# photo-monnerville.com > Male Photography by Pierre-Yves Monnerville ## Posts - [Bare Minimal](https://photo-monnerville.com/bare-minimal/): To me, this Bare Minimal series is really about two artists meeting and collaborating. Frank is a very talented painter. The red and white accessories and wife-beater were actually his idea. I wasn’t too sure at the beginning because I was focusing on nudes, but I’m glad I trusted him and went along. Stay tuned, as there will be plenty more. - [Marshall](https://photo-monnerville.com/marshall/): Marshall reminds me of a superhero with his fire routine combining strength and sensuality. He calls himself a Papa Bear. Now that I’ve met him I can really see why because I felt his caring and easy going personality in the few hours we spent together for the shoot. - [Andrew](https://photo-monnerville.com/andrew-a/): This is Andrew Akuruka, and honestly, he’s one of a kind. 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