Enlarge Photo | Credit: Richard Gerst/Bello Mag

Check out these photos of Renato Ferreira, who is prominently featured in the latest issue of Bello Mag. Renato appears in Boys in the Hood, a fashion editorial from Richard Gerst.

Says Gerst of the shoot:

Renato is truly polite - clear, calm, direct- and "strong" in all aspects of his personality.

When I put him in front of the lens he became this concentration of energy, barely containable by that rippling physique of his -- which he obviously has worked very, very hard perfecting!

"Boys in the Hood" was conceived as a fall fashion shoot and shot with Cameron K. Carpenter styling, someone I have worked with before. He is always great fun to work with.

The strobed throw back shots obtained outside during the day came from the concept of street-wise toughness and action. I wanted something beautiful and atypical.

The editors at BelloMag agreed - and loved the look.

Check out three more outtakes from the shoot after the jump -- a big thank-you to Richard for sending them over!

[ Bello Mag #12 ]
[ Richard Gerst Photography - Official Site ]
[ Renato Ferreira - Major Model Management ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Hudson Wright

YVY Mag brings us some work from the fantastic Hudson Wright, with fashion editor Nole Marin. Please meet (and possibly fall in love with) Stelios Niakaris.

[ Stelios Niakaris by Hudson Wright - YVY Mag ]
[ Hudson Wright - Official Site ]
[ VNY Model Management ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Maurizio Fiorino

The boys over at YVY Mag sent over these shots of model Michele Graglia which photographer Maurizio Fiorino shared with them. Thanks, boys!

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Maurizio Fiorino

[ Michele Graglia - YVY Mag ]
[ Maurizio Fiorino - Official Site ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Brent Dundore

Meet certified nutritionist, trainer, (and future Ph.D.) Christopher Nogiec! We heard about Chris when he got a shout out on B-Side Blog (HI-larious and near the top of my daily reads.)

When Chris is not studying or helping others get healthy he models, and has appeared in a campaign for IQONIQ underwear. I have a feeling we're going to see much more of Chris soon - whether it is as an underwear model or collecting his next degree!

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Brent Dundore

[ Christopher Nogiec - Official Site ]
[ Christopher Nogiec - Boston Diets and Exercise Examiner ]
[ Model Survivor (He's Contestant #7) ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Simon Harris/Attitude Magazine

Attitude has released their sex issue, and who better to grace the cover than Nick Youngquest? The ten-page spread by photographer Simon Harris is punctuated with an interview with Youngquest.

After his appearances in the Gods of Football calendars, Nick has acquired a huge gay following... solidified by many photo shoots and appearances in gay mags. Straight-but-not-narrow, Nick displays his laid-back attitude about being a gay sex symbol and optimism on the future of gay rugby players coming out.

Check out the story in Attitude... their digital issues are available at attitude.co.uk and are a quick (and environmentally-friendly) way to get your copy.

[ Previous HDJ Coverage: Nick Youngquest ]
[ Attitude Magazine - Official Site ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Matthew Kristall/HERO

HERO has launched in London this week, and promises to be a new showcase of up-and-coming male model talent. Leading the charge in their launch issue is Ryan Koning.

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Matthew Kristall/HERO

[ HERO - UK Magazine Official Site ]

UPDATE: No relation to the 1997-2001 HERO magazine that was published in the United States.

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Dylan Rosser

Photographer Dylan Rosser made it stateside this sumer, and while in New York City he did a shoot with 28-year-old Ohio native Rick Kun!

[ The Male Form - Dylan Rosser Official Site ]
[ More from Dylan Rosser on Hunk du Jour ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Pablo Chester

From photographer Pablo Chester comes this set of photos featuring sexy Brazilian model Jihaime Dos Santos!

[ Pablo Chester - Official Site ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: Troy Phillips and Akimitsu Sadoi

Duke Greenhill begins our week in a manly way! Thanks so much to Troy Phillips for sending these over!

[ Duke Greenhill - Official Site ]
[ Troy Phillips and Akimitsu Sadoi - Official Site ]

Enlarge Photo | Credit: João Arraes

Featured this morning over at Made in Brazil is Diogo Rodrigues, as photographed by João Arraes. Definitely the face (ok, and body) that can motivate me to make it through the day!

Enlarge Photo | Credit: João Arraes

[ Diogo Rodrigues - Made in Brazil ]