Dance Photography — Canberra, Australia
About
Choosing a photographer for heirloom, high quality portraits is an important decision and you want to be confident your dancer is in the right hands. You need a dance photographer who understands the technique, discipline and artistry of dance, while also making your dancer feel comfortable, supported and truly seen.
Having trained in dance from a young age, and been involved in the dance industry for many years as a university trained dance teacher, I understand the world of dance from the inside. I know the love and passion that dancers feel for the art form as well as the hard work, discipline and artistry that go into becoming a trained dancer. My dance background has given me an innate ability to capture movement at the perfect moment and to be able to guide dancers during a session. I am able to look beyond the movement and capture the uniqueness and artistry of each dancer.
Each portrait celebrates the individuality of the dancer and the art they have worked so hard to master. Most importantly, I encourage every dancer so they feel confident and able to express themselves throughout their session. I see them for the creative dance artist they are and create gorgeous portraits that will be cherished for years to come.

The Photographer
Justine Lennane
I am a Canberra based creative photographer specialising in dance photography.
I started dancing at age three and went on to become a university qualified dance teacher with degrees in dance and teaching from QUT. I have many years’ experience teaching young dancers from two-18 years old. I founded a creative dance school in Canberra (Gumnut Dance) in 2013 and directed the school for ten years.
I have been photographing dancers for many years, and have dedicated myself to professional photography since early 2024, undertaking numerous portrait sessions in dance, creative portraiture, actor headshots and personal branding.

Movement, held still — a moment of expression made permanent.
Testimonials
Parent
I honestly love how the photos turned out. Justine is very professional and she knows how to capture real, special moments. I’Il definitely treasure them. So grateful for the amazing shots.
— Vicki
Parent
The prices are very reasonable for the amount and quality that you receive, the turnaround time is fast and I’m already booked in again for another lot of photos for my daughter’s showcase presentation.
— Jess
Dancer
Throughout the photoshoot, I felt confident taking risks, trying new ideas and focusing on the creative process rather than executing every move perfectly.
— Olivia