swimsuit

I will be shooting female swimsuit models. Im curious what some photogs are usings for lighting.

A few strobes, off camera flash are the common ways. Flash will fill any nasty shadows and give the eyes a sparkle.

https://payperpost.com/opportunities/images/4738/bar_340x340.jpg - flash example, see where it has flaired in the image (the white bits)

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The Ideal lighting for nude or swimsuit shots is early morning sunrise and late afternoon sunsets. You will have to work quickly because your light changes dramatically during these hours of the day. Plan ahead. Have your model ready to go and be on location before the sun turns its warm colors. You will need someone to assist you for this type of shoot. The assistant can be a major help in holding light disks, off camera flash attachments , mirrors, diffusers and many other use full things like changing memory cards in one camera while your busy shooting with another. Studio lighting is an option too. Some photographers bring a gas powered generator to provide electricity for the strobes. Others prefer the battery powered types. Whichever suites you best. Good luck and good shooting. P.S of you would like a critique of your photos. I would be more than happy to help. Just shoot me an email to photojoe75@yahoo

I'm all about cross-lighting with the sun for this sort of shoot.... I'll commonly use my 47" octobox on a beefy studio light overpowering the sun.

Cheers!

Early morning just as the sun is rising.

Large gold reflector, maybe two of them.

Depending on the available light, use fill-flash and/or reflectors to lighten shadow areas. If necessary, use remote flashes to give light to background areas, for separation. Lighting behind the hair brings highlights to most models, as well.