A Sunrise Swimwear Shoot with Love Island’s Xanthe Wessen at Curl Curl Beach

Late last year, I had the incredible opportunity to work with Xanthe Wessen, one of the standout stars from Love Island Australia 2024. This was Xanthe’s first-ever photoshoot, and she absolutely smashed it! You can connect with her for bookings through Brooklyn MGMT—she’s an absolute star to work with.

We captured these images at the stunning Curl Curl Beach, where Xanthe wore vibrant bikinis from Color Swimwear, a favourite Australian swimwear brand. She also brought along some of her own pieces, which perfectly complemented the coastal vibe. Despite being new to modelling, Xanthe moved with ease and grace, and the results were nothing short of stunning.

Of course, being a Love Island star meant we had plenty of curious beachgoers stop by for a chat! Xanthe was incredibly gracious, taking time to share her experience on the show with fans while maintaining her focus on the shoot. Her warm, down-to-earth nature made the entire experience so enjoyable.

As always, these photos were shot on 35mm film using my trusted Canon EOS 3 with a 24-70mm L II F/2.8 lens. If you’re curious about the gear I use, you can check out the film stocks here.

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Thank you for checking out this gallery with Xanthe Wessen —a shoot full of vibrant energy, stunning swimwear, and that magical Australian sunrise! If you’re interested in working with her, get in touch through Brooklyn MGMT. Stay tuned for more stories soon!