Pics: Hundreds get naked for ‘Beards of New York’ book
To create his new photo book, Beards of New York, award-winning photographer Greg Salvatori completed over 300 photoshoots with everyday New Yorkers. Working on the project for a year, more than 1000 men applied to have their portraits taken and be a part of this project that “celebrates the multifaceted scope and richly diverse depth of bearded masculinity in New York City”.
Beards of New York features men of different races, religions, ages, and orientations all willing to get naked for the camera and show off the face of the modern beard. Hot boys with beards? We’re IN:
The book, now available on Amazon and on GregSalvatori.com, shows the individuality and the fashion sensibility of modern men, from Wall Street traders to East Village bartenders, to Broadway actors, and Upper East Side doctors.
“If you want to call yourself ‘New York tough,’ you can’t be afraid of pink,” says Salvatori. “Something as simple as a pink background is enough to push the boundaries of masculinity for most men. Some of them loved it. Some of them hated it; some walked away. Those who didn’t run from the challenge are my heroes.”
For a playful preview of Beards of New York, watch the YouTube video:
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