Theme 3 : Golden Hour Medusa - 31 Days of Halloween Series

Golden Hour Medusa: A Beachside Halloween Photoshoot at Robbins Island

There’s something magical about photographing during golden hour, especially when the theme was as fun and mythical as Medusa! This Medusa inspired Halloween look turned into one of the most beautiful sessions. We shot at Robbins Island in Willmar, Minnesota, and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The soft glow of the sunset wrapped everything in this perfct warm light, enhancing all the gold accents that brought this entire concept to life for me.

At one point, the whole sky and the sun turned red, which was absolutely wild to witness over the lake. Editing that part? A little tricky, if I’m being honest. But such a fun challenge and made it unique.

To elevate our Medusa character, I spray painted rubber snakes gold that I got off Amazon and used them throughout our session. Woven into her crown and added as props that felt like an extension of her aura. I also found a flexible gold snake necklace that could be shaped in any direction, which added a fun element to play with while shooting.

As she posed with her golden snakes, the full essence of Medusa came alive!

Makeup & Hair: Jessi B Artistry