We Can’t Get Over These Stunningly Vibrant Photos of Olivia Brower in Great Exuma

The two-time SI Swimsuit model began her career with the brand with an idyllic tropical feature in 2019.

Olivia Brower was photographed by Laretta Houston in Great Exuma, Bahamas.Laretta Houston/Sports Illustrated

Joining the class of rookies for the 2019 SI Swimsuit Issue was nothing short of a dream come true for Olivia Brower. The model, who has worked for swimwear brands and appeared on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar, could barely contain her excitement on the set of her debut in Great Exuma, Bahamas—and it showed in the fantastic, bubbly pics that photographer Laretta Houston captured.

“SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT!! This has been a dream of mine since I started modeling,” she expressed in an Instagram post at the time. “Overjoyed to be apart of such an iconic magazine. @si_swimsuit. HUGE THANK YOU to @mj_day @alyssaconroy @kbhendrix for believing in me, giving me a chance, and making my dream come true!”

She brought that very same energy to the set of her first feature, posing in a series of appropriately vibrant bikinis on the white sand beaches and in the clear blue waters of the island destination.

Brower’s fantastic skill earned her a second feature in the magazine only a year later, giving her the chance to travel to an equally idyllic tropical location, Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands. Like the first, she made the most of that second experience, posing in a series of shimmery swimsuits that—combined with her personality—made for a bright, shining feature.

Though we could always say more about that sophomore appearance, today we’re taking a look back at Brower’s incredible debut. Below, we have curated just a few of the stunning photos that we just can’t get over.

Laretta Houston/Sports Illustrated

Laretta Houston/Sports Illustrated

Laretta Houston/Sports Illustrated

Laretta Houston/Sports Illustrated

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