek new dance partners and pursue further competition opportunities, she needed a strong portfolio that could communicate her versatility, technical ability and identity as a performer.

There were two separate shoots, one photo and one video, and I was on set for both.

Cezara Hertanu B&W editorial portrait glancing back

The Work

Movement first, then everything around it.

Lighting, movement and direction

My part was the shoots themselves: on set, capturing a wide range of movements, expressions and styles. The images were made for social media, professional portfolios and outreach to potential dance partners.

Through considered lighting, movement and visual direction, the images show her technical range and the personality, confidence and artistry behind it.

Cezara Hertanu outdoor dance movement in flower field

Cezara Hertanu backlit archway jump silhouette

From open air to low light

The set moves from daylight and open sky to low-key, half-lit studio portraits, so the portfolio shows how she reads in very different light.

Black and white low-angle photograph of a brick tower against an open sky

Cezara Hertanu half-lit close-up portrait

Golden hour, and the moments between

Warm evening light against stone and greenery, and the candid moments between setups.

Cezara Hertanu candid behind-the-scenes moment

The Outcome

A portfolio built to be used.

Together, the photography gave Cezara a cohesive and versatile portfolio designed to support her next steps as a dancer and multidisciplinary artist.

Cezara Hertanu stage performance under blue spotlight

Testimonial

He is genuinely a jack of many trades, combining technical knowledge, creativity, adaptability and an understanding of production that is difficult to find in one person.