Emerging fashion photographer Dimitar Krkaliev is making waves with this sensual story, which contrasts high fashion swimwear against desolate backdrops. The shoot stars up-and-comer Casey Newport rocking fashions exclusively provided by White Sands Australia. The photog, who is a native to the area, is aiming his career at advertising, fashion editorial and beauty, and this captivating shoot is a step in the right direction.
“I have always liked the idea of shooting a model in an environment which creates a bit of a contrast to the way she is styled." Says Krkaliev, who did just that in this salacious swim shoot, which features Newport in an empty swimming pool, sporting the edgiest and freshest in swimwear for the season.
Implications - The interaction between styles and setting is essential to the aesthetic of a shoot. For viewers, this relationship translates to a connection between the the photographer and the viewer based on a contextual story that creates a much more intimate relationship with the shoot and thus, with the company it is representing.
What's Driving This Trend
- Contrasting Environments
- Creating a contrast between the model's style and the backdrop can make a fashion shoot more visually striking and memorable.
- Edgy Swimwear
- Photographing models in edgy swimwear adds a sense of boldness and uniqueness to fashion editorials and advertising campaigns.
- Contextual Storytelling
- Using the combination of setting and fashion to create a narrative can establish a deeper connection between viewers, the shoot, and the represented company.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Photography
- Fashion photographers can explore the concept of contrasting environments to create visually striking and memorable images.
- Swimwear Industry
- Swimwear brands can embrace the trend of featuring edgy swimwear in fashion shoots for a bolder and more unique brand image.
- Advertising and Marketing
- Advertisers and marketers can leverage contextual storytelling in fashion shoots to establish a deeper connection between viewers, the shoot, and the represented company.
