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A Pin-Up Photo Shoot Experience

A Pin-Up Photo Shoot Experience in Portland

If you are looking for a modern beauty photo session with a retro twist, you’ve come to the right place. My “pin-up” sessions aren’t necessarily akin to what you’d see in a wall calendar hanging up in the garage of some greasy dude in the 1950’s. Rather they are beauty photos that burst with classic femininity, inspired by the golden age of Hollywood. I invite you to watch this video that Clay Drinwater created for my clients to get a taste of what a pin-up photo shoot experience is like in my studio near Portland.

I thoroughly enjoyed my pinup photo shoot session! Rayleigh had a ton of fun ideas and the pictures turned out AMAZING. I was relaxed and felt at ease in her beautiful studio. And it showed!

Miss S

Professional Hair and Makeup

I’m sure you all know how to do your hair and makeup with a 50’s inspired style, right? No? Yeah, either do I. I haven’t a clue. But my talented hair and makeup artists do and they do it so well! The lovely Crystal, pictured below, even stays during the shoot to give touchups. It’s so great having her there to make sure you keep looking stunning throughout the entire experience. If only I had someone like that to follow me around on a regular day. Ha!

A behind the scenes photo of a pin up photo shoot experience in Portland. The hair and makeup artist is doing makeup touch ups.

It’s always such a joy to see the transformation from “I woke up like this” to “Just call me Grace Kelly.” When my ladies step away from the makeup chair and head over to the mirror, their reaction makes my heart so happy.

Wardrobe

A wardrobe consultation with me allows you to feel confident in what to wear for your pin-up photo shoot near Portland. I have a guide that you can check out here, which is super helpful. We can also personally discuss what would work best to create your dream pin-up session. I have a number of 50’s style wardrobe pieces in my studio that you are invited to borrow and I can help you find some great options online, as well.

A posed studio image from a pin up photo shoot experience in Portland.

Props

I have quite a few vintage props and accessories in the studio that we can use for your pin-up session. Vintage phones, suitcases, an iron an ironing board, purses, glasses, hats, gloves, kitchen things, and a gumball machine, to name a few. I’m continually on the look-out for more retro props to keep the variety fun.

A posed studio image from a pin up photo shoot experience in Portland. Props include a gumball machine and bubble gum.

Pin-Up Photo Shoot Experience in Portland

Do you have any questions about a pin-up session that I can answer for you?

A posed black and white backlit studio image from a pin up photo shoot experience in Portland. Props include vintage inspired eye glasses.

Let’s chat!

If you are ready to book your shoot or if you have any questions, please send me an email and we can start creating your dream Pin-up photo session!


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