TL;DR: With no media team available for their Adelaide comp, Dance Fusion needed full-day coverage that ticked all the boxes — performance shots, prizegiving photos, behind-the-scenes candids, and short vertical videos built for social. The result? A full content library delivered in under a week, plus a secure system for selling images to families.
Dance Fusion Australia had a packed competition lined up at the BPAC Theatre in Adelaide — over 80 routines from morning to afternoon, followed by prizegiving and challenges to close the day.
But with their usual content team unavailable, they needed a last-minute solution that didn’t just “fill the gap” — they wanted high-quality dance competition photography, vertical video clips, and a system to sell performance photos to parents, without creating admin headaches.
They also needed someone who could:
Work solo, fast, and not miss a beat
Shoot both still photos and social video in tandem
Capture not just the stage moments, but candid reactions, atmosphere, and emotion
Deliver finished assets within days — not weeks
And all that without needing a full production crew or creating work for the organiser.
The day kicked off before 9:30 AM — gear packed and scouted early to map out the BPAC Theatre’s layout using the seating plan provided during pre-production. Shooting was broken into sessions, with performance images captured during each routine, followed by quick backstage resets to shoot reactions, prep moments, and crowd energy.
📷 High-resolution action photos of each routine
🎞️ Dozens of short video clips (5–15 seconds) in vertical format, perfect for reels and TikTok
🏆 Prizegiving coverage — smiles, awards, medals, and group hugs
👯♀️ Backstage and crowd candids to show the vibe and energy
🔒 A password-protected photo gallery for families to access and purchase performance shots
💼 A separate branded gallery of content for Dance Fusion to use across email and social
All photos were edited and delivered within the week, with a secure online gallery broken down by session for easy navigation.
Dance competitions move quickly. If you want the full picture — from jetés to joy — you need more than just a tripod in the aisle.
Instead of setting up a video camera for long, static recordings, the job here was to shoot short, snappy, vertical clips in between stills. Think bursts of movement, applause, victory smiles — the kind of footage that makes a good reel or highlight, not just an archive.
Using dual cameras, the shoot moved from:
Wide performance coverage during high-energy routines
Close-up detail shots during awards and group moments
Backstage candids for that authentic, unposed feel
It was a classic hybrid juggle — switching between photo and video, lens swaps on the fly, and handheld video that kept things raw, real, and usable across all platforms.
Whether you’re filling a last-minute gap or planning a full media setup, hybrid coverage is a simple way to get everything you need — action shots, prizegiving, behind-the-scenes, and reels-ready clips.
📍 Based in Adelaide — available statewide.
After the comp, a complete gallery was delivered to Dance Fusion, along with a folder of ready-to-use video clips. The organiser used these to create a branded Instagram reel showcasing the day, tagging Shameless Visuals with credit and logo placement.
Performance photos were made available for families via a private gallery using custom access codes, with images split by session to make finding individual routines easy.
“The photos look great — especially the quality.
– Sheila, Dance Fusion Australia
Job done — and already fuelling interest in their next event.
Yes — hybrid coverage is ideal for events that need high-quality photos alongside short vertical video clips for reels, TikToks, or social stories.
Short portrait-orientation clips (usually 5–15 seconds) captured throughout the day. These are perfect for social media and can be edited together into highlight reels.
Yes — full routine coverage is included when image sales are offered to families. Every performance gets professional stills.
Definitely. A secure online gallery is set up after the event where families can browse and purchase high-res images. Organisers don’t need to manage anything.
Yes — behind-the-scenes moments, prep shots, crowd reactions, and candid celebrations are always included. They’re perfect for studio marketing and event promotion.
Photos are delivered via a downloadable gallery. Videos are supplied as vertical .mp4 clips, ready for reels or short-form editing.
Yes — coverage is available across South Australia, including regional comps, multi-day events, and studio showcases. Travel fees may apply depending on distance.
Absolutely. If there are key moments, branding elements, or special routines you want covered, that can all be worked into the plan. Just flag it in advance.
Yes — organiser galleries are branded with your studio or comp logo. Parent galleries are watermark-protected until images are purchased.
If you’re running a dance competition, showcase, or studio event and want proper coverage (without the fluff), this form gets things rolling. Just drop the date, location, and what you’re after — and you’ll get a proper response, not a copy-paste quote.
👉 South Australia covered. Interstate options available on request.
This article was written by Corey M — the bloke behind Shameless Visuals, based right here in Adelaide. Whether it’s chasing the Southern Lights through a frosty paddock or setting up lights in a boardroom, the job’s the same: find the shot that actually means something.
When Corey’s not editing until his eyeballs hurt, he’s out shooting everything from commercial campaigns to birthday chaos to full-scale conference coverage. No fluff, no gimmicks — just real work that makes people take notice.
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