The 25 Hottest Photo Shoots of April 2013

Once again, we have compiled the sexiest photo shoots of the month. This month, many big names appear on the list, like Kate Moss and Scarlett Johansson, bringing the heat to newstands and magazine websites everywhere. A lot of these photos are from editorials that will appear in magazines next month, so the gallery also acts as a preview of what's to come. Check out The 25 Hottest Photo Shoots of April 2013.

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Photographer: Thomas Whiteside

Publication: Elle

Kicking off this list is our girl Rita Ora. The singer knows how to rock a cover, which we know all too well. She looks regal, sexy, and playful for the in-studio spread by Thomas Whiteside. She wears upscale designer outfits and has an elegant look that we don't get to see her in too often.

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Photographer: Yossi Michaeli

Publication: Elle Mexico

Sarah Ruba stars in an inventive shoot by Yossi Michaeli. She poses alongside school children, acting like their fashionable teacher in the spread. The juxtaposition between the jubilant girls and her incredibly upscale looks makes for an interesting spread. We can only imagine how hard the shoot must have been to construct with the rambunctious kids.

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Photographer: Emre Guven

Publication: L'Officiel Turkey

Actress Saadet Aksoy is truly gorgeous. Her eyes are stunning in this in studio spread. The spread is shot on a simple blue background, and she wears primary tones.

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Photographer: Marc Philbert

Publication: Grazia Germany

Elena Ivanova is the definition of upscale in her '70s-inspired shoot. We love how the lighting is varied to complement each pose of the spread. She appears in a very retro house that helps create the look. The shoot doesn't look labored, except for the wicked bump hairstyle on her head.

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Photographer: Rankin

Publication: HUNGER Magazine

Six different females appear on the cover of HUNGER, however we're really digging Iggy Azalea's photo. The rapper, who doesn't often rock a "glamorous" look, stuns in the magazine. It may also help that she's being shot by genius photographer Rankin. Azalea should model more often.

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Photographer: Richard Bernardin

Publication: PLEASE! Magazine

Model Catrina Stella appeared in this wonderful shoot that emphasizes saturated hues and subtle lighting. You get a feeling of casual grace from the images, with Stella flaunting sexy beachwear. It's like Instagram gone good. It's a nice spread by Richard Bernardin that looks effortless, which is what you want as a photographer.

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Photographer: Honer Akrawi

Publication: Eurowoman

Russian model Masha Novoselova has appeared in numerous fashion editorials, yet she's able to bring a different energy to all of her shoots. In this spread, she has dirt on her face, but she still looks sexy. What's also interesting is how the photos have a macabre aesthetic that isn't expected from the styling. The vintage aesthetic done with after effects brings the shoot to the next level.

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Photographer: Billy Kidd

Publication: Glow Magazine

Erin Wasson is an extremely sexy woman. She appears in studio and on location for the photo shoot. Her rooftop photos are colorful and breezy, while the darker in studio shots are more edgy. The multifaceted spread parallels her resume that includes acting, styling, and designing.

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Photographer: Sebastian Faena

Publication: Interview

The Argentine model elegantly appears in this black-and-white spread. The shoot emphasizes the freedom and excess of the '50s in styling and Laguinge's posing. The best feature of the shoot has to be the unexpected angles Sebastian Faena captures the model in. Many of the shots are performed at an angle or otherwise in a corner, which create captivating images in this sexy spread.

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Photographer: Lily & Lilac

Publication: Dress to Kill

Ishie Wang has a very sharp look that lead to an amazing photo shoot for Dress to Kill. The model wears high fashion looks that require a girl who can pull off aggressive styling. She doesn't even look human, adopting the styling and backlighting. We love how she becomes the character of the shoot.

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Photographer: Hong Jang Hyun

Publication: Elle Korea

Lily Donaldson is one of our favorite models because of her ability to breathe new life into any kind of shoot. The in studio shoot is glamorous, depicting Donaldson in a bevy of designer looks with plenty of fans. The spread is modern chic with a diversity of shots that show multiple angles of the British bombshell.

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Photographer: Naomi Yang

Publication: Vogue Taiwan

So Young Kang has such a sick look. Her spread here is a fusion of the east with a splash of modern aesthetics. Although the background of the shoot is beige, it carries so much life. Photographer Naomi Yang also did a great job highlighting the darker elements of the shoot.

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Photographer: Matt Jones

Publication: i-D Magazine

Karlie Kloss chooses off-kilter modeling for this spread, making it pretty memorable. There's a sense of playfulness reflected in the unexpected ways Kloss contorts her body in the in studio images. She proves her versatility, too, looking high fashion as well as commercial.

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Photographer: Koray Birand

Publication: Vogue Latin America

Hana Jirickova poses naturally in this tropical photo shoot. There's a beautiful awareness of the surroundings shown in the way Jirickova engages with the nature. It makes for unique, living photography. Rather than featuring stale poses, the spread goes for something more visually stimulating.

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Photographer: Mario Testino

Publication: Vogue Paris

What is there to say about Kate Moss that hasn't already been said? She is a timeless beauty, who is constantly raising her modeling game with each photo shoot. Her Vogue Paris Shoot with Mario Testino is art, and every image from it looks like a painting. Sporting intricate textures on designer outfits, the supermodel looks like a masterpiece. The vintage look of the images parallels her timelessness.

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Photographer: Mario Testino

Publication: Modern Weekly China

Joan Smalls is currently killing the fashion industry. She's currently the top model on Model.com, and Mario Testino described her as "out of this world." This spread shows why the fashion world is raving about her. Photographer John Paul Pietrus captured her perfectly for Modern Weekly China.

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Photographer: David Roemer

Publication: S Moda

The German actress and fashion model, who has appeared in advertisements for L'Oréal and Calvin Klein, burns up this spread for S Moda. Her face has so much power in the mostly in studio spread. The spread seems to be less focused on glamour and more on conveying emotion, with the lighting coming off as darker than expected. Photographer David Roemer did an amazing job capturing her.

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Photographer: Txema Yeste

Publication: Harper's Bazaar Spain

Daphne Groeneveld is one of those girls who has a high fashion look. She is known for appearing on a 2010 cover of Vogue Paris alongside Tom Ford. In this photo shoot, the Dutch model rocks heavy styling that not everyone can pull off. Rather than being overtaken by the eye-catching colors and avant garde clothing, she fits in as a couture goddess.

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Photographer: Miguel Reveriego

Publication: Spanish Vogue

Aymeline Valade always looks epic in photo shoots. The contrast of blue and white in the shoot makes for beautiful pictures. Alexander Wang picked her as the main voice of a 2011 fashion show. We can't wait to see more of her.

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Photographer: Malerie Marder

Publication: Un-Titled Project

What a year Amanda Seyfried has been having. She has recently appeared on many magazine covers and in just as many movies. The actress is captivating in this spread photographed by Malerie Marder.

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Photographer: Txema Yeste

Publication: Marie Claire

Scarlett Johansson has always been great in photo shoots, especially when they highlight her versatile look. In this shoot with Txema Yeste, the actress looks stunning. The highlighting and accents of red within the shoot highlight her softer side. We can't wait to see her in the forthcoming film, Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

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Photographer: Craig McDean

Publication: Interview

The Russian model, who has opened shows for Shiatzy Chen, Miss Sixty, Rodarte, and MaxMara, has so much grace in this spread. The color palette chosen is unique, and there's a tight, focused style in the shoot.

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Photographer: Xavi Gordo

Publication: Elle Spain

Recall that it was Helena Christensen who posed on the beach for Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" music video in 1989. Well, 24 years later the supermodel appears in this steamy spread for Elle Spain. Her eyes are drop-dead gorgeous. Colors from the beach pop out and complement the model's bronze skin.

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Photographer: Nico

Publication: Madame Figaro

Toni Garrn is one of the most versatile models out there. One second she's a bombshell on the beach, and in another, she's pulling off mod styling. In this beach photo shoot by Nico, she looks sexy but in an artistic way. The emphasis on close-up shots, and the clever use of shade make this photo shoot magical. The photos are sensual, conveying a lot more than just sex.

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Photographer: Tom Munro

Publication: Vogue Brazil

Naomi Campbell is one of the biggest supermodels to ever grace the planet. The 42-year-old is not showing signs of slowing down, appearing on the Oxygen network reality show, The Face, and also in this amazing spread for Vogue Brazil. The wind machine is on in full-force, pushing new blonde locks around her face. She looks carefree and flawless.

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