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L’Été Infini
If I had to sum up this photoshoot in one word, it would be “golden”, not just because of the light, but because of everything it meant to me. I was pregnant at the time with my son, and in a very quiet way, that changed how I experienced the entire day. It wasn’t just a shoot anymore; it became something I carried with me, moment by moment, feeling everything a little more deeply and emotionally. I wasn’t there on my own, in a way I had my baby boy with me, sharing that moment with me throughout.
This photoshoot with Noémie Neuens was commissioned by Playboy USA, under the direction of Smiley Stevens. The original plan was to fly to Los Angeles for the production, but because I was pregnant, I asked if we could bring the shoot to Europe instead, where I am based. Thankfully, they agreed. And in the end, it made everything feel even more special: a Playboy USA Playmate feature, created under my own sun, in my own little corner of the world.
We shot on July 30, 2025, with the river and the Atlantic ocean in the background, making the whole scene feel naturally cinematic.
Our set was a beautiful vintage Jeanneau Attalia 32, a real nostalgic gem. The kind of boat that doesn’t just sit in the water, but feels like it carries stories with it. Slightly weathered, full of character, and absolutely perfect for the mood I had in mind, timeless, cinematic, and a little bit dreamy.
And then there was Noémie.
Sun-kissed and beautifully bronzed, she looked like she was made for the sea. Everything about the way she moved felt natural, and every frame felt alive.
It was a beautiful day of sun, sea, and creation, and one I’ll always carry with me.
– Ana Dias
BTS photos by Gonçalo Jorge
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Photographer: Ana Dias; Executive Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Playboy Editor-in-Chief: Mike Guy; Creative Director: Smiley Stevens; Creative Project Manager: Alicen Lewis; Director of Operations: Maryanne Tongko; Makeup & Hair: Carla Tkachov – Team Raquel Batalha; Boat Captains: André Cipriano, Rui Rodrigues; On-Board Crew Support: Beatriz Filipa; Logistics & On-Set Support: Eva Pinto; Drone Operator: Pedro Barradas; Camera Operator & Video Editor: Filipe Figueiredo; Special Thanks: Setúbal Alive
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Playboy, Noémie Neuens
Lucky Number 9
Playboy USA will forever hold a very special place in my heart. It’s where it all began, and where I always dreamed of working.
Throughout the years, I’ve had the joy of collaborating with so many incredible international editions, but there’s nothing quite like seeing my work come to life in the pages of the American edition, the very heart of Playboy.
The Winter 2025 issue has just been announced, an absolutely iconic edition bringing together twelve stunning Playmates in one timeless celebration! I’m beyond proud and excited to have photographed two of these amazing women: Michelle Weisstuch and Noémie Neuens.
This project means so much to me, as I photographed these extraordinary women during my pregnancy, while expecting my baby boy. Creating life and creating art at the same time made this journey incredibly emotional and unforgettable for me.
With this release, I have now photographed nine Playmates for Playboy USA, and every single one feels like a dream come true.
Playmates I’ve photographed for Playboy USA:
Michelle Weisstuch – July 2025 Playmate
Noémie Neuens – May 2025 Playmate
Priscilla Huggins – July 2020 Playmate
Marsha Elle – April 2020 Playmate
Teela LaRoux – July 2019 Playmate
Yoli Lara – June 2019 Playmate
Miki Hamano – March 2019 Playmate
Olga De Mar – October 2018 Playmate
Valeria Lakhina – July 2018 Playmate
Forever grateful for this journey.
October 28, 2025
– Ana Dias
Playmates of the Month
Michelle Weisstuch – July 2025 Playmate, Playboy USA
Noémie Neuens – May 2025 Playmate, Playboy USA
Priscilla Huggins – July 2020 Playmate, Playboy USA
Marsha Elle – April 2020 Playmate, Playboy USA
Teela LaRoux – July 2019 Playmate, Playboy USA
Yoli Lara – June 2019 Playmate, Playboy USA
Miki Hamano – March 2019 Playmate, Playboy USA
Olga De Mar – October 2018 Playmate, Playboy USA
Valeria Lakhina – July 2018 Playmate, Playboy USA
BEHIND THE SCENES
Behind the scenes: Ana Dias, pregnant, photographing Playmate Noémie Neuens for the Winter 2025 issue of Playboy USA.
On set with photographer Ana Dias and Playmate Michelle Weisstuch, creating the July 2025 Playboy USA editorial.
Lifesaver
Playmate Valeria Lakhina brings her fiery charm to the sun-baked shores of Portugal. Without a care in the world, there’s nothing but smooth sailing ahead with the beautiful Valeria. “I feel sexiest when I’m seaside. With freckles, a suntan and droplets of salt in my hair,” she says. Check out this Ukraine-born and Moscow-based exuberant redhead in her July 2018 Playmate pictorial shot by Ana Dias.
First published in Playboy July/August 2018 Issue
Also published in Playboy Portugal July 2018 Issue; Playboy Italy July/August 2018 Issue; Playboy Ukraine July/August 2018 Issue; Playboy Poland August 2018 Issue; Playboy Netherlands October 2018 Issue; Playboy Czech Republic October 2018 Issue; Playboy Hungary November 2018 Issue; Playboy Calendar 2019; Playboy Poland Calendar 2019; Playboy Germany October 2019 Issue; Playboy Ukraine Calendar 2022; Playboy Russia Spring 2022
Buy the issue here
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Model: Valeria Lakhina; Photographer: Ana Dias; Producer: Gonçalo Jorge; Photography Assistants: Nikolai Striebel, Pedro Teixeira; Makeup & Hair: Jenny Miranda; Video: Filipe Figueiredo; Aerial Images: Filipe Teixeira
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