Jessica Gomes Visits Israel, Gets Photo Taken at Dead Sea

Raphael Mazzucco

Jessica Gomes was a part of six SI Swimsuit Issues, and shot everywhere from Madagascar to Yellowstone National Park. But she'll always have a special place in her heart for Israel, where she shot at the Dead Sea during her rookie year in 2008.

"This is one of my favorite shots of all time, Jessica recalls. "I actually have it framed in my house. The mud, the wet hair. It's so raw and organic."

And while this may have been her favorite shot, it wasn't the only one from the Dead Sea. Here are some other behind-the-scenes shots from that day.

Randall Grant

Randall Grant

Randall Grant

It was SI's first-ever shoot in Israel and an experience the models and crew won't soon forget. “You come and the people are so incredible," says Brooklyn Decker, who joined Jess on the shoot. "There’s so much history. It’s this marriage of different aspects and cultures and religions. It’s such a cool place."

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Jessica Gomes was photographed by Derek Kettela in Madagascar. Swimsuit by MIKOH.

James Macari/SI

Jessica Gomes was photographed by James Macari in Yellowstone National Park.

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Jessica Gomes was photographed by Derek Kettela in Madagascar. Swimsuit by Agua Bendita.

James Macari/SI

Jessica Gomes was photographed by James Macari in Yellowstone National Park.

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Jessica Gomes was photographed by Derek Kettela in Madagascar. Swimsuit by Kovey.

James Macari/SI

Jessica Gomes was photographed by James Macari in Yellowstone National Park.

Derek Kettela/SI

Jessica Gomes was photographed by Derek Kettela in Madagascar. Swimsuit by Agua Bendita.

James Macari/SI

Jessica Gomes was photographed by James Macari in Yellowstone National Park.

Derek Kettela/SI

Jessica Gomes was photographed by Derek Kettela in Madagascar. Swimsuit by Martha Rey for The La Boheme.

James Macari/SI

Jessica Gomes was photographed by James Macari in Yellowstone National Park.