Water is one of humankind's most important resources and so it's no different in the fashion world, as waterside fashion shoots are both inspirational and near-ubiquitous. Take a look at how the fashion industry gets creative with water for photoshoots.
These fashion shoots are by no means watered down -- water adds sass and experimentation to the editorials. From color-popping beach shoots to glamorized lifeguards, the use of serene waterside settings like lakes and beaches creates picture-perfect waterside fashion shoots.
60 Waterside Fashion Shoots
From Bromantic Greaser Fashiontography to Poolside Shenanigan Shoots:
Tiana Reid — May 3, 2010 — Fashion
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Scandalous Poolside Editorials
Matthias Vriens Heats Up Numero With Lots of Skin
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Sultry Beach Editorials
The Olivia Wilde Barely There Photoshoot Leaves Little to the Imagination
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Risque Lakeside Photoshoots
Model Chloe Bello Looks Sultry in a Spread by David Bellemere
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Young Beach Love
Bruce Weber's ‘Love Makes the World go Round' in Vogue Paris
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Racy Beach Photo Shoots
Lady GaGa Channels Madonna in V Magazine
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Beach Romance Ads
Sizzling Seaside Fun in Armani Exchange S/S ‘09
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Sensual Beach-Frolicking Ads
'Bodies of Summer' Armani Exchange Campaign Rolls Out
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Drowning Fashion
Works of Bruno Bisang Feature Sinking Women
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Beach Fun Ads
Allen Cox Gets Aquatic For Spring/Summer 2009
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Futuristic Warrior Fashion
Marie Claire Brazil April 2010 is Black Leather at its Best
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Beach Bromance Fashion
H&M Shows Aquatic Male Bond For Summer 2009
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Poolside Shenanigan Shoots
'Exposure' in Surface Magazine Depicts Dudes at Play
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Swimming in Clothes
Gant Dives Into The Pool Fashionably for Spring/Summer 2009
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Tribal-Inspired Swimwear
The Kooey Swimwear Summer 2010 Collection is Australian Sexy
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Aquatic High Heels
Ruud Baan Has His Models Pose In Stilettos Underwater
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Flirty Poolside Fashion
The Lauren Conrad Spring 2010 for Kohl's
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Fashion on the Rocks
Lara Stone Channels Brigitte Bardot at Beach in W Magazine
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Straw Hats & Diaphanous Dresses
H & M Magazine Spring 2010 Shows Casual Outdoor Fashions
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Pastel Pretty Pictorials
Vogue Australia April 2010 Shows Delicate Dresses
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Color-Popping Beach Shoots
'Splash of Colour' by Angie Lazaro Brings Surreal to the Seaside
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Stylish Sprite Shoots
Anthropologie's Underwater Summer Catalog Photography
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Retro Knit Swimwear
Krelwear Resort Collection is Vintage Miami Chic
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Placid Photo Shoots
‘Wishful Sun, Scattered Sea' by Jason Lee Parry Rocks Our Boat
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Seaside Denim Shoots
‘Blue Breeze' in Vogue China April 2010 is Casual Cool
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Haute Poolside Photography
Tom Munro is a Photographer to the Stars
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Beach Getaway Photography
Karmen Pedaru Frolics for Knoepfel & Indlekofer
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Designer Swimwear Fashion
Olympic Boy in Esquire
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Boardwalk Fashiontography
Model Behati Prinsloo Brings Her Thigh-High Boots to the Beach
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Underwater Geisha
The Provocative Photography of Jason Heller
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Eco Beachwear
Surfmonk is Made from Bamboo
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Sensual Seaside Pictorials
Tania O for Kitten Magazine V6 is Gracefully Sexy
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Black Water Fashiontography
Sam Pemberton Uses Billowing Gowns to His Benefit
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White-Hot Beach Shoots
Vogue Mexico May 2010 Shows Off Sand, Sun & Fashion
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Poolside Fashion Campaigns
Christy Turlington Lounges in Luxury for Bally S/S '09
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Fashion Sandtography
Marcus Ohlsson & Lonneke Engel Go to the Beach in Velvet
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Wet Fashion Shoots
Spanish Vogue Goes Into the Ocean for April 2009 Issue
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Beach Babe Winter Shoots
Miranda Kerr Says 'Wish You Were Here' for Marie Claire January Issue
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Half-Shaved Beach Shoots
Vogue Brazil March 2010 Shows Fierce Leather & Lace
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Dark Water Fashion
Prada's Brooding Fall/Winter 09-10 Womenswear Ads
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Fashionable Dreamscapes
Marie Claire Italia March 2010 Issue Shows Beachside Beauty
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Tanned Turbantography
The Zimmermann Summer 2010 Looknook Begs for Sun
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Partying With Lizards
Naomi Campbell for Hot SoBe Life Water
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Floating Lake Photography
Ilona Olkonen Photo Shoot Captures the Best of Summer Fun
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Glamorized Lifeguards
Karl Lagerfeld Show Us 'What's Glam Now' in Harper's Bazaar
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Beach Babetorials
Isabeli Fontana is a Busty Beauty in September 2009 Spanish Vogue
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19 Ocean Front Fashions
From Chanel on a Venetian Boardwalk to Salty Sandtography
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Beach-Side Knit Wear
'The Big Chill' in Elle Magazine Shows Fun in the Winter Sun
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Vivid Yacht Club Fashion
Sunny Fashions in the Lacoste SS10 Catalog Go Beachside
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Stylish Seaworthy Shoots
A Nautical-Themed Fashion 'Blueprint' in Vogue Uk
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Pet-Friendly Poolsides
Anna Faris is a Bunny With a Dog in GQ Magazine
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Grainy Beach Spreads
Model Anna Selezneva and Peter Lindbergh for Numero #110
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Fragrance Fashion Editorials
‘Cool Water' Spread in L'Officiel Hommes Celebrates
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Lakeside Frock Fashion
The ANTIPODiUM AW10 Collection is 'Ab-Fab'
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Bromantic Greaser Beachtography
The DELUXE '1956' Collection Gets Down and Dirty for Huge Magazine
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Winter Beach Editorials
Model Veza Throws on Layers and Hits the Beach for Wienerin Magazine
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Garden Chic Photoshoots
The Kirsty Hume Lula Editorial is Sophisticated and Pretty
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Seaside Ski Editorials
Model Carmel Kaas Shows Winter's Best Coats in Harper's Bazaar
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Curve-Loving Swimwear
The Andres Sarda Spring 2010 Swimwear Collection is Beach Chic
Hard-Partying Pictorials
'Junkie's Promise' by Thais Ramos Focuses on a Fierce, Fast Life
Sun-Kissed Swim Shoots
'Tart Noir' For Beach Bunny Swimwear 2010 is Ultra-Sexy
12 Catty Catsuits
From Metallic Rocker Bodysuits to Snakeskin Catsuits
Risque Lakeside Photoshoots
Model Chloe Bello Looks Sultry in a Spread by David Bellemere
74 Stunning Swimsuits
Summer Swimwear, from Corset Bathing Suits to Vegetable Bikinis
Nearly There Photography
Jenny Gage & Tom Betterton Shot On Home Turf
Tip-Toe Photography
Didit Zulu Captures Special Moments That Feel Vintage
Corset Bathing Suits
Agent Provocateur Swimwear is Super Steamy
Streamlined Lingerie
'Double in Brass' by The Lake & Stars for Urban Outfitters is Sexy
Zebra Print Swimwear
The Anja Rubik Quazi Shoot is a Walk On The Wild Side
Pop Art One-Pieces
We are Handsome's Line of One Pieces Win Swimwear Supremacy
Hipster Bubble Bath Shoots
The Karmaloop Autumn/Winter 2009 Lookbook is Super Cheeky
Splashing Magazine Covers
Leonardo DiCaprio Esquire Editorial Reveals His Idols
Sensual Shadow Shoots
The Princess Tam Tam SS10 Campaign Stars Marloes Horst
Simply Trapped Photography
The Anna Peisl ‘White Box' Shoot May Induce Claustrophobia
Peaches 'N' Cream Photography
Pastel and Prettiness in the J.Crew Spring 2010 Look Book
Overly-Accessorized Swimwear
Model Hana Soukupova Gets 'Hot and Heavy' for Marie Claire
Fire Hydrant Fashion Shoots
Bergdorf Goodman Spring 2010 Catalogue is High-Street Style
1950s Eyebrow Styling
Heather Marks in Elle Italia Rocks a Vintage Beauty Look
Dominating Editorials
Lady Gaga Covers FHM Germany April 2010 in Leather & Tape
Cry Baby Photography
The Jill Greenberg 'End Times' Collection is Adorably Heart-Wrenching
Bikini Thigh Highs
The Natasha Poly Shoot for Vogue Paris May 2010
Warrior Woman Fashion
Samantha Coles Designs for the Tenacious Fierce Woman
Picture in a Picturetography
Vargus Photography is Playfully Interesting
Stunning Shadowy Shoots
The Dark Editorial 'Dazzling Noir' in Numero Tokyo
Straw Hats & Diaphanous Dresses
H & M Magazine Spring 2010 Shows Casual Outdoor Fashions
Hitchhiking Flappers
Fashion Photography by Anna Zaboeva Showcases Her Inventiveness
Supersized Luxuries
Model Aleck Chavat Totes Around 'Size XXL' Accessories in Elle Spain
Queen's Guard Hats
Next Liberation April 2010 Shoot is Seeing Double Sexy
Stylish Double Denim
Elsa Hosk for Elle Sweden February 2010 is Daring
Lavish Lace Dresses
The Nada Spring 2010 Show at Toronto Fashion Week
Doodled Swimsuit Campaigns
The Forever 21 Spring 2010 Swimwear is Colorfully Playful
Criminal Photo Subjects
Nils Mueller Vandals Photography Captures Crime on Film
Cosmic Blindfold Photography
The Anja Rubik W Magazine Korea Spread Brings Futuristic Spice
Color-Popping Beach Shoots
'Splash of Colour' by Angie Lazaro Brings Surreal to the Seaside
Dynamically Textured Fashion
The Balenciaga AW10 Collection Explodes with Detail
Flower Petal Couture
The Giorgio Armani Prive Spring 2010 Show Blossoms for Spring
Layered Lace Straps
The Black Widow Dress by Howl is Unique Simplicity
Color-Popped Swimsuits
Sultry Irina Sheik Rocks the Beach Bunny Swimwear 2010 Collection
Butterfly Spring Fashion
Rules by Mary Creates Bright Springtime Clothes
Rosy Romance Editorials
Sophie Vlaming Shows Flowers and Lace Love for Harper's Bazaar Romania
Fashionable Fringe Pictorials
60's Style Heats Up the Vogue Russia February 2010 Issue
Waxed Male Brows
The Armani Men S/S 2010 Stars Cristiano Ronaldo
Surreal Swimtography
Tim Tadder's TYR Swimwear Shoot Would Make Michael Phelps Proud
Bridal Baseball Uniforms
Ricardo Varela Shoot Brings Wedding Dress Trashing to the Ball Field
Ruby-Hued Screen Sirens
Editor Tonne Goodman Pays Tribute to American Style in Vogue
Goldilocks Editorials
‘Girls Allowed' in Vogue UK March 2010 Does Sweet and Spoiled
Bouquet Fashion Displays
Flowers Abound at the Liberty of London for Target NYC Pop-Up Shop
Free-Spirited Photo Shoots
Jason Lee Parry Captures Hailey Clauson Having Some Summer Fun
Seaside Denim Shoots
‘Blue Breeze' in Vogue China April 2010 is Casual Cool
Budget-Friendly Spring Style
Harper's Bazaar 'Chic at Every Price' is for Fashionistas on a Budget
Haute Poolside Photography
Tom Munro is a Photographer to the Stars
Hip Greaser Fashion
The Deluxe 2010 Spring Collection is Cooler than Cherry Cola
Sporty Spring Fashion
Vogue China Introduces 2010 Spring Styles With Karlie Kloss
Cut Out Bodysuits
The Ginta Lapina Exit Magazine Spread for Spring 2010 Bares Some Body
Rebellious Spring Fashion
See Skeleton Masks in the 55DSL Spring/Summer 2010 Line Ads
Funky Feathered Editorials
Model Abbey Lee Kershaw is a 'Oiseau Rare' in Numero Magazine
Sensual Seaside Pictorials
Tania O for Kitten Magazine V6 is Gracefully Sexy
Elegant 80s Editorials
Model Monika Jagaciak in Numero Magazine Rocks Strong Looks
Possessed Tribal Fashion
The 160g Magazine 'Tribal Dance' Editorial is Animated and Eerie
Western-Inspired Fashion Shoots
Glamour Paris April 2010 Shows Exotic Denim Looks
Sporty Feminine Fashion
The Mossimo for Target Spring 2010 Collection is Fun and Flirty
Bunnicula Fashiontography
A Vampy Caroline Trentini for 'Wonderland' in Numero 109
Seductive Accessories
Kirsi Nisonen Creates Drama with Hats, Bows and Lace
Cimmerian Editorials
Miguel Reveriego Adds Frida Gustavsson to Numero Feb 2010
Beach Babe Winter Shoots
Miranda Kerr Says 'Wish You Were Here' for Marie Claire January Issue
Flexible Photography
Lukasz Murgrabia's Ad Photography Displays Clever Versatility
Half-Shaved Beach Shoots
Vogue Brazil March 2010 Shows Fierce Leather & Lace
Mysterious Garbage Photography
Ambroise Tezenas Tells Compelling Stories With Pictures
Chromatic Pop Art Ads
The Men's Lacoste Red and Lacoste Spring 2010 Campaigns
Vibrant Photo Candids
“Photography Artist” Sina Demiral Captures Bright Moments
18 Lovely Lacoste Finds
From Canary Yellow Polos to Sour Patch Caps
Tropical Horseback Editorials
Max Abadian Shoots the Nika Lauraitis Flare Magazine Spread
Sun-Splashed Fashiontography
Marlos Horst Works Sunflowers & Fur for Peter Gehrke
Parisian Mime Fashion
The Vivetta AW10 Collection by Vivi Ponti
Fashionable Dreamscapes
Marie Claire Italia March 2010 Issue Shows Beachside Beauty
Supermodel Road Trip Spreads
Amber Valletta and Michael Rady Head on 'The Great Escape' in Elle
Facedown Photoshoots
Model Erin Axtell Works a Rocker Diva Attitude
Floppy Feathered Hats
Anja Rubik Covers Vogue Spain March 2010
Nautical Daydream Editorials
Model Flavia Oliveira Gets 'Lost in Rio' for Vogue Brazil
Fantastic Feathered Editorials
Model Shalom Harlow Takes Flight for 'Chrysalide' in Numero #108
Belly-Baring Fashiontography
Laurie Trott & Viki Collaborate for Blackbook
Pastel Bouffant Fashion
The 2010 Chanel Haute Couture Collection Takes Cues from Minnie Mouse
Studded Plaid Menswear
The Riccardo Tisci 'Heavy Luster' Editorial for Givenchy
Billie Jean-Inspired Ads
Light-Up Dance Floors in the Sultry Armani Exchange Holiday 2009 Campaign
Billowy Evening Gowns
The Temperely London 2010 Pre-Fall Collection for 2010
Sizzling Wetsuits
The January/February Issue of Russh Makes a Steamy Beach Statement
Warrior Princess Fashion
The Sass & Bide L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival Show
Hobo Chic Campaigns
Topshop Spring 2010 Denim Ads Are a Fashionable Mess
Silver Surfer Shoots
Model Abbey Lee Kershaw Gets Metallic for ‘Lunaire' in Numero
Warrior Waistcoats
One Teaspoon's Spring 2010 Collection is Fashionable Armor
Grey-Scale Parlor Photography
Mamuka Kikalishvili Combines Elegance and Sensuality
'Matrix' Street Style
The Alexander Wang AW10 Collection is Action Hero-Friendly
Beach-Side Knit Wear
'The Big Chill' in Elle Magazine Shows Fun in the Winter Sun
Resort-Ready Fashiontography
The Botanical and Striped 'Escape Artist' for Teen Vogue
Cat Ear Couture
The Sona Matufkova Elle Russia Editorial for November 2009
Troublemaking Celebtography
Courtney Love Covers Spin Magazine March 2010
Damsels in Denim
'Feel Free' in Vogue Germany May 2010 is Easygoing
Country Maiden Frocks
The Eniko Mihalik Glamour Hungary Editorial Shows Farm Girl Innocence
Peppy Red Spreads
Ginta Lapina is Stunning in Numero Magazine Editorial
Floppy Stetson Hats
Trovata Spring 2010 Women's Collection Nails Old West Chic
Chain Link Makeup
'Voodoo Girl' in Ten Magazine Spring 2010 is Edgy
Bespeckled Photography
The Julia Galdo 'Freckle' Portfolio is Elegant and Earthy
Tweaked Black Ties
'The Tux Remix' in Elle UK Gives an Entirely New Perspective on Formal Dressing
Electric Blue Bodysuits
Please Fashion Paper March 2010 Shows Incredible Vibrant Hues
Bold Gold Bangles
Numero February 2010 Mixes Wild & Tribal
Rocker Pinstripe Overalls
160g Magazine March 2010 Shows Feisty Redhead Fashions
Multimedia Couture Art
The Artwork of Adriana Munoz Craftily Incorporates Extra Materials
Letterman Jacket Revivals
Japan's Deluxe Gets Fashion Forward by Going Back
Lakeside Frock Fashion
The ANTIPODiUM AW10 Collection is 'Ab-Fab'
Designer Banana Hammocks
Comme des Garcon and Speedo Class-Up Men's Swimwear
See-Through Plastic Trenches
‘Heat Index' in Elle US April 2010 is Steamy
Canadian Tuxedo Editorials
Vogue Paris' 'En Vogue' is Reviving Head-To-Toe Jeans
Gas Pumps as Lighters
Whatever You Do, Don't Try These Tricks from 'Girl With a Spark' at Home
Print Clashing Pictorials
Elle UK February 2010 Shows Spring in 'Modernist vs Warrior'
Blue-Faced Fashiontography
'Performance' in Numero #112 April 2010 is 1980s Sexy
Winter Beach Editorials
Model Veza Throws on Layers and Hits the Beach for Wienerin Magazine
Public Awareness Photography
The Australia Project 'Visions' Documents National Opinions
Humanimal Sidekicks
Gregor Makris Shoot for Quality Magazine Features a Beary Furry Friend
Understated Slick Fashion
The Thierry Mugler AW10 Collection is Unpretentious
Puppetmaster Photography
Riccardo Bagnoli Manipulates Images for Imagination's Sake
Metallic Leather Vests
The New and Expanded 6126 Fall Winter 2010 Collection
Carousel-Inspired Shoots
The Mulberry Spring 2010 Campaign is Dizzying
Tye Dye Frocks
Banana Republic Luxe Leisure Line Brings Laid-Back Attire