Whether you’re at the beach in Malibu or hanging out at Barton Springs in Austin, there’s always an opportunity to get a super cute bikini pic by the water. Hey, we’re young! And plenty of our grandparents (including grandpas) have pictures of themselves looking cute during their lake rat or beach days.
If you want to tap into your inner model without feeling awkward posing in front of everyone, here’s how to pose at your favorite aquatic hangout and get those effortless, candid-looking shots.

This is such a cute, not-so-sexy pose! I threw on my Paliskates hoodie to cover up my chest, making this a little more social-media-friendly for anyone who has coworkers, family, or just people in general they don’t necessarily want seeing too much skin. 😂
Next up is the surfboard shot! I was actually learning how to surf this day, but if you can borrow someone’s surfboard for a quick pic, you can totally recreate this pose. Just hold it close to your body for a fun, beachy pic that’s a little more unique than your standard bikini shot.
Next is what I call the “half-dressed” pose. Like, yes, you can see some cleavage, but I’m also covering up my bum! 😂 It’s giving a little bit of sexy without feeling like you’re putting everything on display.






Okay, these last three are definitely a little more revealing, but they’re super easy to recreate if you’re shy! Okay… maybe except for the last one. 😂
Honestly, just sitting down and posing while you’re soaking up the rays feels SO much more relaxed than standing up and trying to model while a bunch of people are around. You can look cute, get your pic, and pretend you’re just casually living your best beach life.
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