Kamie Crawford Was a Sun-Kissed Goddess During Her SI Swim Debut in St. Croix

The two-time brand model and TV host stunned during her 2022 feature with Derek Kettela.

Ananya Panchal | Feb 15, 2024

Kamie Crawford was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix.

Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

SI Swimsuit model Kamie Crawford made her debut with the magazine with visual artist Derek Kettela in St. Croix in 2022 and totally blew us away. The TV host, who appears on MTV’s Are You The One? and Catfish: The TV Show returned the the fold last year, when she traveled to the breathtaking island of Dominica and posed for photographer Yu Tsai for a series of stunning, Mother Nature-inspired pics.

The former Miss Teen USA is also a social media influencer, who uses her platform to advocate for body positivity and shed light on representation in the fashion, modeling and entertainment industries.

The 31-year-old, who received her degree in communications and media studies from Fordham University, is also the host of the Relationsh*t With Kamie Crawford podcast, where she invites guests and talks about all things healthy boundaries, relationship advice and navigating the dating world.

“I don’t think I realized until I became a part of the team what a family it is,” the Crawford gushed about her experience with the brand. “Everyone is so sweet. Everyone is so nice. Everyone is so encouraging. Exactly what they put out is exactly what it is, which is rare in this industry. A lot of [the industry] is smoke and mirrors, but SI is the real deal. [Being on location for a photoshoot] makes you feel like you’re on another planet. Literally like you’re on the moon. It’s the best.”

Below are six jaw-dropping pics from Crawford’s rookie SI Swim photo shoot in St. Croix.

Kamie Crawford was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by Natalia Fedner. Bracelet by Cartier.

Kamie Crawford was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by Tropic of C. Necklaces by Child of Wild and Eklexic.

Kamie Crawford was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by HAUS OF PINKLEMONAID. Top by Cotton Citizen. Earrings by Eklexic

Kamie Crawford was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by Thaikila.

MTg5NDQyMTMwODAyOTc2MDA2 — Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

Kamie Crawford was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by 437. Top by Free People. Earrings by Eklexic.

Kamie Crawford was photographed by Derek Kettela in St. Croix. Swimsuit by Vitamin A. Earrings by Eklexic. Bracelet by Cartier.

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Published Feb 15, 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.