Bud Counts, being his perfect sunny self...

...by AMG.

Bud Counts -- by AMG?

This one is unattributed in my files, but it sure looks like an AMG to me. What an amazing Golden Boy Bud was!

Merry Christmas from Bud Counts!

Another great scan courtesy of Derek -- Happy Christmas, everyone!

Big Bud Counts! by AMG

Wilbur was definitely a wonder!

Joe Schuler by AMG

One of my favorite amateur teen bodybuilders from the early 50s. Mizer shot a few rolls on Joe, and, in my opnion, not one of them was wasted. I'm pretty sure this was a case of mom or dad bringing Joe to the studio so that a record could be made of his progress, just as Mrs. Counts brought Bud in when he was in his mid-teens. Unlike Bud, Joe didn't make any return appearances (that I know of).

by request - the mighty Bud Counts!

A small sampling of Wilbur "Bud" Counts' work in front of the camera....

Bud Counts by Bruce of LA

I love the golden fur shining on Bud's forearms -- !