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The Rotherham - California Scale

Swimwear Photography

Jay Mawson January 31, 2018

The Rotherham - California Scale

Within the last year we’ve had the good fortune to visit both the Caribbean and the Maldives. I shot a small test swimwear fashion editorial in each location. I mean - you would wouldn’t you. Given the choice between filling your swimwear portfolio with a blue tinged model on a misty Formby beach or some Insta-pretty island nearer the equator it’s not a difficult decision to make. Nobody is going to panic about half a dozen extra swimsuits in the 23Kg allowance. The only advantage Formby offers is being able to take more kit and a crew to share the misery with you. When push comes to shove I’ll take my chances with golden sand and turquoise waters over somebody to hold my reflector.

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In Editorial, fashion photography, Location Tags Swimwear, Fashion, Editorial, Maldives, Halaveli, Photography, Nikon D500, Fashion Editorial Manchester
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