PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography by David

With over 30 years of experience photographing belly dancers and performances, Photography by David captures the beauty, grace, and artistry of dance. Whether you’re new to photoshoots or camera-shy, David’s warm, reassuring approach helps you relax, feel confident, and let your natural beauty shine through in every photograph.

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Female belly dancer in a beaded red costume with a sheer veil, posed in dramatic side lighting against a dark background.
Portrait of a smiling woman with voluminous hair, wearing a black velvet top and one arm lifted behind her head in a studio setting.
Portrait of a woman with dark hair and red eyeshadow, wearing a black outfit with a fur collar, eyes closed, head tilted in a dimly lit setting.
Portrait of a woman with dark hair looking at the camera in a dimly lit setting against a black background, shoulders exposed.
Belly dancer in an orange beaded costume posing with arms raised against a dark background.
Portrait of a woman with dark hair wearing a green glittery top and gold hoop earrings against a black background.
Female performer in a black sequined costume with gold jewelry, red lipstick, and a confident pose against a dark background.
Portrait of a woman in a turquoise beaded bikini top with fringe, partially lit against a dark background.
Portrait of a belly dancer with dark red hair, wearing a sparkling gold bead costume, posing with one arm raised against a dark background.
Two women dancing in a dark setting; foreground woman in a red dress reaches toward the camera, background woman in teal holds a drink and looks up.
Female belly dancer in a pink floral costume and veil performing against a red backdrop.
Woman belly dancing with a flowing pink scarf against a red studio backdrop, mid-movement.
Portrait of a woman in a black and green embellished gown, standing in a studio with dramatic shadow behind her.
Female belly dancer in a red and black costume swirling a flowing orange-yellow veil on a dark stage.
Dancer posing with arms raised, wearing a long beige dress with ornate black lace embroidery against a black backdrop.
Female belly dancer in a gold beaded costume spinning with a flowing veil around her.
Woman in a rainbow-colored belly dance top and jeweled belt, posing against a dark background.
Smiling woman with dark hair and blue makeup wearing a black velvet blouse against a dark background.
Woman in a dark red sequined outfit and a large gold necklace, posing in a dimly lit red-toned room.
Woman wearing a red bejeweled masquerade mask and matching dress, posing in a dark, dramatic setting.
Portrait of a woman in a bejeweled belly-dance outfit standing in darkness, mid-lit from the side.
Woman in a red dress twirls with a purple scarf, smiling against a black backdrop.
Black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman dancing gracefully with a sheer veil and embellished top.
Woman in a red belly-dancing costume with a beaded bra and belt, standing against a dark red background, looking at the camera.
Dancer wearing a black sequined top swirls a red and yellow scarf against a bright red background.
Female dancer in a blue costume spinning with flowing turquoise veil against a dark background.
Smiling woman in a belly-dance costume posing sideways against a dark background, wearing a beaded bra and matching belt with jewelry.
Female dancer in a black belly-dance costume with gold accessories poses against a dark red background.
Woman in a glittery two-piece costume, smiling, standing in a dimly lit red-lit setting.
Dancer in a black sequined costume with pink floral embroidery, performing with a flowing pink scarf.
Portrait of a woman in a dramatic black-and-white lighting, wearing a beaded fringe necklace and sparkling outfit.
Belly dancer in a green and jewel-studded costume extends a blue veil, eyes closed in a graceful pose against a dark backdrop.
Smiling woman with long curly hair in a purple sequined dance costume, arms raised, against a red backdrop.
Female belly dancer in a red-to-yellow beaded top and white jeweled skirt, holding a rainbow veil above her head against a dark background.
Dancer in a black, jewel-studded belly dance costume posing against a dark background, with a visible arm tattoo.
Portrait of a woman in a red sequined belly dance costume with fringe, standing against a solid red backdrop and looking at the camera.
Woman in a blue dress waving a large blue-to-white flowing fabric against a black backdrop, mid-dance movement
Male performer in blue and gold stage costume with a jeweled headpiece, striking a dramatic pose while holding a rope.
Portrait of a smiling woman in a red-and-black corset seated on a chair against a dark backdrop, looking at the camera.
Female belly dancer in an ornate beaded costume, lit by a single spotlight, gazing toward the camera in dramatic shadows.
Woman in a green bejeweled belly dance outfit, standing against a black backdrop, looking down as colorful skirt flows.
Woman in a jeweled black gown with sheer neckline, red lips, and a necklace, posing against a dark background.
Portrait of a woman in a green belly-dancing costume with fringe, posing with hand on her chest against a black backdrop.
Dancer in a dark, sequined costume posing with flowing white fabric above head.
Dancer in a red and orange sparkling costume with a flowing red-and-yellow cape, performing against a dark background.
Woman in a purple sequined belly-dancing outfit lying on cushions with eyes closed.
Portrait of a woman with long dark hair wearing a burgundy halter dress, looking toward the camera against a dark red backdrop.
Portrait of a smiling woman with red hair in a black lace top, posing in a dark, moody setting.
Woman in a sparkly beaded fringe top posing against a dark backdrop.
Smiling woman in a bright orange/yellow beaded belly-dance costume with armband, standing against a plain backdrop.
Smiling woman in a black sequined dress twirls with a flowing red fabric backdrop on a dark stage.
Woman in a sparkling green dance costume, arms outstretched, posing against a dark background.
Woman in a sequined teal bikini top and matching accessories, posing with flowing red fabric against a dark backdrop as she dances.
Woman posing in a pink and black lace corset with a black skirt, hands on hips, against a dark background.
Woman in a red, jeweled fringe costume gazing off to the side, lit against a dark background.
Portrait of a smiling Black woman with gold sequin top, her arm extended, against a red background.
Portrait of a woman with long red hair wearing a cream and gold flowing gown, standing and looking down against a dark studio backdrop.
Female dancer in a black jeweled bra top and matching belt, with visible tattoos on arms, posing mid-performance in a dark setting.
Classical Indian dancer in a purple and gold sari performing a pose with one arm raised, wearing traditional jewelry against a dark background
Woman posing in a black sheer dress with gold embroidery, against a dark background, hand resting on her head.
Portrait of an older man with gray hair and beard, wearing a dark shirt and vest, holding a decorated frame drum against a red background.
Portrait of a red-haired woman wearing a blue robe, seated on a dark patterned couch with a red feather boa, jewelry, and heels in a dimly lit setting.
Woman in a jeweled belly-dancing costume spins a dark veil against a solid red backdrop, smiling at the camera.
Plus-size belly dancer in an orange beaded costume posing against a black background, hands raised near her face.
Dancer in a red sequined costume and mask, arms extended with flowing red and yellow scarf."
Portrait of a woman with dark hair and a shoulder tattoo, wearing a black strapless top and a gold necklace, posed against a dark background.
Female belly dancer in a red-gold costume poses with one arm raised, against a dark background.
Close-up portrait of a woman with red lips and pearl necklaces draped over her hands against a dark background.
Woman wearing an ornate belly-dancer outfit with silver jewelry and a floral headpiece, posing with an arched arm against a dark red background.
Woman in a sequined black outfit poses against a dark background with red-to-yellow flowing fabric behind her.
Female belly dancer in a red beaded costume lifts an orange veil against a dark red background, dramatic lighting.