Frank Giardina

Frank Giardina was a model and protege' of Lon of New York who was also said to have 

been the great photographer's lover for a time.  Frank decided to take up photography

 and produced a number of good picrtures, including this striking self portrait.

 

Ronnie DiFalco

Frank Giardina was a model, protege, and possible lover of Alonzo Hanagan, aka Lon of New York.

At some point Frank took up physique photography himself, and this photo of Ronnie DiFalco is an example of his work.  Ronnie's smile let's us know the swordplay is just for fun.

 

This photo involved three Italians . . . the brothers Freddie and Ronnie DiFalco as models

and photographer Frank Giardina.

Frank Giardina posed for this Lon of New York photo around 1940 - before he got behind the camera himself and produced photos which I have posted on the blog.

Frank Giardina took this photo of brothers Eddie and Ronnie DiFalco.  

If the style reminds you of Lon of New York, you're on to something.  

Frank modeled extensively for Lon and learned a lot from him.