1. What is the official name of your photography business?

Brian Mengini Photography

2. Where are you located?

Philly

3. What was your inspiration for this image?

Wanted to create a strong but simple image using available light that would show off the dancers natural beauty and lines, an image that would be timeless.

4. Do you plan which images to take or are they spontaneous ?

Sometimes it's a mixture. This image in particular was not really planned. We were at the Public Library of Boston and scouting locations to shoot at in there, when I happened upon this large window just beaming with sweet light.

5. Is there anything in particular that you love about this shot?

There is strength in its simplicity. It's a beautiful, elegant image that compliments the location and the ballerina- one of my favorites. To me, this is the quintessential ballet image.

6. What is it about your photography that speaks to an individual or a couple looking for someone to capture special moments?

I think that my work is clean and simple, yet strong. I do not get caught up in props or anything like that. I want the focus to remain on the person/couple and let the composition and subject carry the image. I feel I am able to capture the spirit of the person/couple and put that out there for others to see.

7. Is there anything else special that you would like to share with the audience?

I travel (for those out of town prospective clients) :) You can find me on Instagram at brianmenginiphotography, FB at BrianMengini and my website is www.brianmengini.com.

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