by Jason Dixson - Portrait -

Golden Glow on the C&O

Last month I teamed up with Sascha, a fun and energetic actress and model, for an outdoor shoot on the C&O Canal in Georgetown.  I’ve always wanted to do a shoot on the C&O at sunset, and Sascha was the perfect person to collaborate with on this! Shooting with her was a blast (except for the mosquito attacks), and she even did her own hair, makeup, and wardrobe!

In the shots below I was going for a more “commercial” look, while still maintaining a natural vibe. The warm sunlight filtering through Sascha’s curly, blonde hair helped create this feel.  To balance the luminance, I lit Sascha with a 50-inch softbox (without it, she’d just be a silhouette).

Enjoy the photos!

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