Dancers among us a celebration of joy in the everyday is now available for presale. 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. Photographer jordan matter started his dancers among us project by asking a. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The inspiration for this book came to me one afternoon as i watched my son, hudson, playing with his toy bus. 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. Caption mamas boy features dancer sun chong with his. 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. The new york times bestseller, wherever books are sold. Join facebook to connect with jordan matter and others you may know. He followed up the books success with another bestseller in 2018, born to dance. Dancers after dark seems to be an obvious extension of those two projects, but thats not how it started. Jordan matter books list of books by author jordan matter. Photographer jordan matter captures dancers in unexpected places for his book dancers among us.
Jordan matters followup book, dancers after dark, will be released by workman publishing in the fall of 2016. 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. New book dancers among us shows professional dancers finding the joy in the everyday. In jordan matters photos, dancers make all the world their stage. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. In his new book, dancers among us, photographer jordan matter takes dancers and puts them into ordinary situations, making the scenes beautiful and. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. 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. Jordan matter s followup book, dancers after dark, will be released by workman publishing in the fall of 2016. He followed up the books success with another dancing photography book, dancers after dark. Nycbased photographer jordan matter started snapping professional dancers jumping, leaping, spinning, and literally flying through daily lifeon the beach, across a. Meet jordan matter, the photographer who shoots dancers. My next book, dancers among us, uses dancers to celebrate the beauty of everyday moments. A celebration of joy in the everyday buy the ny times bestselling book.
The photography book stars dancers from some of the worlds elite companies and productions leaping, spinning, partnering and posing in everyday scenes. Dancers among us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning. Home tiny dancers among us jordan matter photography. 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. Home photos video artists statement press blog dancers among us circus among us contact jordan matter is looking for serious athletes to photograph. Dancers among us book available for presale jordan matter. And now hes back with a new book that spotlights talented young dancers across america. 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. A celebration of joy in the everyday 9780761171706. Jordan matter photography new york headshot, comp card. Home photos videos press artists statement store photo workshops blog contact jedediah bila recommends dancers among us on the view. Manhattan based jordan matter photography offers headshots, comp cards in addition to creating photography projects in and around nyc and beyond. 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.
In bookstores fall 2018 in jordan matters photos, dancers make all the world their stage. The followup project to jordan matters new york times bestselling book, dancers among us. 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. 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 member of the paul taylor dance company to dance for him in a place where dance is unexpected. Dancers after dark by jordan matter, paperback barnes. Review dancers among us, jordan matter literary treats. Adapted from the buoyant book and online phenomenon, dancers among us celebrates life in a way thats fresh, surprising, and universal. A celebration of joy in the everyday by jordan matter at indigo. 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. The making of jordan matters dancers among us youtube.
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. Dont forget to check out jordans ny times bestselling book. A book not just for the dancers, but for the dancer inside of each us. Photographer jordan matter is known for his spectacular dance photography. In it, jordan collaborates with dancers around the country, creating stunning photos of bodies in motion. His books dancers among us and dancers after dark are both bestselling celebrations of spontaneous dance. Dancers among us captures moments of unexpected grace. Celebrating moments of joy, from toddler to teen, and more on.
American photographer who won widespread acclaim for his new york times bestselling book, dancers among us. The following is an interview for the republic where jordan explains how it all came t. His youtube series, 10 minute photo challenge, has been viewed over 100 million times. So, dressed in a commuters suit and tie, the dancer flew across a times square subway platform. My first book, uncovered, features women of all shapes and sizes topless in nyc and includes interviews about their body image issues. Dancers among us presents one thrilling photograph after another of dancers leaping, spinning, lifting, kickingbut in the midst of daily life. He is a viral phenomenon with over two million followers on social media. Redbookdance magazine honest and spontaneous, his pictures are sure to resonate with dancers and nondancers alike. 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. It is a fantastic and amazing collection of images that inspire and i really liked. 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.
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. Jordan matter, a portrait and dance photographer, is the author of the new york times bestseller dancers among us. Dancers among us goes around the usa in ninety seconds. 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. See all books authored by jordan matter, including dancers among us. In bookstores fall 2018 in jordan matter s photos, dancers make all the world their stage. Dancers among us is the recently released photo book by photographer jordan matter. 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. 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.
It is a fantastic and amazing collection of images that inspire and i really liked the way the stories behind the pictures are presented. 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. A celebration of joy in the everyday, and born to dance. Actorturnedphotographer jordan matter became recognized in the dance community with his 2012 new york times bestselling book, dancers among us.
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