2026 Swimwear Issue — Model Casting Call
Make a Splash. Elevate Your Portfolio. Be Seen.
An exclusive editorial project published in NÜSCENE Magazine
I am casting 30 female models (18+) for the 2026 Swimwear Issue, a curated editorial project photographed and produced entirely by me and published in NÜSCENE Magazine — an independent fashion and editorial publication focused on modern visual storytelling.
This is not influencer content and not a casual photoshoot.
This is a professionally produced magazine editorial with a defined creative vision, clear production timeline, and published release.
📍 Shot on location: Myrtle Beach & the Carolina Coast
📅 Shooting period: Late March – Mid May 2026
📖 Publication: early June 2026
👉 Apply below to be considered
About the Swimwear Issue
The Swimwear Issue is an annual editorial series dedicated exclusively to swimwear imagery — elevated, intentional, and created with publication in mind.
Each year, this project:
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Features 30 selected models
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Is photographed across multiple coastal locations
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Is designed specifically for magazine layouts and storytelling
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Culminates in a dedicated editorial issue release
Previous editions of this project were produced in partnership with Dreamy Magazine.
For 2026, the Swimwear Issue is being published independently through NÜSCENE Magazine, allowing for tighter creative direction and a stronger editorial voice.
Who Should Apply
This casting call is ideal for:
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Models looking to build or elevate an editorial-quality portfolio
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Models interested in published work, not just social media content
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New and experienced models comfortable with swimwear
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Models seeking professionally directed, magazine-level imagery
Agency representation is not required, and prior editorial experience is not necessary.
What matters most:
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Confidence and presence
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Comfort on camera
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Ability to take direction
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Professionalism throughout the process
What Selected Models Receive
Selected models will receive:
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A professionally directed swimwear editorial photoshoot
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Magazine-quality images created specifically for publication
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Inclusion in the 2026 Swimwear Issue of NÜSCENE Magazine
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The opportunity to purchase images from the shoot for personal portfolio use
There is no cost to apply.
Image purchases are optional and available after the shoot.
Magazine purchase is optional and available after the shoot.
Why Editorial Work Matters
Editorial modeling is about storytelling, presence, and visual authority — not trends or algorithms.
Being published in a curated swimwear issue:
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Elevates your portfolio beyond test shoots
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Demonstrates how you photograph in a true editorial context
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Positions you within a professional creative production
This project is designed to create images that last, not just images that perform in a feed.
