Recently we shot our final photoshoot for our Island Time Collection. We hired out a stunning (what you would call) "Instagram House" for this photoshoot - and it was perfect! We had 2 shooters; a photographer as well as videographer and film photographer which made the campaign just as epic!
We shot models for each bikini size in our current size range which allows our customers (YOU!) to see our bikinis on different body types - something we should have done a lot sooner. One of the aims for us for this shoot was also to find some more stripped back, everyday natural looking women to photograph for this campaign. We think our girls are stunning and am so happy with how the shoot turned out.
We asked our models to answer a few questions so you can get more of an idea of how they align with our brand and get more of an intake into our shoot.
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MEET TASH | @tashegger - SIZE 10 - 12
Question: What is your favourite thing about / to do in summer?
Beach days with heaps of friends and having a beach set up for the day with umbrellas and food. Just surfing, swimming & sun baking all day!
Question: Do you struggle with any insecurities? If so, how do you manage this?
I sometimes struggle with the fact that I've put on weight in the last couple of years and tend to compare myself to my old body a lot. To help with this I remind myself that bodies are meant to change and as long as I'm staying fit, healthy & happy, that's really all that matters.
Question: What is your favourite style of Mahalo Swim & Why?
I'm obsessed with the Daydream Bottoms and the Layla Top in the flower print! They are the most gorgeous bikinis and are so so flattering on the body. I love the high waisted bottoms that are still cheeky on the bum, it's so hard to find a good high waisted bottom that isn't full coverage but Mahalo have nailed it! The Layla Top is also so flattering and super comfortable & simple for days spent at the beach.
MEET GRACE | @graceshugg - SIZE 10
Question: What is your favourite thing about / to do in summer?
The beach! Obsessed with spending all day in the clear water, getting tanned, eating acai bowls & dancing all night!
Question: Do you struggle with any insecurities? If so how do you manage this?
Yes every week, I struggle with feeling amazing and then all of a sudden feeling very insecure and down. On those days I put my phone down and go for a long walk & listen to some music and remind myself how amazing I am.
Question: What is your favourite style of Mahalo Swim & why?
I'm obsessed with the Layla Top & Daydream Bottoms! The quality is amazing, I feel so confident in it and the top gives me great support. My new fave bikini set & I don't think I'll be getting out of it any time soon!
MEET MAKAYLA | @makaylamarr_ - SIZE 6
Question: What is your favourite thing about / to do in summer?
Summer holidays having time to spend with family and friends.
Question: Do you struggle with any insecurities? If so, how do you manage this?
IBS Bloating is my main insecurity, it is unpredictable and causes my stomach to bloat. I maintain this insecurity by staying away from foods that trigger my stomach to bloat eg. spicy foods and alcohol.
Question: What is your favourite style of Mahalo Swim and why?
Definitely the Oceana Set in the print, the bottoms are a perfect cut of cheekiness.
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We love our Mahalo Family more than you know! We plan on connecting with you all further and always showcasing you behind our shoots and the girls we work with. You can head to our instagram (@mahaloswim) to keep up to date with behind the scenes of our shoots, our daily stories and more!
Oceans of love honeys,
MAHALO SWIM X