Ready or not, bikini season is upon us once again. To celebrate, I am sharing a fun beach shoot I did with an aspiring model/actress who wanted more photos for her portfolio. More photos can be seen on the PHOTOGRAPHY page of this site!
Of course, I could not help myself from choosing a sparkling gold sequined bikini top for Jennifer. I wanted a glammy shoot for her. I just can’t help myself!
I learned a lot during this shoot, like wow, it’s really hard to see through the screen when the sun is beating down on you. Also, naked people are hard to shoot, due to the added areas of bodily detail that are visible.
Either way, we both learned and had fun. As far as the make up artistry, the plan was always to keep the same simple make up from the other shoots, with a bold, sculpted lip for something a bit retro.
Although her look is very versatile, she reminds me of all the model greats from years ago before women’s bodies were airbrushed down to nothing or filtered to an unattainable perfection.
As we were talking at one point, I asked her if she was one of those people who never even had a cavity…she said no, she had a few in the past, at which point I exclaimed, “Good! At least something is wrong with you!” And we laughed!
Since I am against mainstream insanity, I feel these pictures turned out as I’d hoped. Real beauty. Not too glossy. Her other style shoots are here, here and here!
An additional measure I used before deciding to post, is that 99% of my female friends do not like these photos, however, every single one of the men I showed them to loves them.
I couldn’t imagine having to let someone throw me a bikini, say, “Here, put this on,” and start snapping photos. That’s brave, and she did fabulous.
Jennifer is graduating from college with a Psychology degree in a few months, and then devoting her spare time to pursuing acting and modeling. She is available for bookings. (contact for questions)
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What do you think about the shoot? Bikini season? Sequins on the beach? Your comments are welcome below!
-SDS
