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We're back to give you another dose of hot photo shoots. This month was all about the beach, with several photo shoots featuring ladies sporting sexy bathing suits. The sizzling spreads included big names like Sofia Vergara, Beyonce, Rita Ora, Kate Upton, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Alba, Karlie Kloss, and Amber Heard. The ladies were shot by photography heavyweights like David Roemer, Ellen Von Unwerth, Craig McDean, and of course Terry Richardson. This month had a lot of women on fire, so get some water and check out The Hottest Photo Shoots of July 2013.
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25. Amanda Seyfried
25. Amanda Seyfried
Photographer: Ahn Jooyoung
Publication: Harper's Bazaar Korea
Amanda Seyfried has done a lot since her debut role as Karen Smith in Mean Girls. She's appeared in many major films, graced covers of international magazines, and even appeared on albums. This photo shoot proves that Seyfried can also add "model" to her resume. She looks slamming in this photo shoot that highlights her porcelain doll good looks. We wouldn't mind seeing her in more spreads in the future.
24. Candice Swanepoel
24. Candice Swanepoel
Photographer: David Mushegain
Publication: Vogue Russia
Candice Swanepoel appears on our list often, however this shoot features the Victoria Secret model sporting exotic looks in urban environments. The vibrant tones and striking composition make it hard to tear your eyes away from Swanepoel.
23. Naya Rivera
23. Naya Rivera
Photographer: F. Scott Schafer
Publication: Complex
Although we know Naya Rivera from her role on the feel-good Fox show Glee, the actress reveals her naughty side for a shoot that appears on the cover of our magazine. The shoot is pretty hot, featuring Rivera looking seductive while playing strip poker with herself in a dark room. We absolutely loved seeing this good girl go bad.
22. Frida Gustavsson
22. Frida Gustavsson
Photographer: Robbie Fimmano
Publication: Interview Magazine
This photo shoot stands because of how different the photos are from everything else this month. We've seen dozens of models dancing around in bathing suits on a beach, however Interview changed up the game. Frida Gustavsson's bathtub spread is sexy and unexpected, featuring the model in bathing suits while soaking indoors.
21. Rose Byrne
21. Rose Byrne
Photographer: Louis Christopher
Publication: Harper's Bazaar Latin America
There's no dispute over the fact that Bridesmaids star Rose Byrne is beautiful. This photo shoot highlights her sultry side with a series of in studio portraits. She looks elegant in the simple looks, but her eyes really sell each shot.
20. Irina Shayk
20. Irina Shayk
Photographer: David Roemer
Publication: GQ Russia
Some girls were born to model. Irina Shayk is impossibly beautiful, and her GQ Russia spread is mercilessly sexy. It is a classic beautiful-girl-in-dirty-environment trope, but the spread does the theme justice.
19. Elina Ebel
19. Elina Ebel
Photographer: Vladimir Marti
Publication: Marie Claire Latin America
In this shoot, Russian fashion model Elina Ebel proves that you don't need a lot of flashy colors to make a compelling spread. Ebel poses for a series of captivating in studio shots. Her mod look and futuristic styling has us begging for more.
18. Kate King
18. Kate King
Photographer: Alexander Neumann
Publication: Harper's Bazaar Latin America
Kate King has worked for everyone. She has appeared on covers of various fashion magazines and was the face of Dolce & Gabbana's and Topshop's ad campaigns. This photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar Latin America features King looking sexy in bathing suits on a beach. The natural lighting makes for a gorgeous spread.
17. Ana Beatriz Barros
17. Ana Beatriz Barros
Photographer: Alexander Neumann
Publication: Harper's Bazaar Spain
Fashion model Ana Beatriz Barros is known for her many shoots with fashion brands like Guess? and Victoria's Secret. Her photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar Spain makes us feel like we're stranded on a deserted island. And we certainly wouldn't mind being stranded with Barros.
16. Yulia Terentieva
16. Yulia Terentieva
Photographer: Alvaro Beamud Cortes
Publication: Gioia Magazine
Russian bombshell Yulia Terentieva looks stunning in this beach spread. The photographer used the bright composition to create a striking contrast that only makes Terentieva look more alluring.
15. Jessica Alba
15. Jessica Alba
Photographer: Jason Kim
Publication: Glamour France
Jessica Alba posed for a beautiful photo shoot that appeared in Glamour France. The actress showed her usual charms in a youthful spread featuring vibrant colors and bold looks.
14. Robyn Lawley
14. Robyn Lawley
Photographer: Marnie White
Publication: Cosmopolitan Australia
Robyn Lawley has been making history in the industry because she is a size 12 and still rocks the modeling world. She looks beautiful in this spread featuring a dark, empty bar. Even with the dreary surroundings, her charm shines through.
13. Rita Ora
13. Rita Ora
Photographer: Richard Burbridge
Publication: Teen Vogue
Nobody can rock a sporty look like Rita Ora. Her spreads have spunk, often featuring urban garb. Her spread for Teen Vogue plays off of angles for a futuristic vibe. We'd definitely time travel for Ora.
12. Barbara Fialho
12. Barbara Fialho
Photographer: Danny Cardozo
Publication: Harper's Bazaar
Like many ladies on our list, Fialho is mostly known for her Victoria's Secret work. In this spread, she shows off her killer body in a series of colorful, bold looks. It takes a certain lady to pull off such strong colors. The Brazilian model is on fire!
11. Kim Cloutier
11. Kim Cloutier
Photographer: Chris Nicholls
Publication: Dress to Kill
New Yorkers may recognize Kim Cloutier as the model who appears in ads for the gym chain Equinox. We are in love with this photo shoot in Dress to Kill because Cloutier is literally posing with exotic animals. We aren't sure if they were actually present, but the photos are simply amazing. This shoot is wildly sexy.
10. Karmen Pedaru
10. Karmen Pedaru
Photographer: Greg Kadel
Publication: Vogue Spain
Karmen Pedaru appears in a spread for Vogue Spain’s August issue with bold colors, casual posing, and lots of skin. Photographed by Greg Kadel, the photo shoot shows the Estonian model wearing vintage clothing in bright, natural lighting. There's something appealing about way she holds her body in nonchalant poses.
9. Daphne Groeneveld
9. Daphne Groeneveld
Photographer: Ellen Von Unwerth
Publication: Numero
Daphne Groeneveld has appeared many times on our list because of her versatility. She has such a captivating, unique look that burns up spreads. She has landed work with Tom Ford and Versace. Her Numero spread once again proves that her high-fashion look will always draw attention.
8. Liu Wen
8. Liu Wen
Brand: Ben Eine x Louis Vuitton
Supermodel Liu Wen is one of our favorites, and we're happy to see her reappear on our list. The 25-year-old Chinese fashion model looks glamorous in this fashion spread that also features some killer illustrations. The spread gets extra points for using mixed media.
7. Lindsey Wixson
7. Lindsey Wixson
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Fashion model Lindsey Wixson is known for her unique facial features. Her gap teeth and signature pout have graced fashion publications all across the world. Naturally, Terry Richardson makes her look stunning in his studio shots.
6. Amber Heard
6. Amber Heard
Photographer: Harper Smith
Publication: Bullett Magazine
Amber Heard photographs like a dream. You may recognize her from the movie Pineapple Express or from the CW's Hidden Palms. We love the vintage feel of the shoot and the interesting resort location. The emphasis on pastels highlights Heard's glowing skin.
5. Aubrey Plaza
5. Aubrey Plaza
Photographer: Todd Cole
Publication: GQ
Star of Parks and Recreation, Aubrey Plaza posed for a really hot spread in GQ featuring the 29-year-old in bathing suits. We know she isn't afraid to give sass, but we didn't know she has no fear in showing some skin. The natural lighting of the shoot goes beautifully with Plaza's "girl next door" appeal.
4. Karlie Kloss and Daft Punk
4. Karlie Kloss and Daft Punk
Photographer: Craig McDean
Publication: Vogue
Everything about this photo shoot was so unexpected, but we loved every bit of it. Daft Punk and supermodel Karlie Kloss are a match made in heaven. You wouldn't expect Vogue to create such a union, but we're happy they did.
3. Kate Upton
3. Kate Upton
Photographer: Henrique Gendre
Publication: Vogue Brazil
We have seen Kate Upton in plenty of shoots, but her spread for Vogue Brazil stands out. Rather than offering in-your-face sexiness, the publication portrays Upton as elegant and sophisticated.
2. Sofia Vergara
2. Sofia Vergara
Photographer: Terry Richardson
What can we say? Sofia Vergara always looks amazing in front of a camera. It doesn't hurt that Terry Richardson was behind the lens. As you have probably noticed, Vergara isn't shy about her curves, and we're more than happy to celebrate her body.
1. Beyonce
1. Beyonce
Photographer: Tony Duran
Publication: Flaunt
Whenever there is a Beyonce spread, people lose their minds. But it's for a good reason: Bey knows how to pose like a "Grown Woman." She's topped our list before, but we have to give credit where credit is due. Her glimmering spread with Flaunt is one of her best.