Aqua – Swimwear Model Photography by Michael Iloba
Swimwear model photography is the focus of Aqua, a photographic editorial by Michael Iloba featuring model Maria Birta in Hollywood, California. Hair and makeup are credited to Audur Sif Jonsdottir.
The sequence brings together nine photographs and several swimsuit looks. The original credits name American Apparel and Mania for wardrobe, giving readers a fuller view of the creative team and styling behind the editorial.
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Aqua: A Hollywood Swimwear Editorial
The Aqua series combines swimwear styling with photographic portraiture. Its portrait-format frames and final landscape photograph are shown separately, preserving the original viewing order and aspect ratios.
Michael Iloba’s collaboration with Maria Birta forms the centre of the editorial, with makeup and hair by Audur Sif Jonsdottir. Each photograph is presented at a comfortable display size, rather than inside a gallery that can fail to load.
Swimwear Photography and Creative Collaboration
From the styling to the location, every credited element forms part of the finished photographic story. The original editorial identifies Hollywood, California as the location and credits the swimwear pieces to American Apparel and Mania.
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Photography
Michael Iloba · @michaeliloba
Model
Maria Birta (ROAR Management) · @mariabirta
Hair & Makeup
Audur Sif Jonsdottir · @audurs
Swimwear
Aqua swimsuit: American Apparel
Black swimsuit: Mania
Gold swimsuit: American Apparel
Location
Hollywood, California
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