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Sun Kissed
Sometimes, life throws us unexpected challenges, and we have to think on our feet. I pride myself on being super organized photographer when it comes to my photoshoots. I always invest time in studying the models beforehand and selecting a mood that aligns with their essence, allowing me to capture their true selves.
When I first saw Natalia Andreeva, an image immediately formed in my mind—a pool adorned with aquatic accessories, a shower, and vibrant, playful elements to complement her personality. Thankfully, a friend kindly offered his house for the shoot, and everything seemed to be falling into place. The weather was cooperating too. But then, just two days before the big photoshoot on August 20, 2019, I got a real bummer of a message from the homeowner. He told me we couldn’t use his pool that day. I felt stuck in a tricky situation, not really sure what to do next.
Finding another beautiful house with a pool available in the middle of August seemed like an impossible task. I reached out to my contacts and scoured the internet, but I didn’t find any place that I liked. So, I decided to brainstorm an alternative that I could control. Since I love the beach, that was the natural choice for me, even though I had initially wanted a villa with a pool. I had to rethink everything and exchange the chlorinated water for the saltwater of the ocean.
It was like a mad rush, making me change up the mood board from my original idea. Plus, summer was in full swing, and August is when everybody takes off on vacation. Trying to find a quiet beach spot seemed almost impossible. Fortunately, I remembered a beach where I often shoot. Although it was crowded, I knew that with a 2 or 3-kilometer walk, we could find a spot just for us.
It was a tough journey, but the end result? I couldn’t be happier!
– Ana Dias
BTS photos by Gonçalo Jorge, Pedro Barradas and Magda Casqueiro
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Model: Natalia Andreeva; Photographer: Ana Dias; Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Makeup & Hair: Magda Casqueiro; Video: Pedro Barradas
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Bahama Mama
Bask in the hot Bahamian sun with the stunning wild heart international Playmate, Marisa Papen. Looking absolutely luminous, Marisa brings the summer heat in this set from photographer Ana Dias. “For me being sexy isn’t about wearing red lipstick and a pushup bra. It’s about being your true, natural self, and not to be afraid to show this,” she says. Feeling right at home, Marisa Papen walks through the beautiful white sandy beaches of the Bahamas, captivating all with her sultry gaze, tanned body, and sweet smile. “I love being outside, swimming in the ocean, breathing fresh air,” she confessed. Fall in love with her warm skin in this sun drenched Caribbean pictorial.
First published in Playboy Mexico August 2019 Issue
Also published in: Playboy Italy September 2019 Issue
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Model: Marisa Papen; Photographer: Ana Dias; Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Photography Assistants: PJ Nixon, Julian Gibson; Video: Filipe Figueiredo
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Game Set and Match
Tennis, anyone? Photographer Ana Dias shot the Latvian model Olga De Mar for this October 2018 Playmate pictorial. An absolute go-getter, Olga isn’t afraid to go after what she wants. “I want 110 percent of what life offers me,” she says. Get in the sporty mood and check out this striking blonde’s green-blue eyes, long, long legs, and sultry stares on the tennis court.
First published in Playboy September/October 2018 Issue
Also published in Playboy Poland September/October 2018 Issue; Playboy Italy October 2018 Issue; Playboy Croatia October 2018 Issue; Playboy Netherlands November 2018 Issue; Playboy US Winter Issue; Playboy Hungary March 2019 Issue; Playboy Ukraine April 2019 Issue; Playboy Greece April 2019 Issue; Playboy Germany Special Edition – Hot Blondes – 2019; Playboy Poland 2019 Calendar; Playboy US 2020 Calendar
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Model: Olga De Mar; Photographer: Ana Dias; Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Makeup & Hair: Joana Macedo; Video: Arlindo Rego; Video Editing: Filipe Figueiredo, Elias Escalante
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