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Bezaubert von Cathy
On the first of May 2023 I flew to Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands – a Spanish archipelago just off the coast of West Africa. I had been to the Canary Islands before, but not to this particular island and I was super excited to get there. The tiny volcanic Lanzarote is a place that everyone in Portugal, my home country, has heard about. The reason for its popularity back home is because the only Nobel Prize winner in Literature in the Portuguese language, José Saramago, lived his final years there. I’m a huge Saramago fan, so to be able to see with my own eyes where he lived and where he wrote many of my favorite books had a very special significance for me. But literature aside, the reason for this trip was to shoot the cover star for Playboy Germany, aka the longest running and most successful of all international editions of Playboy. I’ve been doing it for more than a decade now, but it still feels like a dream everytime I shoot for Playboy. I sometimes have to pinch myself to make sure it’s real! Wow!
The model was the beautiful Cathy Hummels, a well known German TV presenter, influencer, IT girl and entrepreneur, together with her sister Vanessa Fischer. Shooting beautiful and strong women is always a thrill! And the sisters were so kind and easy to work with that the shoot unfolded very naturally and smoothly.
The location was the famous Lagomar house, an amazing property that, as the story goes, once belonged to Omar Sharif and was lost in a high-stakes game of cards. I’m not sure if that story is true, but I am sure that it’s one of the coolest locations ever. It was such a privilege to wonder about and photograph Cathy and Vanessa there!
– Ana Dias
Published in Playboy Germany July 2023 Issue
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Models: Cathy Hummels, Vanessa Fischer; Photographer: Ana Dias; Photography Assistant: Gonçalo Jorge; Producer: Natasa Mermer; Production: Victor Kruger – Pop House Productions; Makeup Artist: Anna Noe; Styling: Stephan Kallaus; Video: Patrick Steuber
COVERS
Match Point
Meet Svenja van den Bogaart, a rising model from Eindhoven, Netherlands, who made her dream come true as a featured Playmate in Playboy, captured by the lens of photographer Ana Dias. Watch as she shines on camera, captivating everyone with her elegance and charm. Sporting a classic tennis outfit, she oozes confidence on the red clay court. Check out the attached video to see her in action!
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Model: Svenja van den Bogaart; Photographer: Ana Dias; Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Makeup & Hair: Raquel Batalha; Video: Filipe Figueiredo; Aerial Images: Pedro Barradas
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Baby Blue
Lose yourself in the mesmerizing world of Playboy cover girl, Amelie Lou, as seen through the lens of photographer Ana Dias. Watch as Amelie’s delicate and feminine allure comes to life, whether she’s cruising on her tiny motorcycle along the Alentejo coast or taking a leisurely walk on the sandy shores, with the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean in the background.
Amelie can’t contain her excitement, saying, “It was an amazing experience! Doing a photoshoot with Ana has been a dream of mine for a long time.” Her modeling journey has taken her from her small-town roots in Donetsk, Ukraine, to globetrotting adventures while connecting with people from diverse cultures. “Sometimes, I have to stop and take a moment to recognize how much I have evolved,” she reflects.
With a petite natural figure and hypnotic blue eyes, this 24-year-old beauty believes her modeling poses come naturally. She even jokes, “Maybe I’m not even doing it right, but hey, no one’s complained yet!”
In addition to her modeling career, Amelie is also on a mission to become a psychologist and make a positive impact on people’s lives. Her dream? Helping individuals with emotional struggles understand their feelings and find meaning in life. “I’m passionate about psychology! I want to be there for people and make the world a safer place,” she shares.
And when Amelie isn’t pursuing her dreams, you’ll find her with her furry sidekick, Princess, a kitty she rescued from an animal shelter. Her compassion isn’t limited to her four-legged friend; she’s all about building deep connections with the people in her life. Family and friends hold the most special place in her heart, and she’s always ready to open up and share her feelings with those who matter most.
But there’s more to Amelie than her career and her caring nature. She loves to dance and paint at home, letting loose and expressing herself freely. “Painting is sort of a meditation for me,” she shares.
Her zest for life is downright contagious, and she tackles each day with an adventurous spirit, always eager to see what the world has in store.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Amelie Lou, just for you.
Published in Playboy Netherlands April 2023 Issue
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Model: Amelie Lou; Photographer: Ana Dias; Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Makeup & Hair: Olga Galkina – Team Raquel Batalha; Photography Assistants: Francisco Figueiredo, Duarte Gomes; Video: Filipe Figueiredo
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BEHIND THE SCENES
