Dane Shitagi is a New York City-based photographer has a unique approach to photography. Born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii his passion for photography surfaced at a very young age. Shitagi is a member of PhotoShelter, the leader in portfolio websites, photo sales, marketing and archiving tools for photographers.
In 1996 Shitagi moved to New York City where he was able to be influenced by the city's vitality and diverse atmosphere. Instead of limiting himself to the confines of a studio environment, Shitagi explores all aspects of the location he photographs in.
New York City has provided a dramatic and honest backdrop for his work, but he has expanded this adventurous approach all over the world. Shitagi is most known for his creation the Ballerina Project. In over 17 years of photography, Shitagi has amassed a collection of more than 3,000 unique images for this project and has worked with esteemed ballerinas from around the globe.
