# Ballet Photographer Captures Unguarded Moments

> Photographer Weston McGhee captures ballet dancers in raw, unguarded settings.
- Title: Ballet Photographer Captures Unguarded Moments | Shortify
- Summary: Photographer Weston McGhee captures ballet dancers in raw, unguarded settings. Idaho-based photographer Weston McGhee photographed Cydney in a Boise garage…
- Keywords: weston mcghee, interval, ballet idaho, cydney, boise, idaho, vso, fujifilm x100vi, Ballet, Photographer, Captures, Unguarded
- Source: Digital Camera World — https://digitalcameraworld.com/photography/photojournalism/beyond-polished-performances-photographing-the-quieter-unguarded-moments-of-ballet-dancing
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:55:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: weston mcghee, interval, ballet idaho, cydney, boise, idaho, vso, fujifilm x100vi
## Photographer's Approach
Weston McGhee focuses on unguarded ballet moments beyond polished performances.

> Rigid and unforgiving are perhaps two adjectives that come to mind when describing ballet.
## Garage Shoot with Cydney
McGhee photographed Cydney in a Boise garage for his Interval series.

> Most of the time during this shoot, it was me letting her do what she knows best and trying to time these movements correctly.
## Collaborative Shoot
McGhee encouraged Cydney to express herself freely without choreography.

> I told her that I wanted this to be a collaborative shoot. I said, 'Turn on some music and create!'
## Boise Location Choice
The Boise garage was chosen for its direct sunlight in May.

> Each time always had a different feel, but this time, in May, the direct sun was perfect.
## Photography Setup
McGhee used a Fujifilm X100VI with a 23mm f/2 lens for sharp images.

> I didn't want any motion blur for this series.
## Monochrome Process
McGhee converted images to monochrome for a timeless aesthetic.

> I believe it helps eliminate any other distractions, and I like to have a timeless look.
## VSCO Selection
McGhee's image was selected by VSCO from 13,000 entries for billboard display.

> This image was recently selected by the photography platform VSCO to feature among The Fifty.
## Key takeaway

Idaho-based photographer Weston McGhee photographed Cydney in a Boise garage for his Interval series, selected by VSCO for billboard display.