Melissa, a striking French beauty born in 1989 in the Haute-Savoie region of the Alps, began modeling at a young age. With her French-Italian heritage enhancing her natural allure, she balances two careers—gracing runways and billboards as a model, while also working as a dental assistant and secretary at a beauty clinic in Geneva. Her breakout moment came with a national campaign for Kaporal, followed by work with Italy’s Cotton Club and appearances for Guess, Coca-Cola, and more. Represented in Switzerland by United Models, Melissa has also featured in top international publications including Playboy, Penthouse, Maxim, Perfect 10, and Hustler. As her photographer, I, Emmanuel Fouquet, have had the privilege of capturing her in all her sensual glory. This book presents an intimate visual journey—an exclusive collection of Melissa’s finest, and often daring, unpublished images.

Emmanuel Fouquet always knew he wanted a career where being surrounded by beautiful women was part of the job. In 1991, he left the Savoy Alps for Paris, where he came under the mentorship of the renowned Christian Chauveau, who trained him in the art of makeup. Emmanuel’s first assignments came through various modelling agencies—tough, low-paid gigs that nevertheless helped him get his foot in the door. Eventually, he took a bold step and headed to the United States, following an invitation from celebrated Penthouse photographer Hank Londoner. There, he immersed himself in the industry, building connections and learning from some of the best. He even acted as an agent for Londoner, Suze Randall, and Vivian Thomas, using each session as a chance to observe, study, and refine his own craft. With Londoner’s support, Emmanuel was introduced to photographer Michael Moore, who offered guidance and encouragement—further fuelling his growth. This marked the beginning of his meteoric rise. Today, his photographs appear on the covers of Penthouse, Hustler, Private, and many other publications, as well as in popular erotic calendars across Europe. Interestingly, Fouquet still often does his models' makeup himself—proof of his hands-on, artistic approach. Now, enjoy the magic of his images!