Photographer Randal Ford has elevated his art to soaring heights by applying a minimalist approach to enhance the sophistication of an image. By focusing on the details of his animal subjects, the American artist produces striking images that highlight their characteristic features.
Ford is most famous for his photographs of animals in the studio. They are situated under lights and set against a backdrop so Ford can produce a stunning contrast that could not be captured with a candid shot. He also plays with concepts of color contrasts, such as placing a black rooster against a solid black background or a black and white bull set against a soft gray. He selects each background so that the animal is the sole focal point of an image, allowing for no distractions.
Though he favors animals as subjects, Ford’s photography also involves portraits of people. He has an almost mystical talent for portraying the humanity of his subjects, highlighting the qualities of a person that extend beyond the readily viewable content of a photograph.
He supports a number of organizations dedicated to the well-being and conservation of animals, both wild and domestic. He contributes his time and talent to organizations such as Project Survival’s Cat Haven, which concentrates on preserving wild cats through education and relocation efforts. The proceeds from his book Good Dog benefit Emancipet, an organization committed to making veterinary care accessible and affordable to everyone with a pet.
Ford continues to work out of his studio in Austin, Texas, where he focuses on his photography and conservation advocacy.
On 1stDibs, browse a vast selection of Randal Ford’s portraits, figurative photography and prints.
Randal Ford - Vinny, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
All available sizes and editions: 32 x 32, edition of 15 40 x 40, edition of 10 48 x 48, edition of 5 Narrative: That look when someone mistakes you for a pug … again. Brussels Grif...
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Randal Ford - Chimpanzee No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 30" x 45" Edition of 15 40" x 60" Edition of 10 48" x 72" Edition of 5 Amari: Compared to his brother, Amari was a bit more calm and relaxed on set. I thought it w...
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Randal Ford - Plum-Headed Parakeet, Photography 2023, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper Available sizes: 32" x 32", Edition of 15 40" x 40", Edition of 10 48" x 48", Edition of 5 Few photographers in the world have photog...
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Randal Ford - The Pegasus Dallas, TX, Photography 2023, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Series: Places Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper Available sizes: 30" x 45", Edition of 15 40" x 60", Edition of 10 48" x 72", Edition of 5 Few photographers in the wo...
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Randal Ford - Flamingo No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15 50 x 40 in Edition of 10 60 x 48 in Edition of 5 Alejandra: Alejandra made us take our hats off, Mother Nature never fails to impress, an...
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Randal Ford - Flamingo No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Flamingo No. 1 Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Alejandra: Alejandra made us take our hats off, Mother Nature never fails...
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Randal Ford - Franklin, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
All available sizes and editions: 32 x 32, edition of 15 40 x 40, edition of 10 48 x 48, edition of 5 Narrative: Would you believe me if I told you that Franklin had an impressive s...
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Randal Ford - Berkshire Pig, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Ol’ Jethro, what a character. Having been a show pig his whole life, Jethro is kind of a big deal in several parts of the world, but he sure was stubborn. We tried over and over to ...
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Randal Ford - Flamingo No. 3, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Flamingo No. 3 Available sizes: 37.5" x 30" Edition of 15 50" x 40" Edition of 10 60" x 48" Edition of 5 Alejandra: Alejandra made us take our hats off, Mother Nature never fails ...
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Randal Ford - Bantom White Polish Hen No. 2 on Black, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"With a snowcapped crest like that, it’s no mystery where Denali got her name. Originally a Native American term meaning “the high one,” the word eventually became the name of the ta...
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Randal Ford - Meishan Pig, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Shawn the Meishan was a sight for sore eyes—though I’m not sure he could say the same for us. In fact, I’m not sure if he could see us at all. Meishan pigs are known for their squis...
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Randal Ford - Chimpanzee No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15 50 x 40 in Edition of 10 60 x 48 in Edition of 5 Amari: Compared to his brother, Amari was a bit more calm and relaxed on set. I thought...
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Randal Ford - Peacock No. 2, Photography 2023, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 30" x 45" - Edition of 15 40" x 60" - Edition of 10 48" x 72" - Edition of 5 This photograph will be printed once payment has been received and will ship directly...
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Randal Ford - Texas Longhorn Calf, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Don’t worry; this sweet-faced calf is not coming to collect. Born on April 15th, The Tax Man is anything but taxing. Cows are some of the kindest animals there are, and I always lov...
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Randal Ford - Texas Longhorn Calf, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Wingman comes from a very special cow. His mother is a TLBAA Grand Champion female title holder, which means that this calf will be the star of his own show in no time. Until then, ...
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Randal Ford - Porsche No. 2, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 32" x 32", Edition of 15 40" x 40", Edition of 10 48" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: Poodles are without question the quintessential breed for creative expression. ...
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Randal Ford - Baby Raccoon, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Like all young animals, Lewis was a speed demon. And a mischievous little guy. He was getting into everything in the studio, completely unphased by the camera, lights, or my crew....
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Randal Ford - Hotah, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: Poodles are most often known for their polished puffs, clean lines and rounde...
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Randal Ford - Riley, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: Have you ever seen a more beautiful smile? I have-- a couple of years ago whe...
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Randal Ford - Donkey No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Daisy did her best to live up to the stubborn stereotypes. While trying to coax this gregarious donkey onto the set, she dug her heels into the floor and refused to set foot on the ...
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Randal Ford - John Mule, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15 50 x 40 in Edition of 10 60 x 48 in Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, ...
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Randal Ford - American Barn Owl, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Barn owls continue to be one of the most fascinating creatures I’ve encountered, and Winston was no exception. This majestic breed is an ethereal blend of seen and unseen elements: ...
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Randal Ford - Bevo XV on Gray, Photography 2022, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"What an honor it was to photograph the University of Texas mascot, Bevo XV, when he was a short-horned calf in 2016. At that time, I thought how great it would be if I had the oppor...
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Randal Ford - Longhorn Newborn Calf, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Bug was brand new to the world and only a week old when his portrait was taken. With his mama close to his side, this bug-eyed baby dazzled my lens with innocence. It’s rare to phot...
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Randal Ford - Pigeon No. 3, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 30" x 37.5" Edition of 15 40" x 50" Edition of 10 48" x 60" Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, man...
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Randal Ford - Longhorn Newborn Calf, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Bug was brand new to the world and only a week old when his portrait was taken. With his mama close to his side, this bug-eyed baby dazzled my lens with innocence. It’s rare to phot...
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Randal Ford - Border Collie, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Watson got his name from the Sherlock Holmes TV series, which could not be more perfect for this sticky-fingered dog bandit. Watson was a thief—a very playful, sneaky, silly thief. ...
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Randal Ford - Secret, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 THE EYES OF A WOLF are not like the yes of a dog. But, they used to be. Rooted deep in ...
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Randal Ford - Zebra Profile, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15 50 x 40 in Edition of 10 60 x 48 in Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, ...
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Randal Ford - Giraffe No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15 50 x 40 in Edition of 10 60 x 48 in Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, ...
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Randal Ford - Flamingo No. 2 (BW), Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15 50 x 40 in Edition of 10 60 x 48 in Edition of 5 Alejandra made us take our hats off, Mother Nature never fails to impress, and the color...
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Randal Ford - Border Collie, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"If it looks like he’s about to jump the gun, that’s because he was. Gunner was eager and in constant anticipation of some new mystery element throughout our session—it’s the border ...
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Randal Ford - Black Arabian Horse No. 4, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"S stands for Suzie, but on this day, it also stood for skittish. While it’s common for horses to be a bit jumpy, we knew this black beauty was high energy and extra prone to excitem...
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Randal Ford - Americana Rooster No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5" x 30" Edition of 15 50" x 40" Edition of 10 60" x 48" Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, man...
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Randal Ford - Longhorn No. 8 Panoramic, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper Available sizes: 20" x 48", Edition of 15 30" x 72", Edition of 10 40" x 96", Edition of 5 Few photographers in the world have photog...
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Randal Ford - Llama No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Although he can’t fly, Hawk might very well think he’s a bird. An accomplished fence-jumper, he’s known for hopping heights as tall as five feet. I was surprised to discover how muc...
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Randal Ford - Buckley, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: Mother Nature sure had fun with Buckley! White coat with brown spots, brown e...
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Randal Ford - Longhorn No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 30" x 45" Edition of 15 40" x 60" Edition of 10 48" x 72" Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, manki...
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Randal Ford - Raúl, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: Cool Raúl. Clocking in at only 3 months old, this boy brought such a surprisi...
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Randal Ford - African Fish Eagle, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5" x 30" Edition of 15 50" x 40" Edition of 10 60" x 48" Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, man...
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Randal Ford - Red Arabian Stallion No. 1, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"It’s not often we get to experience awe in our day-to-day lives. With the many advances we’ve made in technology, fewer and fewer things seem to feel new or precious. One of the rea...
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Randal Ford - Giddy, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: Giddy was just that. He showed up with such an impressive readiness to get do...
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Randal Ford - Red Crested Cardinal, 2018, Printed After, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Few photographers in the world have phot...
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Randal Ford - Jacob Sheep No. 2, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15 50 x 40 in Edition of 10 60 x 48 in Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, ...
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Randal Ford - Jacob Sheep No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Since this item will be shipped directly from the publisher, the seller can only provide specific information to buyers at the actual point of sale. Please message the seller to requ...
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Randal Ford - Kaladin, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: Salukis are quite large and remarkably graceful-- they glide across the floor...
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Randal Ford - Gavin No. 2, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: Gavin was a good looking guy. His features were sharp and sleek, which made p...
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$3,500
Randal Ford - Multicolor Spotted Longhorn No. 1 on Black, 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Bando is a real looker. This showstopping marbled beauty was a natural on camera. His stunning dappling of light and dark with bits of red sprinkled in came together like a true wor...
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$3,500
Randal Ford - Snowflake Bobwhite Quail No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Tux came dressed to the nines in his formal black-and-white suit. He was clearly on the prowl and in pursuit of another female quail on set. We all got quite the show and were very ...
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Randal Ford - Border Collie, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Watson got his name from the Sherlock Holmes TV series, which could not be more perfect for this sticky-fingered dog bandit. Watson was a thief—a very playful, sneaky, silly thief. ...
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Randal Ford - Baby Goat No. 2, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
"Baby goats are always a blast to photograph. Bubbles was full of life and floated around like a happy-go-lucky butterfly. He was so social, in fact, that within a few minutes of bei...
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Randal Ford - Sebastopol Goose, Photography 2024, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Name: Silly "No surprise here, but this girl was one silly goose. She honked her way through our entire session and had everyone in tears laughing. Geese are often known for their p...
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Randal Ford - Spotted Leopard Snarl, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 30" x 37.5" Edition of 15 40" x 50" Edition of 10 48" x 60" Edition of 5 Cairo was a curious cat. On leash, he wanted to check out the studio and get a feel for th...
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Randal Ford - Flamingo Take Flight, 2023 Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Title: Flamingo Take Flight Collaboration with Steven C. Rockefeller Jr. Medium: Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper Available sizes: 50" x 40", Edition of 5 60" x 48", Ed...
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Randal Ford - Martial Eagle, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5 x 30 in Edition of 15 50 x 40 in Edition of 10 60 x 48 in Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, ...
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Randal Ford - African Crane No. 1, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 37.5" x 30" Edition of 15 50" x 40" Edition of 10 60" x 48" Edition of 5 Over 40,000 years ago, we began to depict animals in cave drawings. Throughout history, man...
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Randal Ford - Dixie, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes: 37.5" x 30", Edition of 15 50" x 40", Edition of 10 60" x 48", Edition of 5 Narrative: Poodles are most often known for their polished puffs, clean lines and rounde...
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Randal Ford - Allie, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Available sizes 32 x 32 Edition of 15 40 x 40 Edition of 10 48 x 48 Edition of 5 THE EYES OF A WOLF are not like the yes of a dog. But, they used to be. Rooted deep in the very hea...
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Randal Ford - The Endless Journey, Photography 2023, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
Series: Places Digital C-Print on Archival Photographic Paper Available sizes: 30" x 45", Edition of 15 40" x 60", Edition of 10 48" x 72", Edition of 5 Few photographers in the wo...
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Randal Ford - GQ, Photography 2020, Printed After
By Randal Ford
Located in Stamford, CT
All available sizes and editions: 32 x 32, edition of 15 40 x 40, edition of 10 48 x 48, edition of 5 Narrative: Despite his obvious good looks, GQ has remained humble. Truth be tol...
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