Unknown Model Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of this unknown model.

Luis Santiago Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of Luis Santiago.

Giancarlo Zampetti Photographed by John Barrington

Here's another photograph of Giancarlo Zampetti taken by John Barrington.

Peter Gordon Photographed by Spartan of Hollywood

Here's another great photograph of Peter Gordon taken by Spartan of Hollywood.

Robert Fedell Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

In the 1950's, Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of massive Robert Fedell, one of my favorite vintage beefcake models.

Jac Jackson and Tore Lind Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this photograph of Jac Jackson and Tore Lind.

Don Silvas and Andrew Marke Photographed by Kovert of Hollywood

I was thrilled to obtain these photographs of Don Silvas battling Andrew Marke taken by Kovert of Hollywood.

Mervyn Cotter

I do not know who took this photograph of Mervyn Cotter, whose abdomen is a masterpiece.

Unknown Model

I do not know who took this photograph of this unknown model.

Joe Survilas Photographed by Joe Corey

Joe Corey took this photograph of Joe Survilas, who first appears in the Summer, 1955 issue of Bob Mizer's magazine, Physique Pictorial.

When you jump to this post on my blog Mike The Content Producer, you can learn about Mizer's pivotal role in the birth of vintage beefcake by reading my interview with Dennis Bell, the current owner of the Athletic Model Guild and founder of the non-profit Bob Mizer Foundation.

John Weidemann and Kim Fox Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of John Weidemann posing with Kim Fox.

Glenn Bishop and Richard Alan Photographed by Clifford Oettinger

I was thrilled to acquire this photograph of Glenn Bishop and Richard Alan taken by Clifford Oettinger.

Walt Covert Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took these color photographs of Walt Covert.

Barry Craig Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took this sublime photograph of Barry Craig.

Unknown Model Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

I have lost my note on the identity of this massive model photographed by the Athletic Model Guild.

Richard Bennett Photographed by Les Demi Dieux

The man known as Les Demi Dieux took these photographs of Richard Bennett.

Martin Adams Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I was thrilled to acquire this color photograph of Martin Adams taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Lou Degni

Lou Degni is an Olympian in this photograph.

Billy Hill Photographed by Mark One Studio

Here's another photograph of Billy Hill taken by Mark One Studio.

Johnny Longo and Paul Labriola Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took these photographs of Johnny Longo posing solo and with Paul Labriola.

Clive Poster

I do not know who took this photograph of Clive Poster.

Fred Otero Photographed by Kris Studios

UPDATED November 19, 2014: Kris Studios took this photograph of Fred Otero.

Robert Duranton Photographed by Arax Studio

Arax Studio took this photograph of massive Robert Duranton.

Dick Stark Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took these photographs of popular Dick Stark.

Unknown Cowboys Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

In the 1950's, Bruce of Los Angeles took photographs of cowboys at rodeos.

Artie Klassen and Billy Fischer Photographed by Vulcan

Vulcan took this photograph of Artie Klassen posing with Billy Fischer.

Kenny Owens and Pat Burnham Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

The Western Photography Guild took these photographs of Kenny Owens and Pat Burnham. 

Vic Haywood and Roy Scammell Photographed by John Barrington

Here are more photographs of Vic Haywood posing with Roy Scammell taken by John Barrington.

Bruce Harry Bellas' Self Portrait

Bruce Harry Bellas aka Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of himself.

Unknown Model Photographed by Fred and William Ritter

Brothers Fred and William Ritter took this photograph of this unknown model.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read a bit about the brothers' influence on the birth of vintage beefcake.

Charles "Tex" Smutney and Charles "Buddy" Stanley Photographed by George Platt Lynes

In 1941, George Platt Lynes took these photographs of Charles "Tex" Smutney and Charles "Buddy" Stanley.

Chuck Hall Photographed by Pat Milo

Here are two more photographs of Chuck Hall taken by Pat Milo.

Charles Foster and Lewis Williams Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Charles Foster and Lewis Williams are Titans in this photograph taken by Bruce of Los Angeles.

Unknown Model Photographed by Arax Studio

Arax Studio took this photograph of this handsome, unknown model.

Ed Fury Photographed by Spartan of Hollywood

Spartan of Hollywood took these gorgeous photographs of Ed Fury.