Bill Dobbins

Bill Dobbins (born 1943) is an American photographer who specializes in bodybuilding, physique and fitness photography.

In particular, Dobbins is well known for his work in photographing female bodybuilders and has published two books of images on the subject, The Women[1] and Modern Amazons.

[2] Dobbins was associated with Ben Weider and bodybuilding organizations such as the IFBB and NPC.

During this period Dobbins met several male bodybuilders, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, and undertook promotional work for the gym.

This attracted the attention of Joe Weider, and Dobbins began writing for Muscle & Fitness, eventually being made a founding editor of Flex magazine.