Photographers - Part 87

Dave Martin

Dave Martin (1923-2014) was one of the most important photographers of the male nude.  Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to the West Coast after World War II, taught himself photography, and began photographing male nudes in the late 1940s.  He had a studio in San Francisco from 1952 to 1974.  His favorite models were college athletes and military men. 

He produced hundreds of photos of nude men.  Today we are going to look at a few taken at one of his favorite locations, Baker Beach in San Francisco, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.  This is Paul Dixon.

A second photo of Paul Dixon.

And a third photo of Paul Dixon.  I got this photo and the following photos from Vintage Muscle Men, which over the years has featured some 400 photos by Dave Martin.  Thanks, Jerry!

This is Roy Lang at the iconic Baker Beach location.

A second photo of Roy Lang.

And a third.  You can barely see the bridge in the background.

We end with a rear view.  The model was not identified, but it may be Roy Lang.