TEAM
DENVER-BASED DANCE AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY
FRANCISCO ESTEVEZ
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER/OWNER
Francisco brings vast experience as a professional dancer, having danced in with Boston Ballet, Barcelona Ballet and Colorado Ballet. Throughout his dance career, he nurtured a passion for photography, pursued studies in the field and established himself as a distinguished dance and portrait photographer. His work captures mesmerizing images, blending a profound comprehension of movement with exclusive dance photography techniques. He is currently the lead photographer and owner at the CandidlyCreated Studios in Denver, Colorado, while also serving as a principal guest artist and coach.
COLTON WEST
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
While working as a professional dancer, Colton West was known for always keeping a camera in his dance bag. Colton started his work as a photographer and filmmaker in Toronto, ON after retiring from his dance career. He enjoys creating unique content that captures the aesthetics of the people and places around him. Colton West is excited to be working in Denver as part of the Candidly Created Team.
ALANA LINLEY
TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER
Meet Alana Linley, a creative mind behind the lens. Born with an artistic flair, she stumbled upon the sweet spot where photography meets dance, and she's been hooked ever since. Having gracefully glided across stages in a previous life, she now imparts years of expertise to aspiring dancers, sharing the profound connection between movement and emotion. Alongside teaching, she has seamlessly transitioned into the role of a team photographer, freezing moments that tell tales of dedication and beauty. Alana Linley is excited to be working in Denver as part of the Candidly Created Team.
STEPHANIE WOLF
TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER
Stephanie danced professionally with ballet and opera companies in Minnesota, New York City, Montana, and Colorado. Since retiring from the stage, she’s spent nearly a decade as a public radio reporter, and is currently an independent journalist and audio producer. She also does sound design for dance and art productions. Journalism is what inspired her to first pick up a camera, so she could visually document the stories she was telling on air and online. Stephanie is grateful to join the Candidly Created team, giving her the chance to marry her love of photography and movement.
ERINA TANAKA
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Through her experience dancing professionally in the United States and Canada, Erina Tanaka has gained an understanding of the value of Social Media and marketing. She appreciates the visibility that Social Media provides as a way to connect with people all over the world. She is very excited to be a part of the Candidly Created Team as the Social Media Manager.
CLIENT LIST
Vail International Dance Festival
Colorado Ballet
The Corner Office
Pointe Magazine
Dance Magazine
Dance Europe
Louisville Ballet
Tulips By Tracy
Molecule Effect
303 Magazine
Tulsa Ballet
Active Royale
Barreto Dancewear
The Cool People
Label Dancewear
Candy Tong Collection
B Glen USA