There are moments in the modeling world when someone appears and alters the atmosphere completely. The light feels warmer, the air quieter, like the earth itself pauses to take notice. That someone is Caroline Jaquish –– a vision of grace whose beauty is matched only by the depth of her spirit.
In our Spring editorial shoot, Caroline stepped into the overcast hills of Malibu, where a sea of yellow wildflowers bloomed brightly beneath a blanket of soft gray skies. The clouds cast a diffused, cinematic light that made the scene feel equal parts serene and surreal. Paired with the lens of renowned photographer Michael Pizzoli, a master of capturing soul through subtlety, Caroline didn't just pose-she became poetry in motion. The images were luminous, almost dreamlike, and the woman at the center of it all? Ethereal, yes-but grounded in a way that made the moment unforgettable.
What struck us even more than her beauty was her wisdom. For someone so young, Caroline speaks with the poise of someone who's lived a hundred lives. Her presence is calm, her words intentional, and there's an unmistakable clarity in how she sees the world. It's rare-breathtaking, even-to encounter that kind of soulfulness wrapped in such radiance.
"I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to share not just my work, but the voice and emotion behind the photos," she told us. And that voice-so full of empathy and intention-cuts through the noise like a melody you didn't know you needed to hear.
Raised in a small town in California's Central Valley, Caroline carries with her the warmth of her upbringing and the quiet fire of someone who's always known she was destined for more. "There's always been a pull to turn my passions into something meaningful," she reflects. Her path led her not just to modeling, but to profound, human work-supporting seniors and working in hospice care. "They taught me to live a life so full there's no room for regret," she says of the people she served. That lesson lives in her every move.
And when she moves, people notice. Caroline doesn't just glide through life-she moves with purpose. She's co-founder of a fitness company that's transformed over 700,000 lives worldwide. She's a history-making pageant competitor. And now, she's stepping boldly into the fashion world, bringing all that heart with her.
Pageantry, for her, has been as much about personal evolution as public recognition. In 2024, she made waves at the Swimsuit USA International finals in Puerto Vallarta, where she was named 2nd Runner-Up and Miss Photogenic-a standout moment in a highly competitive field. "That moment meant so much to me," she says. "It felt like a confirmation of all the heart and work I've poured into this journey." Later this year, she'll return to the finals in Playa del Carmen this October, a testament to her drive, elegance, and unmistakable presence. And it's not just the swimsuits and sashes-Caroline made history as the first wife to compete at Miss California USA, breaking the mold for what a pageant competitor is "supposed" to look like. "I'm here to prove that a woman can be sexy, strong, intelligent, and ambitious all at once," she affirms. "I've built a legacy that is mine-one built on strength, compassion, and purpose."
Let's talk about the Malibu shoot-because it was something special. The sky was overcast, casting a soft, moody light across the landscape, which made the fields of golden wildflowers glow with even more intensity. The contrast was striking, and so was Caroline. "Every time I work with Michael Pizzoli, something special happens," she says. "There's a natural synergy between us. He captures not just the image, but the emotion-the soul." With the gentle wind rolling through and the clouds draping everything in diffused light, the setting brought out a quieter, more introspective energy. "As a model, it's so important to feel comfortable and free in front of the camera. With Michael, that trust is there instantly." The result? A shoot that felt raw and romantic-effortlessly beautiful, and entirely unforgettable.
Despite her rising profile, Caroline remains disarmingly grounded. "I try not to live anywhere but the present," she shares. "Spending too much time imagining what could be can steal the magic of making it happen." It's the kind of clarity and presence usually earned over decades, yet she carries it effortlessly. There's a stillness to her spirit, a centered strength that anchors even her most radiant moments. She isn't chasing the future-she's shaping it, one meaningful step at a time.
So, where to next for the starborn spirit with high fashion flair and streetwise edge? More growth. More beauty. More purpose.
"You can definitely count on more fire with Michael Pizzoli behind the lens," she says. "When we link up, it's not just a shoot-it's a statement."
Caroline Jaquish is more than a face in front of the camera-she's a force of presence, purpose, and transformation. From her Central Valley roots to international pageants and soulful Malibu shoots, she brings depth, empathy, and fire to everything she touches. She's building a legacy not just of beauty, but of substance.
Because every so often, someone comes along and reminds us what elegance really looks like. Caroline Jaquish isn't just modeling clothes-she's modeling what it means to live beautifully, courageously, and with heart wide open.
