Get inspired by Miss Universe Philippines 2018, Catriona Gray, as she elevates her beach photos with effortless poses and clever props
Just last night, the Miss Universe Philippines 2018 was announced. Congratulations to the beautiful Catriona Gray!
After winning Miss World Philippines 2016 and being part of the top 5 finalists of Miss World 2016, the Filipino-Australian beauty is in the spotlight once again.
We’ve also noticed that the beauty is fond of spending time by the water, documenting her beach trips with a range of poses, from candid to fierce. And since summer is coming up, we can definitely get a few pointers from her:
1. Easy breezy
How I feel now that I’m (finally) back in the place I grew up in. 😄💕🌊
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Dec 17, 2017 at 8:13pm PST
In a beach trip to Australia last December, Catriona showed us how to do candid without looking too candid. Sitting cross-legged on the sand, she let her hair loose and enjoyed the afternoon breeze in a flattering angle.
2. Props, props, props
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Oct 21, 2017 at 9:07pm PDT
Sometimes, using whatever prop is closest to you makes for a more interesting photo. Here, she uses everyone’s favorite summer drink: buko juice!
3. Know yourself
I’m a happy clam!! 🌊🐚😍👒☀ #RoaringAdventures #CatelleTravels
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Oct 21, 2017 at 12:01am PDT
It helps to know your best features, being confident enough to show them off. Showing off her long legs, Catriona posed at the edge of her boat while on a tour in Coron, Palawan.
4. Back at it
Being a tourist in my home town! 🏃🇦🇺☀🍃
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Dec 28, 2017 at 11:52pm PST
If you want the view you’re looking at to be the focal point of your photo, pose with your back to the camera. The beauty is seen doing this pose while visiting Josephine Falls in Queensland, Australia.
5. Under the sea
A post shared by Catriona Gray (@catriona_gray) on Nov 27, 2017 at 1:49am PST
Catriona loves to document her adventures, as seen in a photo of her scuba diving trip in Balicasag, Bohol. Rather than the typical beach poses we’re used to seeing all over Instagram, she mixes things up with a photo that is fun and authentic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Catriona Gray is a Filipino-Australian beauty who was announced as Miss Universe Philippines 2018. She previously won Miss World Philippines 2016 and was part of the top five finalists at Miss World 2016. The feature looks at how she poses in beach photos on Instagram.
Catriona sat cross-legged on the sand during a December 2017 beach trip in Australia, letting her hair loose and enjoying the afternoon breeze from a flattering angle. The feature describes this as a way to look candid without appearing too candid.
Catriona used buko juice, which the feature calls everyone’s favorite summer drink, as a prop. In another photo, she posed at the edge of a boat during a tour in Coron, Palawan, showing off her long legs, as an example of knowing your best features.
Pose with your back to the camera, as Catriona did while visiting Josephine Falls in Queensland, Australia. The feature explains that this keeps the view as the focal point of the photo rather than the person, which suits scenic backdrops such as waterfalls and wide shorelines.
Catriona shared an underwater photo from a scuba diving trip at Balicasag in Bohol, and mentioned seeing a sea turtle. The feature describes it as a fun and authentic alternative to the typical beach poses seen on Instagram, and a reflection of her love of documenting adventures.
