A photographer and a dancer.
Two perspectives. One defining image.
For auditions, competitions, and artist profiles.
An image that opens the door to your future.
In this session, alongside the photographer,
a professional ballet dancer joins as a posing director.
The angle of your fingertips.
The line of your neck.
The placement of your weight.
A photographer who understands light and expression.
A dancer who understands the body.
Through these two perspectives,
we bring out what makes you uniquely compelling.
GALLERY
PHOTOGRAPHER
Our Photographers
Kaori Motegi
Photographer
Specializing in portrait photography, Kaori developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of the performing arts after her daughter began studying ballet at a young age. Since then, photographing ballet dancers has become an important focus of her work.
She has photographed extensively for ballet schools, including portraits, audition photographs for international ballet programs and company auditions, as well as backstage photography.
With a deep respect for each dancer’s physical expression and individuality, she strives to capture their unique presence and the beauty of each moment.
GALLERY
Fukuko Iiyama
Photographer
Born in Niigata, Japan.
Fukuko began studying classical ballet at the age of six and trained at the Basel Ballet School in Switzerland for two years from 2009.
After returning to Japan, she studied photography at the College of Art, Nihon University. Following graduation, she worked at a photography studio in Tokyo and gained experience assisting on advertising and editorial shoots before becoming an independent photographer in 2019.
She now works as a freelance photographer, primarily in performing arts and fashion.
GALLERY
Coming Soon
Yumiko Inoue
Photographer / Creative Director
Founder of ALEXANDRE STUDIO AND LAB. Yumiko works primarily in advertising and fashion photography. Drawn to the beauty of ballet dancers, she has continued to photograph dancers as an important part of her work.
Her work includes key visuals for K-BALLET TOKYO productions and dancer portraits for the National Ballet of Japan.
Alongside her photography practice, she also works as a creative director, leading projects including BALLET TheNewClassic and EOL.
GALLERY
POSING DIRECTOR
Our Posing Directors
Aoi Hirose
Ballet Dancer
Aoi began studying ballet at the age of three. She trained at Kubo Ballet Academy under Eiji and Yoko Kubo, the NBA Ballet School under Ritsuko Ohata, and the New National Theatre Ballet School.
In 2010, she joined the National Ballet of Japan and was promoted to First Artist in 2015.
Her repertoire includes Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Coppélia, La Sylphide, Cinderella, The Spirit of Spring, Peter and the Wolf, The Penguin Café, and The Little Match Girl.
She is also the founder of SENREN STUDIO and Room Ballet, where she teaches and supports dancers who are committed to developing their artistry and technique.
Miho Saeki
Ballet Dancer
Miho entered K-BALLET SCHOOL in 2013. In August 2017, she danced Princess Aurora in K-BALLET YOUTH’s third production of The Sleeping Beauty.
She joined K-BALLET COMPANY as an Artist in September 2017, was promoted to First Artist in September 2018, and to Soloist in September 2019. She has also completed the K-BALLET SCHOOL Teacher Training Course.
Her repertoire includes Don Quixote (Flower Girl / Entrée); The Nutcracker (Snow Queen / Waltz of the Flowers Soloist / Spanish Doll); Swan Lake (Pas de Trois / Four Cygnets / Six Princesses / Waltz); Cinderella (Rose Fairy); Le Corsaire(Odalisque); Coppélia (Swanilda’s Friend / Bridesmaid); Romeo and Juliet (Juliet’s Friend); The Sleeping Beauty (Fairy / Jewel); Giselle (Dance of the Six Villagers / Moyna); and La Bayadère (Pas d’Action / Shade Soloist).
PRICE
Price
Profile + Pose | 3 retouched images (Approx. 2 hours)
¥75,000 + tax
Profile | 1 retouched image (Approx. 1 hour)
¥35,000 + tax
Pose | 2 retouched images (Approx. 1.5 hours)
¥50,000 + tax
Mini Creation | 5 retouched images (Approx. 2 hours)
※Creative photography / ※Posing direction not included
¥80,000 + tax
※All delivered images are professionally retouched.
Options
・Additional retouched image ¥5,000 + tax
・Express delivery (within 48 hours) ¥15,000 + tax
VIDEO OPTION
Profile video production
In addition to photography, we also offer profile video production.
Videos can be created for auditions, social media, artist introductions, and more.
Please contact us for details.
FLOW
Profile Photography
From Booking to Delivery
(Example: 2-hour session)
1. Reservation
Please contact us by email with your preferred session and date.
studio@alexandre.jp
2. Session
30 min — Preparation & changing
60 min — Photography
30 min — Image selection
Thank you for your session!
3. Delivery
Your professionally retouched images will be delivered approximately one week after the session.
BOOKING / CONTACT
For reservations and inquiries, please contact us by email.
Please include your preferred session, date(s), and any specific requirements.
