ABOUT
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Erik Saulitis is a Minneapolis-based photographer who specializes in capturing the beauty of dance and motion. During his 30+ year career, he has worked extensively with the James Sewell Ballet and many other dance companies throughout the Twin Cities. Erik has always been fascinated by the powerful emotion that can be captured through dance photography; his goal with Danceprints is to capture this passion and empower others to enjoy, ponder, and explore the exquisite movements.
THE WORK
All photographs are captured in a studio setting where Erik can control the lighting and compositions to create the particular mood desired for each image. All of his images are shot as you see them; no composite work or photoshop "magic." It's an artistic choice he believes further brings the passion and beauty of the dancers to life; what you see in each image is what actually happened in-studio. Erik also handles printing, matting, resin pouring, and framing for every photograph available from his studio.
Prints come framed with a hand-poured resin coating; this finish is easily cleaned with Windex and a microfiber cloth. Custom sizes and framing are available upon request.
2019
ART SHOWS
& FESTIVALS
Main Street, Fort Worth Art Festival
Fort Worth, TX
APRIL 11-14
Art in the Square
Southlake, TX
APRIL 26-28
Artisphere,
Greenville, South Carolina
MAY 10-12
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
Reston, VA
MAY 17-19
Denver Arts Festival
Denver, CO
MAY 25-26
Iowa Arts Festival
Iowa City, IA
MAY 31-JUNE 2
Columbus Arts Festival
Columbus, OH
JUNE 7-9
Art Fair on the Square
Madison, WI
JULY 13-14
Kohler Arts Center, Midsummer Festival of the Arts
Kohler, WI
JULY 20-21
Loring Park Art Festival
Minneapolis, MN
JULY 27-28
Uptown Art Fair
Minneapolis, MN
AUGUST 2-4
Armonk Outdoor Art Show
Armonk, NY
SEPTEMBER 21-22
Bethesda Row
Bethesda, Maryland
OCTOBER 12-13
AWARDS
Uptown Art Fair
Best of Photography
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
St James Court
Best of Photography
LOUISVILLE, KY
Oconomowoc Art Fair
Best of Photography
OCONOMOWOC, WI
Art on the Square
Best of Photography
LAKE FOREST, IL
Omaha Summer Arts Festival
Award of Merit
OMAHA, NE
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Award of Excellence
ST LOUIS, MO
Main Street Fort Worth Art Festival
Juror's Award
FORT WORTH, TX
Midwest Salute to the Arts
Best of Photography
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
West Loop Art Festival
Best of Photography
CHICAGO, IL
Lincoln Arts Festival
Best of Photography
LINCOLN, NE
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival
Judges Choice Award
BETHESDA, MD
Port Clinton Art Show
Outstanding Achievement
PORT CLINTON, IL
Art on the Square
Invitational Award
MADISON, WI
TESTIMONIALS
"This is the most original take on ballet photography I have seen."
BARBARA, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE FT. WORTH DALLAS BALLET GUILD
"Beautiful photos. "
GAYLE, PRESIDENT OF BRUCE WOOD DANCE COMPANY
"I love the movement in Erik’s pieces. He captures the deep vibrancy of life."
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
"The photography in this booth is my favorite. It is stunning."
LAKE FORREST, IL
"We receive more comments and compliments on Erik’s work than all the others in our home combined."
TUCSON, AZ
"Erik’s photography draws you in and pulls you back."
WAYZATA, MN
HANGING
All Danceprints photographs come shipped with a hand-cut French cleat hanging system. Below are instructions for how to hang your photo once it arrives.
Pop out bottom piece from left end.
Hold piece with uneven side on top.
Place against wall; drill in with top part slanting up toward you.
Hang! Both sides of the cleat will interlock for a secure mount.