Beach Photoshoot outfits; Where to shop and how to prep
After having lead and photographed many beach swimwear photoshoots, I have learned what to wear, where to buy it, and how to prep for beach photoshoots, especially in the Bay Area!
What to wear
Figuring out what to wear to your photoshoot can be really hard! Here are some things I like to consider when planning a photoshoot and what to wear:
Decide how much skin you are comfortable showing
figure out your body shape to decide on a cut that will be most flattering on you
Choose colors that look best on you; brighten your face and flatter your skintone
ONLY wear something you are comfortable and feel good in!
I have photographed many women in all sorts of outfits on the beach! Everything from lingerie to long flowy dresses! It’s up to you and your comfort level! If a photographer is pushing you to do anything you are comfortable with, they are not the right photographer for you!
Where to buy it
Finding the best outfit for you can be super hard! But I have a few favorite places to buy swimwear, dresses, and beach items to make your photoshoot and beach experience even better!
Pink Blush
Pink Blush is a brand I will always reccomend! They have a lot of flowy dress options in a large range of sizes and styles including maternity and plus size!
Bonus: Use code thatbeachyphotographer25 for 25% off your order any time of the year!
That Beachy Photographer
This may be obvious, or not, but I also have a wide variety of swimwear, beach accessories, towels, and bags available for purchase! Many of these items are made of recycled material and designed by me! Just visit the Beach Shop!
How to prep
Prepping for a beach photoshoot can be confusing. You don’t want to bring too much or too little! So here are some of my best tips for beach photoshoots, weather that be a sexy swimwear shoot or an engagement or maternity photoshoot!
Bring extra Towels
towels can easily be washed! You can pack extras in your car and use to wipe off your feet and body before hopping in the car
towels can be used to create a privacy screen for easy changing so you don’t have to step on a bathroom floor, or if there is no bathroom available!
Go bra-less and wear loose clothing; this might sound weird, but if you are showing a lot of skin it could be really important
bras create strap line and indents in your skin
this also goes for any elastic bands or tight clothing that you might want to wear on the way to your photoshoot! It's better not to risk weird lines on your skin for your photoshoot unless you are more covered!
bring/wear layers
bring layers to throw on or take off!
moving around during your photoshoot will make you warmer than expected, so you may want to wear lighter clothing and layers so you can be comfortable
bring water and snacks
While I always try to bring extra water, you may also want to bring your own so you can stay hydrated during your photoshoot
you will be moving a lot more than you expect and using muscles you aren’t used to utilizing, so you might want to bring snacks for after your photoshoot so you can re-fuel!
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