There is a traditional classical dance in India called the Bharatanatyam. It takes years of study to perfect it (11 years in this case), working with an accomplished guru. Every dance tells an epic story, and every movement has significance. When the guru feels the student is ready, the first "coming out" performance called an Arangetram ensues. I was hired to take the invitational and "publicity" shots for this event.
Normally this wouldn't be worth blogging about, since these look just like ordinary shots taken in a studio. But they weren't - I took these shots outdoors, on the front porch, in the daytime. Here's the setup I used:
