Dance photography that captures your strength, artistry and story.
Most photographers don't understand dance — the timing, technique, and lighting. Moonbug Photography does.
Dance photography that captures your strength, artistry and story.
Most photographers don't understand dance — the timing, technique, and lighting. Moonbug Photography does.
Dancers
I love to collaborate with dancers to create beautiful fine art images that celebrate their technique, skill and beauty. Headshot and audition photography for dancers, actors and performers of any kind available on-location or in-studio also available.
Headshots
For actors, models, musicians, and any performing and creative professionals who need headshots — shot tethered so you pick your best photos in real time.
Dance Studios/Schools
Picture day shouldn't be one more thing on your plate. I build a tailored plan around how your school actually runs — in-studio or on-location, with parent communication handled for you from start to finish.
Companies
Dance companies trust me with
everything — performances, marketing material, headshots, website photos. I'm the photographer behind Indianapolis Ballet's full photography needs.
From Our Clients
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"Sonja takes some of the best performance photos I have seen. We (Indy Dance Council) used her services for two events recently and we were overwhelmed by the positive response from attendees! Her eye for both line and the peak of a moment is impeccable. She is warm, kind, and professional. We look forward to working with her again next year!" - Mariel Greenlee, Indy Dance Council
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Moonbug Photography is an excellent place to get beautiful professional photos! She was very responsive from the moment I reached out to her! She communicated promptly & efficiently! We used her for my daughter’s dance photographs for the upcoming audition season. She even had a dance expert there to help assist and make sure the photos had the proper technique and helped my daughter make the necessary adjustments to have the best photos to be able to use for her auditions. We highly recommend Moonbug Photography! – Gretchen VerSchure
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"Sonja's photographs are always stunning! She perfectly understands how best to capture dancers at exactly the right moment so that their artistry is preserved forever!" - David Hochoy, Dance Kaleidoscope
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"Sonja is great to work with! I took a series of dance action shots with her and they all turned out so well! I'd love to do more shoots with her in the future." - Logan O'Neal, Indianapolis Ballet
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"Sonja is an amazing photographer, especially for dance! I definitely recommend her services!" - Audrey Springer, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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Not with a set price list, since every session is a little different — length, location, and scope all shape the final rate. What I can tell you upfront: mini sessions are a lower-cost way to start if you're not sure what you need yet, and a quick call gets you a real number fast, not a guessing game.
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This deserves its own guide — I'll send you the full prep guide by email once you reach out, covering wardrobe, hair and makeup, and what to bring.
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Yes — I shoot tethered, meaning every image shows up on a screen the moment it's taken. We're picking favorites together in real time, not waiting to find out afterward whether anything worked.
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Both — my studio on the north side of Indy has sprung floors, a changing area, and space for hair and makeup, or I'll come to you. Whichever fits your session better.
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Not at all — professional dancers, student dancers of any age, dance studios and schools, and dance companies for performances and marketing. If dance is involved, there's very likely a fit here.
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Generally one to two weeks, and shorter turnaround is available for special situations.
BEHIND THE CAMERA
Hi, I’m Sonja.
Moonbug's been my work since 2007, and somewhere along the way, photographing dancers stopped being just one more thing I did and became the thing I am most passionate about. Getting it right means having real dance expertise in the room — so a professional dancer works alongside me during sessions, offering direction and feedback. It's a genuine collaboration, and honestly, that's exactly how I love working.
