performing arts
With 25 years of professional photography background and more than 15 years working performing arts, our award-winning Vick Studios brings more than just beautiful images. As a family-owned business with a son in dance and a teaching background, we value kids finding their rhythm and telling the story of their growth. Our roots in community storytelling shape our professional approach. As proud photography partners with Platinum Dance, we’re excited to invite a select number of studios to join our Vick Studios Performing Arts family.
Our work is intentional and we bring that same calm energy, quality, and care to your studio for both students and teachers. Each session is thoughtfully tailored to reflect your studio’s identity and values, supporting your brand while creating meaningful, quality art for the families you serve.
We began creating on the West Coast and now we bring our expertise and to the Midwest with our home studio right here in Edina, MN. We can’t wait to welcome you.
Our services include:
Team & Individual Portraits designed for fine art prints and archival keepsakes
Live Action Coverage for recitals, concerts, and productions
Branding Sessions that support and elevate your studio’s visual presence
Hi, I’m billie Jo
Vick Studios Director of Performing Arts Photographer
I love photographing the performing arts because it’s where two disciplines intersect. Behind every artist is years of training, focus, and personal growth. My role behind the camera is to capture moments that reflect each performer's confidence, personality, and artistry. My hope is that these images become lasting markers of growth for performers, points of pride for studio owners, and meaningful keepsakes for families.
“Billie Jo has been a photographer to our dancers for several years now, and each time she enters the photography process, she exemplifies immense professionalism, organization, and a genuine joy for her work. She is a master at encouraging young children to be brave in front of a camera, knowing just what to say and do to get that perfect smile out of each and every dancer, even those as young as 1.5 years old. Despite long days shooting and countless hours editing, Billie Jo always brings an upbeat attitude and a fresh energy to a process that could easily turn stressful, chaotic, and tiresome. Her turnaround time for editing, in addition to her organization and communication skills, is unlike any photographer I've ever worked with. She takes extra care in making sure each child is included in the group photos, going as far as to invite dancers to a makeup photo session at her off-site studio just to make sure they are not left out. We love using Billie Jo's photos in our studio marketing designs and materials because she just understands how to capture the essence and joy of dance so perfectly! “
-Hunter Batterson, Marketing Director Platinum Dance
our coverage options
Team & Individual Portraits
Our team and individual portrait sessions are designed to celebrate each performer while showcasing the culture of your studio.
We create polished, expressive portraits that reflect confidence, personality, and growth, alongside group and ensemble imagery. From instructor and leadership headshots to cast, class groups, ensembles, and performance teams, each image is created with intention that reflects the environment you’ve worked so hard to build.
For families, we offer a curated selection of photo packages including fine art prints in a range of sizes and digital archives. Through our partnership with PhotoDay, families enjoy a seamless ordering experience, allowing your staff to remain focused on what matters most.
Live Action Coverage
Our live performance coverage captures performers in motion with a documentary-inspired approach, anticipating musical phrasing, choreography, and key moments on stage. With experience in live performance settings, we work unobtrusively to preserve the energy, emotion, and artistry of each production.
These images serve as lasting milestones for your performers and powerful storytelling assets for your studio that pair beautifully with studio portraits to tell your complete story.
Branding Sessions
Our Branding Sessions provide studio owners with a cohesive, refined image library designed to support marketing, social media, websites, programs, and long-term growth. Whether you’re preparing for competition season, refreshing your online presence, or showcasing an updated space, we create imagery that reflects your values and vision. From environmental details to natural, lifestyle moments, each session is thoughtfully planned to elevate how your studio is seen.
Ready to begin your next chapter
Complete the short form below to tell us about your studio, your goals, and your upcoming season.
We’d be honored to partner with you and create imagery that supports your studio.
“Working with Billie Jo has been such a positive experience over the years. She brings a mix of professionalism, calm energy and genuine care to every shoot. She is organized, patient, and amazing with kids, teens, parents, and staff.
Her work truly captures the artistry and confidence of our dancers. The images feel timeless and elevated, and families consistently love the results. Beyond the photos themselves, Billie is great to work with - she’s dependable, thoughtful, and invested in honoring the dancers and our studio community. I would highly recommend her!”
-Erica Willemsen, Owner Platinum Dance
