Dancers among us is the recently released photo book by photographer jordan matter. Jordan matters born to dance celebrates young dancers. The followup project to jordan matters new york times bestselling book, dancers among us home circus among us jordan matter photography home photos video artists statement press blog dancers among us athletes among us contact. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. His youtube series, 10 minute photo challenge, has been viewed over 100 million times. In bookstores fall 2018 in jordan matters photos, dancers make all the world their stage.
From the new york times bestselling author of dancers among us, jordan matters latest photo project, dancers after dark, captures the artistry and raw beauty of dancers and circus performers as they create unexpected and adventurous interactions with the vibrant new york city nightscape and beyond. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jordan matter books online. Jordan matter s project dancers among us is so inspiring, it really is a celebration of joy in the everyday that shines forth from every image and made me feel good just as an observer. Dancers among us goes around the usa in ninety seconds.
Dancers among us captures moments of unexpected grace. It is a fantastic and amazing collection of images that inspire and i really liked. Jordan matters project dancers among us is so inspiring, it really is a celebration of joy in the everyday that shines forth from every image and made me feel good just as an observer. A celebration of joy in the everyday, and born to dance.
Jordan matter, a manhattan portrait photographer, is the author of the new york times bestseller, dancers among us, a collection of photographs of dancers in everyday situations around the world. In his new book, dancers among us, photographer jordan matter takes dancers and puts them into ordinary situations, making the scenes beautiful and extraordinary on a beach, at a construction site, in a library, or at a subway platform. In his new book, dancers among us, photographer jordan matter takes dancers and puts them into ordinary situations, making the scenes beautiful and. A book not just for the dancers, but for the dancer inside of each us. New york portrait photographer jordan matter has been widely acclaimed for his photographs of dancers in the streets of america. Meet jordan matter, the photographer who shoots dancers. He followed up the books success with another dancing photography book, dancers after dark.
Review dancers among us, jordan matter literary treats. Without a permit or a plan, jordan matter led hundreds of the most exciting dancers in the world out of their. Dancers among us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning. In jordan matters photos, dancers make all the world their stage.
He is a viral phenomenon with over two million followers on social media. A celebration of joy in the everyday 9780761171706. The inspiration for this book came to me one afternoon as i watched my son, hudson, playing with his toy bus. He and his work have been featured on television, in print, online, and in exhibitions throughout the world, including buzzfeed, abc world news tonight, today, the tyra banks show. It is a fantastic and amazing collection of images that inspire and i really liked the way the stories behind the pictures are presented. Celebrating moments of joy, from toddler to teen, and more on. From the new york times bestselling author of dancers among us, jordan matter s latest photo project, dancers after dark, captures the artistry and raw beauty of dancers and circus performers as they create unexpected and adventurous interactions with the vibrant new york city nightscape and beyond. Dancers after dark seems to be an obvious extension of those two projects, but thats not how it started. For those of you who havent heard about it, jordan matters new book dancer s among us is a collection of beautiful, inspiring photographs that has the whole dance world smiling and plenty of nondancers too.
And now hes back with a new book that spotlights talented young dancers across america. Dancers after dark is an amazing celebration of the human body and the human spirit, as dancers, photographed nude and at night, strike poses of fearless beauty. Dancers after dark by jordan matter, paperback barnes. Professional dancers strike athletic poses for new york photographer jordan matter, photographs taken from his book dancers among us which is on the new york times best seller list. New book dancers among us shows professional dancers finding the joy in the everyday. The photography book stars dancers from some of the worlds elite companies and productions leaping, spinning, partnering and posing in everyday scenes. New york times from jordan matter, youtube star and new york timesbestselling author of dancers among us, a celebration of what it means to be young and full of possibility, featuring gorgeous photographs of wellknown dancers including tate mcrae and sofie dossi as well as stars in. Jordan matters followup book, dancers after dark, will be released by workman publishing in the fall of 2016. Jordan matter, a portrait and dance photographer, is the author of the new york times bestseller dancers among us. Jordan matter started his dancers among us project working with professional contemporary dancers, but also has found inspiration in the energy and spirit of kids who dance competitively. Redbookdance magazine honest and spontaneous, his pictures are sure to resonate with dancers and nondancers alike.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Join facebook to connect with jordan matter and others you may know. My first book, uncovered, features women of all shapes and sizes topless in nyc and includes interviews about their body image issues. Home tiny dancers among us jordan matter photography. Dancer among us veteran tenealle farragher stopped by my artexpo new york booth at the exact moment that circus contortionist juanmiguel rodriguez randomly stumbled on. Adapted from the buoyant book and online phenomenon, dancers among us celebrates life in a way thats fresh, surprising, and universal. Jordan matter photography new york headshot, comp card. Dancers among us a celebration of joy in the everyday is now available for presale. Dont forget to check out jordans ny times bestselling book.
Jordan matter books list of books by author jordan matter. In bookstores fall 2018 in jordan matter s photos, dancers make all the world their stage. The following is an interview for the republic where jordan explains how it all came t. As youll see, ive been asking everyone about the cover photo and theres no consensus. Photographer jordan matter started his dancers among us project by asking a. Seriously, that was all i could say when i opened up jordan matters absolutely gorgeous photography book dancers among us. Jordan matter is the author of the new york times bestseller dancers among us. His series dancers among us displays professional dancers in street clothes going around routine actions with a twist. Home photos video artists statement press blog dancers among us circus among us contact jordan matter is looking for serious athletes to photograph. So, dressed in a commuters suit and tie, the dancer flew across a times square subway platform. Caption mamas boy features dancer sun chong with his.
In it, jordan collaborates with dancers around the country, creating stunning photos of bodies in motion. Jordan matter s followup book, dancers after dark, will be released by workman publishing in the fall of 2016. Dancers among us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning, lifting, kickingbut in the midst of daily life. Jordan matter is a portrait photographer whose work has been featured on today, cbs, nbc, and the bbc, in the daily news, time out new york, the huffington post, and slate, and on blogs and newspapers around the country and the world. American photographer who won widespread acclaim for his new york times bestselling book, dancers among us. Manhattan based jordan matter photography offers headshots, comp cards in addition to creating photography projects in and around nyc and beyond. Nycbased photographer jordan matter started snapping professional dancers jumping, leaping, spinning, and literally flying through daily lifeon the beach, across a. In his own words, matter explains the inspiration for this book came to me one afternoon as i watched my son, hudson, playing with his toy bus.
The followup project to jordan matters new york times bestselling book, dancers among us. A celebration of joy in the everyday by jordan matter at indigo. The pictures in dancers among us of pro hoofers getting their jete on in public is a call to find the joy in everyday lifeand to give in to that urge to boogie no matter where or when it hits you. Photographer jordan matter is known for his spectacular dance photography. I was trying to keep pace with his threeyearold mind as he got deeper and deeper into a fantasy involving nothing more than a yellow plastic box and armless figurines. See all books authored by jordan matter, including dancers among us. He followed up the books success with another bestseller in 2018, born to dance. My next book, dancers among us, uses dancers to celebrate the beauty of everyday moments. Dancers among us book available for presale jordan matter. Actorturnedphotographer jordan matter became recognized in the dance community with his 2012 new york times bestselling book, dancers among us. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Home photos videos press artists statement store photo workshops blog contact jedediah bila recommends dancers among us on the view. His books dancers among us and dancers after dark are both bestselling celebrations of spontaneous dance. Photographer jordan matter started his dancers among us project by asking a member of the paul taylor dance company to dance for him in a place where dance is unexpected.
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