Dixie Dixon BW photo of female model hanging out of a helicopter Dixie Dixon
“This is a promo image for author Payne Harrison’s techno thriller, Eurostorm, which he is pitching to networks for a movie deal,” Dixie Dixon says of our cover photo. For more about Dixie’s adventures in commercial photography, turn to page sixteen. D3X, AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Dixie Dixon photo of woman in big hat with jewelry Dixie Dixon
“Living magazine approached me to do Audrey Hepburn-inspired images.” D700, AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
Dixie Dixon photo of model in old convertable at malt shop Dixie Dixon
“This was from one of the first magazine editorials I shot. Parker County Today magazine was doing a story about a malt shop that had been around for over 60 years, and they gave me creative freedom to make images that would bring the place to life.” D200, AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Dixie Dixon photo of male and female models on boat Dixie Dixon
“I wanted to create high-end fashion editorial for my portfolio. We started hair and makeup around 5 a.m. in order to get out on the water during sunrise. My D3X allowed me to capture sharp images despite the rocking of the sailboat.” D3X, AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Dixie Dixon portrait of woman resembling Audrey Hepburn Dixie Dixon
“Another image from the Living magazine assignment. My goal was to recreate some of the iconic shots from Breakfast at Tiffany’s with a modern twist.” D700, AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
Dixie Dixon bw photo of model in designer clothing against wall Dixie Dixon
“This image was shot for an ad campaign for designer Nha Khanh. We wanted to complement the high-end, sophisticated look of her clothes with moody lighting and a stark location.” D3X, AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Dixie Dixon photo of man leaning out old car window BW Dixie Dixon
“I produced and art-directed theis image for my portfolio. The movie Amelia had just come out and I played off that theme.” D700, AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
Dixie Dixon photo of model with suitcases by old plane Dixie Dixon
“I produced and art-directed this image for my portfolio. The movie Amelia had just come out and I played off that theme.” D700, AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Dixie Dixon photo of model in swimsuit and big hat Dixie Dixon
“This was for Living magazine. We sought to create high-end, classy swim images. I love using longer lenses to create shallow depth of field. I was standing on one side of the boat, shooting through at the model lounging on the other side.” D3X, AF NIKKOR 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Dixie Dixon BW photo of man by water Dixie Dixon
“The Campbell Agency was looking to revamp the model’s portfolio and add more of an edge to his images. I went for a very raw look with the most basic fashions—a white T-shirt and jeans—then combined that look with the natural elements of water and sunlight.” D700, AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G