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Sunrise Ballet Photo Workshop with Alexandra Hutchinson

Hello photographers! I’m so excited to bring back one of my workshops that is only available during the warmer months: a sunrise ballet photo event at Union Station in Washington DC! This event is for the early risers who don’t mind spending a morning waking up at a crazy early hour to start the event, as we have a 6:30 am start time to avoid the crowds of people and to catch the gorgeous early morning lighting!

Come represent the beauty of Washington DC with an incredible dancer! This natural light photo workshop will teach photographers how to take gorgeous dance photos in a public environment while dealing with varied shooting situations. Test out your improvisation skills and learn to use the stunning backdrop of Union Station to create a compelling dance image. Open to all skill levels, from beginner up to advanced photographer, with Dakota adapting to the needs of each individual attendee providing in depth instruction for those that are new to dance model photography, and a less hands-on approach to the photographers that mainly want the opportunity to practice their skills with a great model in a beautiful location. We will have a couple different looks with a traditional ballet look and a more modern look for Alexandra.

It’s EventswithDakota’s honor to have ballet dancer Alexandra Hutchinson who currently dances for the Dance Theatre of Harlem in NYC as our model for this event! Not only is she an incredible ballet dancer, but an experienced model as well!

When: June 13th, 2026 from 6:15-9:00 am. I am asking people to arrive 15 minutes before we start shooting so we can all make introductions and I can go over some details before our firm start time of 6:30 a.m. Meeting at this early also gives people the chance to account for traffic and parking variables.

Where: We meet at the front of Union Station at 6:15 am. Parking will be available on street or in parking garages, and as a first come, first serve basis.

Equipment needed: Just your camera and lenses. Definitely bring a longer lens because of the distance we will be getting from the subject at times. Feel free to bring a wider angle lens or a zoom that can go wider angle, but it is recommended to bring a longer lens as an option. DO NOT bring strobes or a tripod.

Cost: $185.00 for the two and a half hour workshop which includes all workshop and modeling fees. To pay via this website, there is a $12.00 service charge. Pay via this website HERE (click link). To avoid the service fee, you are welcome to pay via Venmo, Cashapp, or Zelle form- please reach out to Dakota at msdakotalee@gmail.com to pay via the three latter payment options, each ID on the platforms are different so email first to get the proper information. There is a maximum attendance of 6 photographers allowed, so reserve your spot soon before the event sells out, which it usually does quickly!