Maya Guez Photographs Willy Monfret

Willy Monfret Photography by Maya Guez

Yes, I know these images has been all over the net (and I even caught it on a morning TV show) but due to a busy schedule and every photographer worst nightmare becoming a reality (whole folders with important materials will disappear of the hard drive) I am only now putting this online....:)
Well back to the main event: WILLY MONFRET an internationally renowned top model originated from Paris that has been a familiar face in advertising, magazines and campaigns for years in Europe and now is getting his chance to shine here in the states... Willy is not only a well known Model he also is an Actor and a popular night club DJ.
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Willy Monfret Photography by Maya Guez

Willy Monfret Photography by Maya Guez

Willy Monfret Photography by Maya Guez

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For this shoot (cover spread for KRAVE magazine) the concept was simple: Bring a European feel to the photographs and show that even a blue eye "preety boy" like Willy Monfret can rock unconventional high fashion looks with out compromising even a bit of his masculinity... His striking features, athletic physic and piercing eyes did the trick... I was most impressed with how proffsional he was in front of the camera and how easily he nailed exactly the "powerful masculine-meets fashion" feel I wanted.

Willy Monfret Photography by Maya Guez

Willy is currently jet setting from Continent to Continent doing modeling and DJ/music and I even got to attend one of his parties at "Green House" Night Club in Manhattan where he rocked the house. Willy and his equally Gorgeous model girlfriend could make any normal person stop and stare and that only added to the already beautiful energetic crown that was enjoying the music.

Willy Monfret Photography by Maya Guez

I would like to thank everyone that was a part of this shoot, I have gotten a lot of great responses to the results, to read the full interview pick up the latest issue of KRAVE with Willy Monfret on one cover and my friend Boris Kodjoe on the other.
Photography and Post: Maya Guez
Wordrobe Styling: Felipe' G
Grooming/mua : Erica Diggs:
Willy Monfret for KRAVE. 

It's OBVIOUS! Maya Guez for Obvious Magazine

Check out this Interview I gave to OBVIOUS Magazine "Sexy Issue". Obvious magazine is a fresh fashion and life style magazine that has beautiful fashion, beauty and modeling spreads, special thanks to the multi talented magazine founder Jerris Madison and Interviewer Leon Christian for the opportunity and continued support, more collaborations will be coming soon...!
Check out the Interview on the Obvious Mag web site: OBVIOUS MAYA GUEZ STORY or simply click on the images bellow and read the full Interview.

NFL Bret Lockett InTouch Magazine Controversy

So imagine my surprise when I saw NFL Player Bret Lockett on the cover of "In Touch Weekly" Magazine allegedly involved in sexting "affair" with the beautiful Kim Kardashian. My agent was contacted last week and informed me some of the images of Bret lockett are being considered to be purchased for use in InTouch magazine for a feature... I really thought nothing of it since this happens alot when photographers are contacted by publications to use celebs/pro athletes images. Inside the magazine story was the cover I ones shot of Bret for KRAVE FIT a few months back comparing it to Reggie Bush Man's Health cover...
According to the story in In Touch Weekly Bret and Kim Kardashian were talking on the phone and sexting for a few months in the early stages of her current Kris Humphries relationship. Kim Kardashian has responded on her site saying allegations are false and is threatening legal actions.
So is this true? Honestly I'm not in high school anymore and according to the story they never actually met in person! "sexting" to me is nothing, its far from cheating and who hasn't sent out a sexy cell picture out ones in a while ( I dare one of you to stand up!! lol) So whats the big deal even if it was? Mr. Locket is a nice guy and hard worker and conducted him self very professionally on set, and Kim is gorgeous and great buissnis woman, hopefully they will both continue doing their thing and be successful in there proffsional and personal life.

Here are more of the pictures from KRAVE FIT magazine of Bret Lockett shirtless workout.


Bret Lockett photographed by Maya Guez , All images are copyrighted and cannot be used or published without permission or direct link to this blog and photo credit. CLICK ON IMAGES TO VIEW LARGER

Maya Guez shoots NFL player Devin Thomas

I have recently had the opportunity to shoot another handsome NFL player by the name of Devin Thomas from NY Giants, you might remember Mr Thomas as the wide receiver for the Washington Redskins team but even for some of us who dont follow football he is equally known for his appearance in a hot spread Vibe magazine published combining hottest R&B female singers with NFL stars and Fantasia video Bittersweet as her love interest:

Devin Thomas has now made NY his new home and will be playing for the NY Giants this upcoming season (if all goes well with this lockout situation!).

NFL player Devin Thomas shot by Photographer Maya Guez

I have worked with several NBA , NFL and pro boxers before but I, as well many other pepole that have met Mr Thomas, can say they were not only impressed by his unique features and 6'3 athletic good looks but also by how down to earth and naturally happy he is, he was like a big kid on set playing music and cracking jokes.... Devin kept the enrgy up and kept his agent as well as the rest of the staff on set entertained... Quite a character! I definitely see the entertainment world in his future including TV and Radio
The Internet has caught up a storm with these few images that have been released from the shoot and it seems Mr Thomas has a growing base of admirers that will follow him in and out of the football field... More to come, but for now enjoy Devin Thomas shirtless shots!

NFL player Devin Thomas shot by Photographer Maya Guez

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*UPDATE 1/23/2012: Check out Devin Thomas continue his great season with the NY Giants on 2012 Super Bowl XLVI playing against the Patriots! Here he is on the Wendy Williams show showing off the images we shot... poor Wendy almost chocked on her tea...:

Congrats to Devin Thomas and NY GIANTS for winning the Super Bowl, due to many fan requests here is a Devin Thomas Wallpaper for Giants fans:


NFL player Devin Thomas shot by Photographer Maya Guez.

click on image to see high res desktop wallpaper Devin Thomas Giants

Maya Guez photographs GADI 21 Minerals campaign

Here is yet another successful beauty and skin care campaign I was commissioned to shoot that has just been released. This company "GADI 21 minerals" is based in London where it has 6 flagship stores, it offers a line of luxury skin care products based on 21 essential minerals to enhance and improve your skin. Gadi 21 minerals also distributes to high end department stores in Europe and the UK.
Check out the web site: http://www.gadi21.com/

Gadi 21 minerals Campaign photography and art direction by Maya Guez, Hair by Leo Eley featuring model Anelisa Durham. Here are some more shots from this campaign click on image to view larger :

You can see the advertising featured in Magazines Internationaly and in Media posters in London

Maya Guez in Dirty Show Art Expo.

I have recently joined a group of prominent female artists by the name of S.W.E.A.T( www.sweatartists.com/ ) in an effort to give a stage and draw attention to female point of view in Arts and erotic art and expression. This group is not a feminist group who fights against objectifying woman, equal opportunity and pay by picketing outside a government office, its a group that has a new age idea of what it means to be empowered threw the Arts, expression and examination of sexuality from a female point of view.... No one is objectifying you when YOU are the one expressing, creating, directing and selling yourself. Yes, many times we feel that woman artists don't get the same stage they deserve compared to fellow male artists and are on average paid 15% less for same type assignments... Yes, woman are very visible in media and entertainment but many time the feeling is behind every sexy cover girl there's some man sitting in an office counting the dollars he is making of her ass... lol There for in my eyes no matter how explicit or sexual an image of a woman is as long as it comes from a position of power, choice and business minded it can never be "degrading" or "exploitative"....

In the Dirty Show Art expo in Detroit you will see a whole section dedicated to the The "Society for Women in Erotic Art Today"(S.W.E.A.T.) female artists... a wall full of beautiful images of completely different styles all representing what we all love to celebrate: sexuality and the expression of love in the physical aspect.... sometime subtle and underlined and in other blunt and provocative. Not every piece is political or feminist in its context that is NOT the intention. We are presenting a diverse female point of view of sexuality and artistic expression, the viewer enjoys a wide range of styles knowing all the work presented was created by different woman in different ages from all over the world.

a few of my art works are featured in the show:

The show has been extended because of overwhelming demand and attendance and has been getting great reviews... 11-26th of FEB. dirtydetroit.com/
S.W.E.A.T is scheduled to have exhibitions in other shows and art institutes and i will keep you updates!