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I originally planned to make a video about Don Whitman, the photographer behind the iconic Western Photography Guild.
While I might still do that, I found myself diving into a fascinating rabbit hole when I realized so many of the models had posed for so many of the same photographers, criss-crossing the country to make erotica.
A motley mix of aspiring actors, professional bodybuilders, con men, down-on-their-luck family guys, and hustlers, oh my. I couldn’t resist switching gears and making a sampler montage instead.
Thanks for watching!
Clint
P.S. For those interested in doing their own research or starting a collection, I’ve included a list of the credited photographers and a few featured vintage photos.
While I’ve done my best to get the captions/credits, please keep in mind these photos were intended for a specific audience who were rather private about their collections. Most of the images would probably have been lost if not for some of those collectors sharing them on the internet.
Recollections and records may or may not be accurate, so please take them with a pound of salt. Models (and photographers) went by various aliases.
Sometimes to protect their privacy. Sometimes to evade the law.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS + STUDIOS
HOMBRE STUDIOÂ
J. BRIAN
JOHN BARRINGTONÂ
JOHN HERNEC
KOVERT OF HOLLYWOOD
LON OF NY
LYLE FRISBYÂ
PAT MILO
RA ENTERPRISES
RUSS WARNER
SCOTT MASTERS
VINTAGE PHOTOS
MUSIC
Roots and Recognition / Cleveland Park
Roots and Recognition / Brownstones
Roots and Recognition / Lafayette St.
Roots and Recognition / Back to Tulsa
Roots and Recognition / 2nd Ave
Courtesy Of Epidemic Sound