ABOUT US
ABOUT Swim Shoots
Swim Shoots is committed to providing unique photo shoot experiences to photographers around the world. We focus on three areas of the shoot to make them unique.
Models - Whether it is published swimsuit models, agency-represented fashion models, or a celebrity guest, we aim to provide stellar talent to be the star of your next image.
Locations - Our favorite locations are abroad and exotic, from the beaches of South Africa to the mountains of Colombia, providing a spectacular back drop to a spectacular view.
Professional Production - We source local industry professionals from makeup artists to stylists to level up your game.
YOUR HOST
Brian Kelley — Founder, President, and avid photographer.
PARTNERS
We want to feature your products — Swim Shoots is looking for photography gear manufacturers and providers to showcase to our photographers during their photo shoots.
If you are interested in being featured, email us at brian@swimshoots.com.
HISTORY
In 2010 I was traveling to Guatemala for business. An avid hobbyist photographer that enjoyed shooting swimsuit and fashion models, I thought the Spanish colonial city of Antigua Guatemala would be a great opportunity to take some interesting photos. Working with my business contact in Guatemala, I was able to set up a photo shoot with a Brazilian girl for my final weekend. I had a fun shoot and really enjoyed the adventure of shooting in such a unique location. I came away from that trip wanting to shoot more in exotic locations.
Brian's first international photo shoot in Antigua, Guatemala.
I had that opportunity in 2011, when I was again leaving the country but this time for an epic vacation. I had been planning this trip for awhile, a three-week trip around South America. Again, I wanted to take some time to shoot while traveling. So I decided to set up a photo shoot in Buenos Aires. It wasn't easy, but eventually I found someone willing to work with me. The end result was a shoot next to the public library in Buenos Aires. A location that GUESS Jeans had just used for a campaign the week before. It was amazing and an image from that shoot is still proudly displayed in my living room.
The second international photo shoot in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
I have taken several other domestic trips including New Orleans, Miami, and more. Each trip I set up a photo shoot, but the coordination is never easy. From these trips and photo shoots, I decided I wanted to make it easier for photographers like myself to work with agency represented models in unique and beautiful locations. Thus the idea of Swim Shoots photo experiences was born.