How have you found your over 50 men? Or have they found you? Older men are much more likely to know what their flaws are, which can be both a good and a bad thing for me. What can you tell us about shooting men over 50 that is different from younger guys, say in their 20s and 30s? I devoted that section on my site to men over fifty because I don’t think they get to see themselves in photos enough. I like to photograph a man who looks like he’s lived, and he can bring the story of his life, the hardships and triumphs, into my photos without my ever needing to know the specifics of his story. I’ve always been drawn to older men, even in my friendships, so it was pretty predictable that I’d choose them as subjects as well. It started as an openness to photographing guys who were not traditionally considered as obvious photographic subjects. Since you haveĪ special section on your site of men over 50, can we assume this is a category of special interest to you as well?Ĭharles Thomas Rogers: In a way, yes. The Advocate: I love your dedication to plain, old school jockey shorts.
