6 Photos From Birthday Girl Brooks Nader’s SI Swim Photo Shoot in the Dominican Republic

The five-time brand star landed on the cover of last year’s issue, making her the second Swim Search alumna to ever do so.

Ananya Panchal | Feb 6, 2024

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic.

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Brooks Nader is an SI Swimsuit stalwart. The Swim Search alumna, who won the open casting call in 2019, has been featured in every issue since. Like the magazine’s editor in chief MJ Day said, the 2023 cover girl has “represented this brand with every ounce of [her] soul.”

The Louisiana native, who turns 27 today, is also a DIBS beauty investor, and has traveled to the Bahamas, Bali, Hollywood, Fla., Montenegro and the Dominican Republic with the brand. Each and every time she steps in front of the camera, Nader never fails to amaze.

“When I decided to stand in that line in Miami for SI Swim Search with a chance to be in the 2019 issue, I was so nervous, I was doubting myself, I was feeling insecure,” Nader reflected in 2021. “Sports Illustrated literally launched me, launched my career, made other people realize that everything is accepted, everything is O.K., it’s O.K. to be you, and this is the only shoot that I’m literally never nervous for, I’m just excited for, so I feel like that speaks volumes about the team, the experience, like the whole vibe of SI Swimsuit and I’m so lucky to be a part of this family.”

Last year, Nader fulfilled her lifelong dream of landing on the front of an SI Swimsuit Issue following her feature in the Dominican Republic. She donned a gorgeous Baywatch-inspired red one-piece and power posed, proving that she has truly impeccable modeling skills and is well-deserving of her exciting cover girl moment.

In honor of her birthday today, you’ll find collection of some of our favorite pics from her 2023 photo shoot with James Macari below.

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by It’s Now Cool. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and ring by Gorjana.

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Earrings from model’s own collection.

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by BANANHOT. Earrings by Cult Gaia.

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by NAU BIKINIS.

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Matthew Bruch. Bracelets by Noir provided by New York Vintage. Earrings by Electric Picks x Brooks Nader.

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Published Feb 6, 2024

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.