Huba huba.
Created by photographer Chad Castigliano, Whimsical Woodsman And Friends is a dudeoir calendar that features men stripping down for great causes, including the Red Cross and Books To The Rescue, a
nonprofit that provides books and stuffed animals to kids in crisis.
(Castigliano’s wife runs the local Prescott, Arizona chapter of the
national organization.)
It
all started when Catigliano asked friend and firefighter Tim Wilson ―
aka the “Whimiscal Woodsman” ― to channel his inner pin-up model and
pose in little more than his boxers and some flannel:
Chad Castigliano/Chronicker Photography
“Tim
is a wildland firefighter so we thought that maybe we could get some
local attention as firefighters are dear to people’s hearts around
here,” Castigliano told HuffPost. “Then, we found others guys and it
went completely viral [on Facebook].”
It’s easy to see why; Wilson and the boys definitely bring it in the photos:
Chad Castigliano/Chronicker Photography
Here’s the “Mischievous Mechanic”:
Chad Castigliano/Chronicker Photography
And the “Wistful Warrior,” who totally kilt his photo shoot:
Chad Castigliano/Chronicker Photography
Castigliano’s project got attention last year from local press, but it blew up when The Scene shared
a sass-filled photo montage of the dudes. The video has over 1.7
million views and plenty of appreciative comments from new fans.
Castigliano
told HuffPost he’s also received messages from people who are thrilled
to see such a body positive pin-up calendar featuring men.
“That’s
something Tim and I really didn’t think of when we first started this,”
he said. “Tim is just a cool guy who is completely at ease with who he
is ― the photos are just Tim being Tim. It’s cool so many people could
see how relaxed and comfortable all of these guys are in their own
skin.”
Chad Castigliano/Chronicker Photography
If you want to get involved, Castigilano has some good news: He and his team are currently looking all across the U.S. for models for the 2018 calendar.
The
criteria for participating? Ideally you have a beard, or are willing to
grow one, but what matters most is quality of character.
“I
think you have to be a good guy to come forth and volunteer to do this
for a children’s charity,” Castigliano said. “So really, you need facial
hair, a willingness to be an actual part of something and you have to
be a great person.”
Below, more photos of the “Whimsical Woodsman” and his pals. Visit their official site or the Facebook page to see more and to pick up a calendar (it’s half off right now!)
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