Unknown Model

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

Don Scott Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Don Scott.

Already on this blog is a more cropped version of the image in which Scott extends his fingers.

Ramon Gabron and Jim Kimo Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this delightful photograph of Ramon Gabron and Jim Kimo.

Jim Randall Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took this photograph of Jim Randall.

Unknown Model Photographed by David Martin

David Martin took this photograph of this unknown model.

Bob Mizer

Bob Mizer at the Athletic Model Guild took this self portrait.

Dennis Bell, the current owner of the Athletic Model Guild and founder of the Bob Mizer Foundation, told me this is the only existent, formal portrait of the trailblazing photographer.

Tony Sabatino

I do not know who took this photograph of Tony Sabatino.

John Weidemann and John Vogel Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

I was thrilled to add to my collection this photograph taken by Bruce of Los Angeles of John Vogel overpowering John Weidemann.

Bob Moore Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of Bob Moore.

Andreas Georges Photographed by John Barrington

John Barrington took this photograph of Andreas Georges.

David Asnis Photographed by Al Urban

Around 1940, Al Urban took this photograph of Titan David Asnis.

Billy Chapman Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took this photograph of Billy Chapman.

John Davidson and Blackie Preston Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took these photographs of John Davidson posing solo and with Blackie Preston.

Already on this blog is a slightly different version of the image of the duo.

Richard Vertucci Photographed by Kris Studios

Kris Studios took this photograph of Richard Vertucci.

Ralph Kleiner

I do not know who took these photographs of Ralph Kleiner.

Robert Rex Photographed by Pat Milo

Pat Milo took this photograph of Robert Rex.

Lon and Frank Giardina Photographed by Lon

Lon took this photograph of himself posing with Frank Giardina.

In Reed Massengill's book, The Male Ideal: Lon of New York and the Masculine Physique, Lon says he not only mentored Giardina when the model pursued a career as a physique photographer, but remained close friends with Giardina and his family, who lived with Lon in his apartment in New York for some time.

Dick Dene Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Dick Dene.

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

Here's a third photograph taken in 1941 by George Platt Lynes of Charles "Tex" Smutney posing with Charles "Buddy" Stanley.

Jerry Johnson Photographed by Mel Roberts

In 1965, Mel Roberts took this photograph of Jerry Johnson.

John Gallagher Photographed by Al Urban

Al Urban took this photograph of John Gallagher.

John Miller Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

In the 1940's, the Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of John Miller.

Joe Napoli Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took these photographs of Joe Napoli aka Greg Bradford.

Robbie and Richie Conklin Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

Here are three more photographs taken by the Western Photography Guild of twins Robbie and Richie Conklin wrestling.

Bob Anders Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took these photographs of massive Bob Anders.

Sam Calhoun Photographed by Lon

Lon took these photographs of Sam Calhoun.

Jim Porter and Gordon Pitt Photographed by Kris Studios

Kris Studios took these photographs of Jim Porter posing solo and with Gordon Pitt.

Pat Parris Photographed by Kovert of Hollywood

Kovert of Hollywood took these photographs of Pat Parris.

Paul Labriola and Johnny Longo Photographed by the Western Photography Guild

I was pleased to add to my collection these photographs taken by the Western Photography Guild of Paul Labriola succumbing to Johnny Longo, who seems thrilled to pose for the studio.

John Manning, Ron Collette and Rick Cule Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took these photographs of John Manning, Ron Collette and Rick Cule posing together.

More than half a century later, it is difficult to believe Bob Mizer endured court case after court case and even spent time in prison as he fought for the right to photograph adult men like this.

When you jump to this post on my blog Mike The Content Producer, you can read my interview with Dennis Bell, the current owner of the Athletic Model Guild and founder of the Bob Mizer Foundation.

I encourage you to look over that blog to see where else Mizer's photographs are popping up - and to see what I do when not immersed in my favorite pastime.