5 Gorgeous Photos From Katrina Scott’s History-Making SI Swim Shoot in St. Croix

The 2021 Swim Search open casting call winner was the first visibly pregnant woman to pose for the magazine.

Ananya Panchal | Oct 13, 2023

Katrina Scott was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix.

Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

Katrina Scott made history with her sophomore SI Swimsuit feature in 2022. The Swim Search open casting call alum, who was named Rookie of the Year in ’21, was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix and became the first visibly pregnant woman to be featured in the magazine.

The Live Beautifully online community founder has previously opened up about her experience with IVF and how her second pregnancy and labor were difficult.

“It’s so crazy because I feel like I’ve been on my fertility journey while being part of the Sports Illustrated family. They have been there for me through all the ups and downs,” she recalled about what her historic feature meant. “When I first had a miscarriage, the whole team at SI sent the most beautiful arrangement and checked in on me. Then when I walked the runway, I was doing my IVF treatments. And then I was asked to be back in the publication, but pregnant. This is really an SI Swimsuit baby!”

The fitness instructor, YouTuber and Tone It Up founder was captured by Yu Tsai in Tampa, Fla. for her debut. She shares her two daughters, Colette and Bella with husband Brian. Scott is also the creator and designer of KSL the Label.

Below are five of our favorite photos from her SI Swim shoot in St. Croix last year.

Katrina Scott — Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

Now through Nov. 1, 100% of SI Swimsuit’s portion of proceeds from cover prints purchased here will be donated to the Maui Strong Fund, which is helping to support the people and places of Maui affected by the recent wildfires.

Shop Now and Make a Difference

Published Oct 13, 2023

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When she is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, Panchal can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. Panchal has a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Boston University.