Ipanema Beach Photoshoot with a Green Wrap and Brazil Colors

Standing in the waves

We started with the water line, where the waves wash around the feet and the wrap moves. Wide shots show the sky and the coast, and closer ones show the flower in the hair and the bracelets.

Hands above the head, a turn of the shoulders and a step into the foam are simple poses that look good at the sea.

Kneeling and sitting on the sand

Low poses change the feel of the session. Kneeling and sitting on wet sand gives long lines and lets the sea fill the background. The green print stays strong against the sand.

On a beach this wide, getting low also helps keep other people out of the frame.

A sand slope with the coast behind

Later we found a slope of sand with the coast and the buildings softly behind. The texture of the sand and the cloudy light gave the photos a more editorial feel.

Brazil colors at the water's edge

For the last look we changed to a green and yellow swimsuit with a yellow wrap. The colors say Brazil at once, and in portraits and lying on the wet sand they stand out against the pale sea.

Lying down at the water line is one of the easiest poses and gives a relaxed, summery photo.

Tips for a similar photoshoot

• Bring a swimsuit and a wrap in the same print or color family, because the fabric adds movement in the wind and in the water.
• Strong colors stand out against a cloudy sky. Green, yellow, red and white are good choices.
• Small accessories such as a flower for the hair or bracelets finish the look.
• Wet sand and low poses are part of the fun. Bring a towel and a change of clothes.

Locations in this session

• Ipanema Beach Photoshoot in Rio de Janeiro

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