Thursday, May 29, 2014

Sven Holm Photographed by Champion Studio

Now, to return for a moment to a sunny Florida beach in the 1960's, as Champion Studio's founder Walter Kundzicz takes this photograph of Sven Holm.

Mickey Hargitay

I do not know who took this photograph of Mickey Hargitay, but wager Russ Warner would be a good guess.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

John Winship and Rocky McCorkle Photographed by the Athletic Model Guild

The Athletic Model Guild took this photograph of John Winship battling Rocky McCorkle.

As you'll note when you jump to this post on the blog, I'd been uncertain for a few years as to who created the images of Winship paired with McCorkle, until I consulted the August, 1953 issue of Bob Mizer's magazine, Physique Pictorial.

Ray Robirds Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Bruce of Los Angeles took this photograph of Ray Robirds.

Ronnie and Freddie DiFalco Photographed by Frank Giardina

Frank Giardina took these exceptional photographs of brothers Ronnie and Freddie DiFalco.

Giardina was a popular physique model, who went on to take physique photographs himself.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read a bit about the assistance he and his family received from the legendary Lon of New York.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Tom Mathews and Louis Tarr Photographed by Bruce of Los Angeles

Here's another photograph in the outstanding series taken by Bruce of Los Angeles of Tom Mathews posing with Louis Tarr.

Rod Bauer Photographed by Champion Studio

Champion Studio took this photograph of Rod Bauer.

Lionel Ravaute Photographed by Domenique

UPDATED March 22, 2015: Domenique took this photograph of Lionel Ravaute.

When you jump to this post on the blog, you can read a bit about Domenique's disastrous business partnership with Lon.

Thursday, May 15, 2014