by Jason Dixson - People -

Preview: How to look awesome being photographed in a park

Last week I shot some photos of the awesome and photogenic Lauren Sloat in Meridian Hill Park. The shots were taken right before sunset.

One of the challenges was to get a diverse set of photos from one location. In this instance, off-camera lighting made a huge difference in the mood of the photos. Below is a preview of the shoot, with two very different lighting styles resulting in dramatically different results. I have to run but I’ll cover the lighting in my next post!

Lauren looking sweet and All-American
Lauren looking badass, like she's ready to fight.

I've been shooting professionally since 2009—ever since I bought my first DSLR and realized I love making images. Since then, photography has been nothing short of a passion for me. Regardless of what I'm shooting or who I'm shooting it for, it's important to me that my client is satisfied and feels that the photos represent them in the best possible light. Making a photo is a personal experience. That's why I do what it takes to make sure that my subjects' personalities shine through an image—whether it's a portrait, corporate headshot, fashion line, music festival, family photo, or product shot, every image is sincere and true to self. A little more about me: I'm a Californian, born and raised. I grew up in L.A. before moving to the Bay Area to attend undergraduate and graduate school at UC Berkeley. My interests in policy and photography brought me to Washington, DC where I'm currently living and loving it. Outside of photography, I love dark beers and new gadgets. My studio is in the neighborhood of Columbia Heights, near Adams Morgan. I'm always excited to talk about photography and work with new people. If you want to chat or get a price quote, drop me a line through the contact form and let's get started.
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