PIN UP STYLE PHOTOSHOOT
Pin up photography is as popular today as ever – it’s fun, playful, & just flat out gorgeous. As a photographer, you have plenty of things to consider: light, set, props…because although it’s fun to put a new twist on pin up, it’s always appreciated when you can nail the shot as a purely classic pin up. You’ll also need to secure an experienced Hair & Makeup artist who can not only create the pin up look, but can also do it in a timely manner. If your model is in the hair/makeup chair for 2 hours it’s going to drain their energy and make it very difficult to do more than 1 look. Your model should absolutely practice in front of a mirror leading up to the shoot – but at the end of the day, the photographer has to be ready with great direction and ideas for posing the model in a classic and flattering way. Study images from that time period first, before looking at more contemporary pin up. It’s better to start with the original, classic, basics….and then add your own twist.
PIN UP STYLE SENIOR PORTRAITS
Our model above is NOT A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR and the wardrobe is obviously a bit too sexy for a teenaged girl. However, there are plenty of ways to incorporate this classic style photography into your senior portrait session by hiring one of our amazing and talented Hair/Makeup Artists and bringing along wardrobe that is age appropriate. It’s also a good idea to consider just doing the “flavor” of pinup for your senior pictures, rather than going 100% realistic. This will give us more room to play with more contemporary posing and feel less tied to being authentic. We’re looking forward to our 2015 Senior Portrait Season….and shooting some fun pin up style images!
