Clothing for underwater models

Clothing (or lack thereof) is an integral part of a successful underwater shoot. It depends entirely on your aim or idea but generally try to use clothes that are loose or slightly too big. This allows them to move around underwater and adds a sense of movement and really accentuates that the shoot was taken underwater. An easy way to really emphasize the underwater element of the shoot is to use fabric as a “streamer.”


The use of clothing can also add a colour element to a shoot. Bright vivid clothing or darks/whites add a distinctive compositional element. An easy way to create a strong image is to contrast the clothing colour with the background. For example, a strong red dress against a black background creates great contrast.