About - Chasing Motion

Hi, I am Carly.

A photographer who specialises in dance and movement in Byron Bay | Gold Coast | Brisbane.

Formerly a professional dancer, studio owner and choreographer. I trained classically through the R.A.D. and A.T.O.D. syllabi, alongside styles such as tap, commercial, contemporary, acro, hip hop and lyrical.

Dance has been woven into my life since I was young, and somehow, through every chapter, it has continued to find its way back to me. From dancing to professional, teaching and now photographing movement, my relationship with dance has simply evolved.

Image of Natalie and myself

Photo taken by Grace Lee

Photo of Willow and myself

Photo taken by Sarah Barton

MY GOALS

Building the right portfolio

I want to prepare you so you can audition with confidence and imagery that you can’t wait to send off ! I use my experience to capture dancers with accuracy, intention, and a genuine respect for the technical foundations of each dance style.

I make every movement suit you

My approach to movement is focused on creating strong muscle memory, refining technique until we find something that fits just right and allowing artistry to emerge naturally through the process.

I don’t just see the movement, I love to look for what’s beneath it..

I look for the energy, intention and emotion that makes each dancer unique. With my background in dance, I understand that movement is more than a series of positions; it has its own language. My aim is to capture that feeling in a single frame, creating images that feel alive, expressive and uniquely yours.

Quality over quantity

I approach each session with this mindset so session durations and image allocations have been thoughtfully curated to ensure a refined and intentional experience.

For advice on your session

press the get in touch button below or through my contact page and we can get started on building the right session for you.

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Testimonials

After seeing a number of our dance friends with stunning dance photos, we had to book in with the amazing Carly from Chasing Motion! From start to finish it was an amazing experience! Organising everything was so easy and Carly filled us with confidence. On the day of the shoot Peyton had the ‘best day ever!’. She had so many laughs and giggles and Carly was so easy to work with, she made Peyton feel comfortable and captured our little lady easily, her dance expertise made it easy for her to explain what was needed from Peyton to take the perfect shot! We could not recommend Carly enough- we can not wait to have another shoot with her soon and will treasure these masterpieces forever!!! Thank you!!

Katie Prothero

Elegance, perfection, professional, classy and stylish…these are only a few words to describe Carly from Chasing Motion Photography. Carly’s knowledge as a ballet teacher really shines through when trying to capture that beautiful photo of your dancer. Carly knows exactly what works with the person in front of her and produces absolutely stunning photos! The photos she took of Elin are magazine worthy. Thank you Carly for the gorgeous photos, absolutely stunning!

Sam & Elin

I’ve had the pleasure of shooting with Carly many times over the years, and every experience has exceeded my expectations. Her own background in classical gives her such a trained eye – she knows exactly how to capture technique, alignment and movement beautifully. On top of that, she makes every shoot feel relaxed, fun and genuinely inspiring. I’m always so happy with my final images. Thank you Carly !