Though some of the world's most iconic photographs feature a strong blend of color contrasts, there is something to be said of the ability of a monochrome shoot to ratchet up the sex appeal in a photo series.
The monochrome shoots featured in this collection run the gamut from upscale loft editorials to seedy hotel bedroom shoots, featuring models (both male and female) who benefit from the ability of monochrome shoots to better highlight the defining features of the human body.
In addition to increasing the sensuality of photographs, the monochrome finish does a superb job of adding to the "special" nature of a series. Because most photographs are taken in color, monochrome photo series immediately draw interest for being uncommon and original. Sit back and enjoy this hot collection of black-and-white photoshoots.
22 Sensual Monochrome Shoots
From Seedy Hotel Shots to Upscale Loft Shoots, Monochrome is Hot:
Jordan Sowunmi — Jun 2, 2011 — Fashion

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Sensual Monochrome Portraits
Sam Hessamian Excels at Hot Black-and-White Photography

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Intimate Monochrome Captures
Bambi Magazine #6 Reveals a Soft Side to Stunning Beauty

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Sultry Stripped Shoots
Darren McDonald Likes to Photograph Models in the Buff
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Shirtless Denim Photography
Marlon Teixeira Dons Jeans for Dusan Reljin in GQ Style China
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Elegant Street Fashiontography
The Solange Wilvert Iguatemi Magazine Editorial Exudes Pure Class
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Free-Falling Fashiontography
The Wish Report Brazil Editorial is Dark and Heroic
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Surreal Fiery Photography
Hung Ng's Black Fire Series is Dark and Dramatic
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Emotive Fashiontography
Palette Chromatique in The Room #13 Features an Array of Facial Expression
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Monochromatic Nautical Fashions
The Chanel Cruise 2012 is Simply Black and White
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Monochrome Duo Editorials
'Double Vision' by Solve Sundsbo Snaps Minimalist Spring Looks
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Soft Supine Shoots
Rony Soltzman Photographs Yana Vasilyeva Romantically Lounging About
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Seductive Monochrome Shoots
Mario Zanaria Shoots the Alluring Gemma in Black and White
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Sharp Shady Editorials
Aristocrat by David Wang Captures Dapper Boys in Deep Tonal Value
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Monochrome Motion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta FW 2010 Ads are Action-Packed in Black & White
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Cut-Out Couture
The Tom Munro Numero March 2011 Editorial Flashes a Little Skin
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Pensive Designer Portraits
The 2011 CFDA Journal was Shot by Inez and Vinoodh
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Veiled Femmes Fatales
Naomi Watts is 'Flirting With Disaster' in Blackbook Magazine
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Monochrome Dock Shoots
The Burberry Black Label SS 2011 Collection is Edgy and Elegant
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Brooding Supermodel Shoots
Agyness Deyn Goes Dark for the Man About Town Spring/Summer 2011 Issue
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Ruffled Cleavage Shirts
See the Gorgeous 'White Light In Soft Shadows' for Vogue Nippon
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Stringy Hairtography
Actress Kate Bosworth in Vogue Italia's Beauty Supplement
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