Before I begin, I would like to give a HUGE shutout to my beautiful best friends for modeling the photos for this post!! I have been so excited to shoot these photos, because I know first hand how difficult it can be to confidently pose in your swimsuit. I have provided ample poses, props, and tips/tricks for the perfect summertime shoot!
Just a quick reminder before we begin… you are beautiful just the way you are, and there is no reason to compare yourself to anyone else!! Learning to love your body builds confidence in yourself, and it is that confidence that will radiate through your photos!
The “Oh So Casual” Lounge Chair Shoot
If you’re searching for that perfect ~unbothered~ look, lounge chairs are the way to go! Start by clearing all bags or poolside accessories out of the shot to make the picture as a whole appear more professional. Next you are going to want to add a prop- my favorite being your best pair of sunnies! Adding sunglasses gives your hand something to touch in the photo. My favorite tip when it comes to lounge chair photos is to never have both legs at the same angle. Having one leg slightly bent while the other is either flat or at an almost 90 flexes your calf muscles and elongates your legs. If you take one thing away from this pose, please let it be to ALWAYS point your toes!! Pointing your toes again elongates your legs and just makes your shot look nicer!
The “Sittin’ Pretty” Shoot
Sitting poses tend to scare people away, including myself at times, because I don’t feel like they compliment my stomach area. Knowing the tricks to them changes the game! If it is your stomach area that you are mainly concerned about, then placing your arm in front of the camera can cover the areas your are not as confident in (examples in photos 2,4 and 5). Keep your sunnies out for these sitting photos if you are having trouble with what to do with your arms (examples in photos 3 and 4).
The “Leanin’ On Me” Shoot
There is not much that goes into railing photos, but using them as a prop is the best way to utilize them. Show your personality a little bit in these types of photos! You can never go wrong with the “casual gazing into the distance pose” (example in photo 3) and its the perfect way to feature the back of your outfit without emphasizing that you’re trying to show it. Standing pictures do make it hard to cover up areas that you’re less confident in, so I would recommend adding shorts or a wrap skirt for some extra coverage!
The “Chillin’ In The Tub” Shoot
Having a closer up shot like these is perfect for showing off your poolside accessories! These pictures include thick gold hoops with oversized sunglasses. Adding hoops to your swimsuit shoot adds so much to the photo, and shows that you know how to style your suit. Other possible add ons would be hair scarves, floppy hats or even a drink in your hand! Take advantage of your accessories and use them for arm placements (example in photo 2).
The “Catchin’ Some Rays” Shoot
This pose is UNIVERSAL! As you can see here, there are 4 different girls featured and the pose looks amazing on each of them! The key to this pose is arching your back and resting your hands over your head. What that does is emphasizes your ribs and stretches out your body. Like previously mentioned, try different angles with your legs to see which shot works best for you! These pictures are definitely more revealing, so if you are not looking for that sexy bikini pose then I wouldn’t recommend it!
The “Personality Pix” Shoot
These are my FAVORITE pictures! You can have so much fun with personality pictures and they never appear too posed. Use foods, drinks or any prop of your liking to make your shot casual.
Paige Marie 