ABOUT MOTION PORTRAITS
MY STORY
My name is Cody Osborne and I own an Edmonton-based dance photography studio specializing in cinematic dance portraits, fine art portraiture, audition and pre-professional photography, headshots, and creative dance imagery. I work with dancers of all ages and experience levels, creating images that feel expressive, confident, artistic, and authentic. My work combines professional studio lighting, movement, storytelling, and contemporary portrait photography. I offer individual sessions, dancer headshots, audition photography, creative portrait sessions, dance photography for studios and brands, and cinematic motion portraits. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, we serve dancers throughout Alberta and BC.
I have been a videographer, photographer, and song-writing music producer since 1996. Creating art for clients for over 30 years. I'm in service of my clients with guidance and professionalism.
Beyond the Pose.
Motion Portraits is an Edmonton photography studio specializing in dance photography, portrait photography, professional headshots, and commercial imagery.
The work is built around a simple idea:
A portrait should show more than what someone looks like. It should show something about who they are.
That is the thinking behind Beyond the Pose.
Photography With Direction
Motion Portraits combines intentional direction, creative lighting, composition, and genuine interaction to create photographs that feel considered without feeling overproduced.
Whether photographing a dancer, performer, professional, artist, business owner, or brand, every session is approached with the final image in mind.
Dance Photography
Dance is a major part of the Motion Portraits portfolio.
From dance audition photos and headshots to pre-professional portfolios, creative dance portraits, studio sessions, and editorial photography, the goal is to create imagery that gives dancers more than a record of a position.
It gives them an image with presence.
Portraits & Headshots
Motion Portraits creates professional headshots and portraits in Edmonton for individuals, performers, professionals, entrepreneurs, actors, artists, and teams.
Studio or on location, the approach is straightforward: good direction, intentional lighting, and photographs that actually look like the person.
Commercial Photography
Motion Portraits works with Edmonton and Alberta businesses, brands, and organizations on commercial and marketing photography.
Projects can include brand photography, advertising, products, interiors, people, campaigns, and visual content for digital and print.
Edmonton, Calgary & Vancouver
Motion Portraits is based in Edmonton, Alberta, with photography services available throughout Alberta, including Calgary.
Vancouver is also an important part of the Motion Portraits portfolio, with select projects and assignments available in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Work
Portraits. Dance. People. Brands.
Photography that moves beyond the expected.
Motion Portraits
Beyond the Pose.