But in the 1980s, fashion photographers discovered the beach's photogenic qualities, and modelling agencies moved in, followed by property developers.
This was, in fact, no better than a hundred other faces, but it did possess a fortunately photogenic quality," she modestly told a journalist at Film Weekly in 1939.
Only her large almond-shaped blue eyes, translucent and thoughtful, suggested the photogenic quality that has helped make her a star.
Not to mention their, uh, lack of photogenic qualities.
Her father, a photographer was surprised by not only her photogenic qualities but her musical ear.
She will not be a beautiful old woman, but through her photogenic qualities, a rich one, for she has accumulated a fortune from films.
Contestants were judged on physique, photographic (photogenic qualities and the ability to work with photographers), interviewing and public speaking skills and catwalk modelling ability.
Additionally, the family members shown are not actually related, having been chosen from among the islanders for their photogenic qualities.
Circus trains have always been enjoyed by the populace because of their unusual nature and photogenic qualities.
Yet it was this grim journey - and a certain photogenic quality - that made Nansen a hero.