Behind the Scenes: Our Golden Hour Photoshoot
Golden hour in Turkey wasn’t just beautiful, it was magical, so much so that we wanted to share the experience with you.
It’s that moment when the sun dips low, the light softens, and everything glows. A reminder of what it means to be calm and take a moment to absorb the beauty around us.
Day One: Chasing the Sun
Our first day started on Turkey’s gorgeous beaches, crystal-clear water, golden sand, endless skies. We focused on capturing movement, light, and joy. It’s those little moments that make summer feel effortless, and as the sun dipped lower, golden hour arrived, and everything glowed. Another reminder to be confident and radiate energy in everything we do.
Day Two: Life on the Water
Day two took us out to sea. Shooting from a boat gave us the freedom to move, laugh, and let the wind play with our pieces ,and honestly, laugh we did! Working with incredible women brings so much joy, and sharing such experiences with friends and the amazing NAIA team made us feel fearless, radiant, and unstoppable.
Plus, the sun sparkling on the water, the fabrics flowing in the breeze… it was pure summer inspiration. Moments like these stop us in our tracks and remind us how much we are inspired by the community of amazing NAIA women who wear our pieces and support us.
Day Three: Capturing the NAIA Spirit
By the third day, the rhythm of the shoot was effortless. Mornings were spent reviewing shots, afternoons prepping for golden hour, and evenings were filled with laughter, barefoot walks, and sunsets that made everything feel magical. We said it on numerous occasions: it reminded us of the NAIA woman, vibrant, joyful, and unapologetically herself.
When we create our collections, it’s not just about design; it’s so much more than that. It’s about how you feel when wearing NAIA and the memories you make. Our swimwear isn’t just fabric; it’s designed to move with you, to celebrate your strength, your style, and your confidence. Turkey gave us the backdrop, but the real inspiration. You, the Naia woman.
We had to share this with you because, honestly, it felt like you were right there with us, glowing, laughing, and living every golden-hour moment.
Love,
Tess & Gayle
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