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Ever since I started shooting for Playboy, I’ve had this itch to photograph a classic Bunny in the official Playboy costume. I’d been talking to Katzi Stadler, the pictorial director of German Playboy, about this for a while, and she generously offered to loan me a Bunny outfit and the necessary accessories. All I had to do was give her a shout, and she’d ship it my way.
I was just waiting for the right moment with the right model to bring this vision to life. My aim was to pay homage to the swinging ’60s with a photoshoot inspired by the old-school Playboy clubs from that era. For that, I needed a model who had that whole vibe going on, and a place that oozed glamour and timeless charm.
That’s where Solomia Maievska came into the picture. She was the model I had in mind, with her beautiful and generous bust, short hair, those big, mesmerizing eyes, and a genuine, childlike smile. Her timeless beauty made her the perfect fit to be my Bunny!
As for the location, nothing screamed ’60s glamour like a casino: the dazzling lights, the slot machines, the roulette wheels, and the classic allure reminiscent of Ian Fleming’s Bond world. It also had a nostalgic touch of old Playboy Clubs I aimed to capture.
Of course, this kind of shoot could only happen at the fabulous Casino Lisboa. This place holds a special spot in my heart since it’s where I had my first major photography exhibition, “Ana Dias – Playboy World.”
So, on July 11, 2023, we were all set: the model, my crew, and myself, working together to bring this project to life.
Here’s an interesting tidbit about shooting in a casino that is obvious but we usually don’t think about—casinos are pretty much always open. To get a shoot in there, we had a very narrow window of opportunity, limited to the early morning hours. Time was ticking!
We had to pull out all the stops to stay awake. Figueiredo and Gomes traveled all the way from up north at 2:00 a.m. Raquel didn’t even get to hit the sack, coming straight from another job. As for me, Gonçalo, Jaime and Solomia, we managed to grab a tad more sleep, but not by much.
Despite the race against the clock, we pulled off shots on two different casino floors and even squeezed in some studio shots, which ended up on the cover of the December issue of Playboy Germany.
– Ana Dias
BTS photos by Gonçalo Jorge, Gonçalo Gomes and Jaime Luiz
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Model: Solomia Maievska; Photographer: Ana Dias; Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Photography Assistant: Gonçalo Gomes; Makeup & Hair: Raquel Batalha; Video: Filipe Figueiredo; Special Thanks: Jaime Luiz; Kathrin Stadler
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French Affair
Playmate Clédia Fortin is a total smokeshow in this set from photographer Ana Dias. Tall and slender, with chocolate-brown hair, black eyes and full lips, Clédia is a whole lot of woman. On location in a beautiful summer villa, she feels relaxed and liberated. “The mood was very calm and fluid, which allowed me to be totally comfortable with my body. That’s exactly what I needed to be able to show who I am and to create authentic images,” she reveals. Posing poolside with some retro technology like an old school cell phone, television, and a Polaroid camera, Clédia is indeed as authentic as can be.
A lover of art, nature and music, this 22 year old French model can be seen in fashion magazines the world over. When she is not posing for a camera, she’ll likely be playing the piano or cello for her friends. “Music is a real wealth and plays an obvious role in regulating our emotions, so if I can share this with others, I am the most fulfilled,” Clédia says.
“Posing nude is liberating and nudity, in my opinion, is the purest expression of beauty. I find that there is nothing more beautiful than a raw, natural naked woman,” she says. Be sure to check out Clédia’s sensual sophistication, right here.
First published in Playboy Czech Republic September 2021 Issue
Also published in Playboy Germany December 2021 Issue
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Model: Clédia Fortin; Photographer: Ana Dias; Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Makeup & Hair: Raquel Batalha; Video: Filipe Figueiredo; Aerial Images: Pedro Barradas
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Coco de Mer
Embrace the summer heat with the international Playboy model Naomi Nash. Effortlessly soaking up the sun, lounging in the sand, and feeling the salty Atlantic Ocean on her skin, Naomi shared her day with the lens of the photographer Ana Dias. To say Naomi is breathtaking would be an understatement. Tall and dark-skinned, with full lips and a God-given flawless body—you can’t miss Naomi regardless of where you spot her. “I’m introverted, quiet and reserved but I like to think that I’m also super fun—you just have to get to know me,” she begins. “I have profound emotional responses to music, art and nature. And I happily lose myself in daydreams, inventing all sorts of stories and conversations in my mind.” Despite her shyness, Naomi is a bold model whose portfolio speaks for itself. “I’ve already achieved most of the goals and ambitions I had for my career as a nude artist. Being in Playboy was the pinnacle,” shares the 22 years old model. “I was eager to work with Ana Dias for quite a while, so shooting with her was definitely a dream come true. She is not only a sensational photographer, but also an easy-going, friendly and pure empathetic soul.”
Originally from Yaoundé, Cameroon, and now based in Lyon, France, Naomi has always been passionate about nudity. “I love to pose nude. I mainly pose nude for myself. I think it’s the most pleasant way that I have found to express my extrovert side and to take care of my mental health,” she says. “Having a photographer like Ana who appreciates who I am and who is able to transform my body and my personality into art is what makes posing nude empowering and invigorating for me”.
Get to know Naomi Nash in this pictorial for Playboy Netherlands, right here.
First published in Playboy Netherlands September 2021 Issue
Also published in: Playboy Germany Special Digital Edition Issue – JETZT WIRD’S HEISS 2021
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Model: Naomi Nash; Photographer: Ana Dias; Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Makeup & Hair: Raquel Batalha; Video: Filipe Figueiredo; Aerial Images: Pedro Barradas
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