Summer Fine
Overview
Type
Fashion & Swimwear Editorial Photography
Role
Photographer, Creative Director
Publication
Ellements Magazine, July 2019 Set 2
Model
Kiara W.
Location
Tampa, FL
Year
2019
(This magazine might no longer be available for purchase).
The Creative Approach
The concept focused on embracing the natural beauty of the environment and the model. The soft beach light and the golden tones of the sand complemented Kiara’s style and personality, creating images that felt organic yet editorial.
Minimal styling and subtle direction allowed the photos to remain relaxed while maintaining a professional, magazine-ready polish. The color palette and composition were carefully adjusted in post-production to highlight the warmth and texture of the beach setting.
The Publication
The editorial was published in Ellements Magazine, a publication known for highlighting emerging talent and fresh perspectives in fashion and beauty photography. Having Summer Fine featured was a rewarding recognition of both creative execution and visual storytelling.
The Story
Summer Fine was a beach-themed editorial photographed in Tampa, Florida, featuring model Kiara W. The goal was simple: to capture the essence of summer beauty through natural light, effortless posing, and a clean editorial style.
The shoot produced a stunning collection of images that perfectly embodied the warmth and elegance of a Florida summer. Impressed with the final results, I decided to submit the photos for publication, and they were featured in Ellements Magazine, July 2019 (Set 2), marking Kiara’s first and only publication.
Takeaway
This project reaffirmed my belief that simple concepts can lead to extraordinary results when executed with care and vision. It also represented an important step for Kiara, as it became her first published feature, and for me, it served as another addition to my growing portfolio of editorial work.