The 8 Most Stunning Photos From Solveig Hansen’s Equestrian SI Swim Photoshoot

The model made her debut with the magazine in Walland, Tenn.

Martha Zaytoun | Aug 31, 2023

Solveig Hansen was photographed by Ben Watts in Walland, Tenn.

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Solveig Hansen started modeling at the age of 14. Six years later, in 2015, she graced the pages of the SI Swimsuit issue, posing for a series of stunning photos in Walland, Tenn.

The model took part in the equestrian-inspired photoshoot with visual artist Ben Watts, posing on horseback amid a chic picnic set-up in the hills of rural Tennessee. The setting and aesthetics of the feature were fitting, given that she grew up on her parents’ horse farm in a small town in Denmark, according to her agency.

The 28-year-old has made a name for herself as a top Danish model in the swimwear industry, most recently working for companies such as Bec and Bridge, Fisch Swim and Hanne Bloch. Her recent jobs included photoshoots with brands Incanto Italy and Agent Provocateur.

In 2015, Hansen was one of a handful of rookies in the SI Swimsuit issue, vying for the coveted Rookie of the Year spot. Though Kelly Rohrbach won the title, Hansen certainly made the case for herself in her standout spread. The model absolutely stunned in the verdant and nature-inspired photoshoot in the mountainous countryside town of Walland, which is located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

We’ve been reminiscing about that glorious golden photoshoot from eight years ago, and in that vein, we wanted to share our favorites from the occasion. Below are a handful of the stunning snaps from Hansen’s one-time feature in SI Swim.

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Published Aug 31, 2023

MARTHA ZAYTOUN

Martha Zaytoun is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2023, she worked on the editorial board of the University of Notre Dame’s student magazine and on the editorial team at Chapel Hill, Durham and Chatham Magazines in North Carolina. When not working, Zaytoun loves to watercolor and oil paint, run and water ski. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a huge Fighting Irish fan.