"Austin Powers" perpetuated a stereotype that is rooted in reality: Chicks dig photographers. (Chicks also dig secret agents.)

Being in proximity to beautiful women in and out of their clothes is advantageous for reasons beyond the obvious.

"Women feel sexual when they feel beautiful," says Argov. "And women feel beautiful when they are center stage in front of the camera."

Who better to associate with this pleasant sensation of self-confidence and hotness than the man shooting the pics?