The 2008 Dieux du Stade (aka DIEVX DV STADE or Gods of the Satdium) was shot by American photographer Steven Klein.

Photographer of sportsmen, Madonna and fashion

This American is a very trendy photographer. Recently, he has taken shots of David and Victoria Beckham that made headlines worldwide. You can count on him to capture the essence of great professional sports players.

Steven Klein has been following Madonna for years now. When you know the importance that she gives to how she looks and to how her ever-changing appearance has to impress her audience, you can imagine that he's better be pretty good at taking pictures.

Finally, he has also shot numerous ad campaings for brands such as Calvin Klein, Gucci, Trussardi, Roberto Cavali, Bally, Furla, Air France, and Alexander Mac Queen.

An expert in provocative pictures

The Steven Klein style is embodied by provocative pics, which let surface human sexuality at its rawest. For instance, his pictures of Brad Pitt in a short Greek skirt (taken while fiming Troy) remain engraved in many people's memories.

Watch in the video below various examples of his great work. (this article continues below the video).
 

List of the photographers who shot the Dieux du Stade calendars

As a reminder, here is the list of prestigious photographers that have been called upon to shoot the Dieux du Stade:

- Kris Gautier (2001 in 2002)
- Mathias Vriens (2003)
- François Rousseau (2004)
- Carter Smith (2005)
- Fred Goudon (2006)
- Mariano Vivanco (2007)
- and lasr Steven Klein (2008)

Useful links :
- Official site of the Steven Klein Studio
- Do not forget to order your "Dieux du Stade 2008" calendar before stocks run out