1950s underwater photography

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

How DID they hold their breath for so long? Models read the newspaper, talk on the phone and have barbecues in incredible 1950s photos... taken entirely under water 

Bruce Mozert from Ohio was a leading pioneer of underwater photography. He captured his pin-ups in everyday scenarios, smiling while holding their breath in sub-aquatic conditions. Pictured: A brunette reads the newspaper in oversized sunglasses (left), a model reclines on the seabed as she speaks on the telephone (top right) and a woman is serenaded by a man with a guitar as a fish swims into view (bottom right).