Welcome to the online presence of Steve Marais.
This portfolio contains uncensored images. If this is not for you, then click away now. Each carousel tells its own miniature story. Click for next, links light up in violent pink. Contact me for print sales.
Pronouns: he / him
Photographer: by calling
South African: by birth
Bruxellois: by destiny
Homosexual: by instinct
Commercial work: selective
Editorial: always
Collaborations: open

Marais is a multi-award-winning visual artist working primarily in photography with a focus on diversity and cultural projects, working between Paris and Berlin. A fan of digital photography and so-called "shit-cams," there’s no reliance on AI or even Photoshop. Also creator of @heavyferal magazine, wanderer, experimental filmmaker, thrill-seeker and adventure finder. Represented by DILLER Global
Ongoing series depicting nudity, physicality and togetherness in a masculine context as something natural, easy, and positive.













SVENTHING
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1(Pages 16-31)
A performance art documentation and photo essay challenging the boundaries of identity, shame, and public space.

















Hole On Main
Heavy Feral Vol. 1
"Hole on main" refers to people who openly post photo and video content of their privates (specifically their hole) on their main, public-facing social media accounts.



























Shot for "Rainbow Wool," an award winning queer initiative by the agency Serviceplan and the German sheep farm Schäferei Stücke.















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Nino: Trans Joy!
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 52-65)
Cape Town, 2024
A raw photo essay detailing the life of a black trans man in South Africa.
























I was commissioned to photograph the launch campaign for ‘Constellations,’ a new feature for the dating app Feeld.














West is a British actor. I got the chance to shoot with him for Jameson Irish Whiskey.








Photo/video project celebrating diverse masculinity and making it accessible to everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.




















Tech Bro, Legs Akimbo
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 98 - 109)













UGG hired me to shoot their 2024 Pride campaign.














Roman Hanák: Sausage Fest Sceptic
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 124-133)
Photoshoot in a seedy Berlin hotel room.










Patrick and Zachary share a playful intellectual connection without any physical boundaries. The shoot lasted roughly four hours.









Marian Rey: Heavy Construction
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 78-85)



















In late 2022, I took an impulse trip to a small village in the Czech countryside to visit my friend, Roman Hanák.
Publication: BUTT Magazine, Issue #32
Project Title: Roman Does Everything
Location: Uherský Ostroh, Czech Republic
Year: 2023
Full Interview: BUTT Magazine










Mixed group of eight people wear matching "pornstaches," turning the idea of masculinity as "toxic" into something fun for everyone.
Model Kayla Crous channels '80s power glamour. Fashion: Peter Georgiades using Thierry Mugler, YSL, Falke, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Steve Madden, Laurèl, Le Streghe, Versace, Christian Louboutin and Alain Mikli

















Photo/film editorial and candid conversation with Polish best friends Weronika and Olga for Heavy Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 66-77).









John Henry: Peekaboo
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 42-51)
A character study of a young fashion student navigating love, body image, and exhibitionism.















Tour Ends Here
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 168-175)
A portrait showing the welcoming spirit of a Cape Town local.
















Welcome to the online presence of Steve Marais.
This portfolio contains uncensored images. If this is not for you, then click away now. Each carousel tells its own miniature story. Click for next, links light up in violent pink. Contact me for print sales.

Pronouns: he / him
Photographer: by calling
South African: by birth
Bruxellois: by destiny
Homosexual: by instinct
Commercial work: selective
Editorial: always
Collaborations: open
Marais is a multi-award-winning visual artist working primarily in photography with a focus on diversity and cultural projects, working between Paris and Berlin. A fan of digital photography and so-called "shit-cams," there’s no reliance on AI or even Photoshop. Also creator of @heavyferal magazine, wanderer, experimental filmmaker, thrill-seeker and adventure finder. Represented by DILLER Global















I was commissioned to photograph the launch campaign for ‘Constellations,’ a new feature for the dating app Feeld.














West is a British actor. I got the chance to shoot with him for Jameson Irish Whiskey.








Photo/video project celebrating diverse masculinity and making it accessible to everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.




















Tech Bro, Legs Akimbo
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 98 - 109)













UGG hired me to shoot their 2024 Pride campaign.














Ongoing series depicting nudity, physicality and togetherness in a masculine context as something natural, easy, and positive.













SVENTHING
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1(Pages 16-31)
A performance art documentation and photo essay challenging the boundaries of identity, shame, and public space.

















Hole On Main
Heavy Feral Vol. 1
"Hole on main" refers to people who openly post photo and video content of their privates (specifically their hole) on their main, public-facing social media accounts.



























Shot for "Rainbow Wool," an award winning queer initiative by the agency Serviceplan and the German sheep farm Schäferei Stücke.















´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ .·´ Body Love `·. `·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._.·´¯`·._,·

































Nino: Trans Joy!
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 52-65)
Cape Town, 2024
A raw photo essay detailing the life of a black trans man in South Africa.









Roman Hanák: Sausage Fest Sceptic
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 124-133)
Photoshoot in a seedy Berlin hotel room.










Patrick and Zachary share a playful intellectual connection without any physical boundaries. The shoot lasted roughly four hours.









Marian Rey: Heavy Construction
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 78-85)



















In late 2022, I took an impulse trip to a small village in the Czech countryside to visit my friend, Roman Hanák.
Publication: BUTT Magazine, Issue #32
Project Title: Roman Does Everything
Location: Uherský Ostroh, Czech Republic
Year: 2023
Full Interview: BUTT Magazine










Mixed group of eight people wear matching "pornstaches," turning the idea of masculinity as "toxic" into something fun for everyone.
Model Kayla Crous channels '80s power glamour. Fashion: Peter Georgiades using Thierry Mugler, YSL, Falke, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Steve Madden, Laurèl, Le Streghe, Versace, Christian Louboutin and Alain Mikli

















Photo/film editorial and candid conversation with Polish best friends Weronika and Olga for Heavy Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 66-77).









John Henry: Peekaboo
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 42-51)
A character study of a young fashion student navigating love, body image, and exhibitionism.















Tour Ends Here
[Heavy] Feral Magazine, Vol. 1 (Pages 168-175)
A portrait showing the welcoming spirit of a Cape Town local.
















Portfolio
Still selling stuff, even though I have closed down my shop.
Almost anything on this website is for sale. Drop me a mail to enquire. fyi@stevemarais.com


















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© 2025 Steve Marais. All rights reserved.
Portfolio
Still selling stuff, even though I have closed down my shop.
Almost anything on this website is for sale. Drop me a mail to enquire. fyi@stevemarais.com






























<<<<<<<Prints: 45 EUR (plus shipping)
[LOW STOCK]
Magazines: 38 EUR (plus shipping) >>>>>>>>
[EXTREME LOW STOCK]
© 2025 Steve Marais. All rights reserved.