Christen Harper Blended Angel and Spacecore Vibes During Her Breathtaking SI Swim Shoot in Dominica

The three-time brand star was captured by Amanda Pratt last year.

Ananya Panchal | Jan 19, 2024

Christen Harper was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Oséree. Earrings by Alexis Bittar.

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Three-time SI Swimsuit model Christen Harper wows with every new shoot she stars in. The Swim Search open casting call alum, who was named co-winner in 2021 and co-Rookie of the Year in ’22 alongside bff and fitness influencer Katie Austin, has nailed each of her magazine features and we love nothing more than taking a look back at her photos.

She entered the industry more than a decade ago and was often told by agencies to lose weight to fit standard sizing. Harper rejected those stereotypes and requests and continued to pursue her dreams.

The 30-year-old, who grew up in Southern California and now splits her time between Los Angeles and Detroit, where her NFL star quarterback fiancé Jared Goff plays for the Detroit Lions, was photographed by Yu Tsai in Atlantic City, N.J. for her debut.

The Planted wellness and lifestyle app co-founder returned to the fold the following year and traveled to Barbados with visual artist Ben Watts.

Most recently, the swimwear designer traveled to the breathtaking Caribbean Island country Dominica, and was captured by Amanda Pratt.

“The location was stunning. I had never even heard of Dominica [before my 2023 photo shoot]. It was just so jungly and green and lush and beautiful. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been,” she told SI Swimsuit during last year’s launch week events in Florida. “And we got to go under a waterfall which was really cool. It kind of made the whole shoot a little more moody. Every year has its own magic that keeps it exciting and fresh.”

Below are six marvelous photos of Harper in Dominica.

Christen Harper was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Oséree. Earrings by Alexis Bittar.

Christen Harper was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Oséree.

Christen Harper was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Lybethras Swimwear. Ring by MAM.

Christen Harper was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. Bracelet by Alexis Bittar.

Christen Harper was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Dress by GCDS. Ring by MAM.

Christen Harper was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by IAMNOTBASIC. Earrings from model’s own collection.

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Published Jan 19, 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.