Beachside Lifestyle Shoot with Chloe in Pacific Beach

This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of photographing Chloe for a fun swimsuit lifestyle session at Pacific Beach in San Diego. Chloe, who’s spending a few months in California, reached out to me for some casual beachside photos to capture her time here. With only two outfits packed, she proved that you don’t need an extensive wardrobe to create plenty of unique and dynamic looks!

For the photographers reading this, I used the RoveLight 600 in HSS mode without an ND filter. It performed reliably through over 200 shots, with more than enough power to overpower the bright midday sun. However, I personally prefer a more natural aesthetic, so I used the flash as fill light instead of fully overpowering the ambient light. This approach kept the mood of the shoot intact while still enhancing the overall exposure.

Here are a few favorites from our session—enjoy!