Raised in Portland, Oregon, Atlas received a university degree in Health Science and Sport in June 1993 from Oregon State University. He began modeling for fitness magazines after being noticed at a bodybuilding show. From there, Atlas met erotic photographer Ron Lloyd and posed for some photos; this lead to the "Body Solo" video series produced by Lloyd's Body Image Productions.Atlas was named Men magazine's "Man of the Year" in 2003 (along with Nate Christianson) and 2006. He filmed his first ...