Capturing the moving image: Becca Hunt’s path to photography and videography

Videographer, photographer, dancer, and creative: Becca Hunt graduated with a BA degree in Contemporary Dance and now directs the spotlight. After completing her course at Trinity Laban in 2019, she began to film and photograph her friends who were also trying to get their foot into the contemporary dance world. When the pandemic halted live performance, Becca remained undeterred and saw a different opportunity come to light. She used the time to create a website while learning as much as she could about filming and editing.

“In retrospect, this time was so valuable,” she says. “I devised small film projects in my garden and after all the lockdowns, I started to film and photograph dance on a more regular basis.”

How did she discover her passion for capturing the moving image? Without hesitation, she cites her favourite discovery at Trinity Laban as “Dance and The Moving Image module, 100%. During this project, I had a lightbulb moment, realising this is what I wanted to do after graduating.” This second-year module explores the intersection of choreography and screen media, allowing students to create dance films and site-specific works. They engage in practical workshops and creative research, developing their skills in screen production and screen-based choreography. These skills form the foundation of Becca’s work to this day. Her most recent work includes the powerful dance film Holding Me, Holding You and striking photos of Eclipse at Resolution Festival.

Making genuine connections and friendships is the best thing you can do when building your network.

Becca made the move to leave her day job in 2022 and hasn’t looked back since. She is never without her camera: regularly capturing rehearsals, spotlighting community projects, photographing performances. Her knowledge as a dance artist enhances her work, allowing her to highlight the moving subject beautifully. Becca now works with many different movement based artists and organisations – such as Sababa Co and Tailwind Physical Theatre – and regularly returns to Trinity Laban to capture our projects and performances. From creating an innovative film of our CoLab Festival to taking vibrant photos at our summer schools, Becca’s work showcases our community of global arts collaborators and creators.

Reflecting on her time as a student and the advice she would give to applicants, Becca recommends saying yes to as many opportunities as you can. “Show up in as many additional dance spaces as possible,” she says. “Making genuine connections and friendships is the best thing you can do when building your network.” Although Becca’s roots are in contemporary dance and it remains central to her artistic identity, she stepped into the arts industry as a multidisciplinary freelancer, crafting a visual story through the language of lens and light.