The Experience
How it Works
Step 01
Getting comfortable, let's make a plan!
We want to make your pinup photoshoot experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible and that starts with having a shared vision for the final photos. What set do you want to shoot on? Do you have wardrobe options? Will you bring some of your own props or do you want certain ones available? Peruse the photos on this site to get an idea of what we have to offer. If you'd like to develop a new set, reach out and we can talk!
On your shoot day, when you arrive, we'll take some time to chat and get to know each other. We'll show you around our studio and let you get familiar with the space.
Step 02
Being your beautiful self
Once you're comfortable, we'll start taking photos! Our posing coach will be on hand to help you find the perfect poses and expressions to capture the essence of the midcentury pinup style. We'll use a variety of vintage props and lighting techniques to create the perfect atmosphere.
We have add-on hair and makeup services available by a team of vintage-styling geniuses! Let us know if that is something you like to consider to bring your images to the next level!
Step 03
Selection and Editing
After your photoshoot, we'll carefully select the best images and send you a digital proof sheet. From there, you will select your favorites for us to retouch. When we retouch your photos, we strive to retain all of your natural beauty and character, not turn your skin to plastic. The result is like having a great skin day.
Step 04
Delivery
Once your chosen photos are edited to perfection, we'll share the full-quality images with you via an online gallery. Some of our packages include a printed pinup poster but we can discuss adding on prints to any package. If you would like to be featured in Pinup Life Magazine, we will share our upcoming issues and decide which on to place your pictures in!
Set Themes
We offer a wide range of themes for our pinup photoshoots, with over 15 options to choose from. Each theme comes with a variety of props and backgrounds to make your photos unique and personal. They are listed below but also featured throughout this website! We encourage you to pick the theme that best suits your style and personality, so you can feel comfortable and confident during your photo shoot.
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Vintage Starlet - vintage Hollywood glamour headshots
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Keyhole Cutie - Take a peek inside our keyhole!
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Velvet curtain showgirl - red velvet curtains and vintage microphone
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Cookout catastrophe - vintage BBQ, smoke included
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Picnic like it's 1953 - red or blue gingham, basket, and appropriately shaped vegetables
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Deck the Halls - vintage holiday string lights, ladder optional
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Vintage camera selfie - vintage camera collection from spy camera all the way to 4x5
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Rock around the clock - NYE countdown, when hands become legs
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Motorcycle bike wash - get sudsy with a classic motorcycle
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Baby it's cold outside - vintage sled or skis without the cold
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Classic Christmas - vintage cardboard fireplace and aluminum tree
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Giant Jack-o-Lantern - yes you can sit on it!
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Spider web - come get tangled up in our web
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Hank the (barrel) horse - Giddy up, cowgirl!
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Firefighter pinup - we've got the pole; you bring the HOT HOT HOT!
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Fly me to (plywood) moon
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Have a vision, reach out and let's make it a reality!
Coming soon!
- Xtra large wishbone!
- Lights, Camera, Action - we provide the lights and camera, you provide the action
Studio Packages
Vintage Glamour Package
Marvelous Miss Mini
Our Vintage Glamour package includes a photoshoot on two separate sets with featuring two different looks!
5 edited images per set/look with additional images available as add-ons.
On site pinup posing and styling coaching will help you find your best angles. Guaranteed publication in Pinup Life Magazine. This package is perfect for a taste of the 1950s!
Plan on being at the studio for 2-3 hours.
Hair and makeup services available as an add on.
A mini photoshoot that is elegant and affordable. You will receive 5 edited and retouched photos, as well as onsite posing and styling coaching to ensure you look your best.
One studio set, one look! Plan about 1 hour of being with us.
Additional edited/retouched images available as add-ons.
Hair and makeup services available as an add on.
Starting at $380
Custom Packages Available
Interested in a different number of edited images? Interested in a different number of sets? Want to shoot on location? Reach out and we can make a custom package just for you!
Hair and makeup services available as an add on.
Starting at $200
Starting at $200
Calendar Girl Package -
12 different sets,
one timeless calendar!
Work with us to put together the pinup calendar of your dreams. We'll shoot 12 different looks and format it into a calendar you can send to any printer. We have had productions put together a perpetual calendar of 12 of their acts to sell as merchandise and individual models showcasing 12 different looks!
In our experience, 3-5 sets/looks a day is the maximum we can shoot and still have fun. This means shooting a calendar can take between 3-12 days.
You can think of this package as 12 Marvelous Miss Mini shoots (at a discounted rate). You will have different props and outfit for each month you shoot or have a different person model for each month. You'll receive 5 edited photos from each look and can let us know which one to include in your calendar.
We structure our calendar shoots in the following way:
We require a $100 deposit to book any shooting day. This amount goes to the total cost of the Calendar Girl Package. If you are splitting your shoots between 3 days, then 1/3 of the total cost is due before the day of the shoot. If you are splitting it between 12 days, then 1/12 of the total cost is due before the day of the shoot etc.
Two edited sneak peaks are available after shooting each set. The whole portfolio of 60 photos is available upon completion of the project!
We highly recommend hair and makeup services for this project. We can coordinate having an artist available on your shoot days as an add on service.
The total cost of this 12-set photoshoot project starts at $1800
An undertaking of this size does require a fair amount of planning so please reach out if you're interested in discussing the details!
See sample calendar below!
Starting at $1800
FAQ
Have questions about our pinup photography services? Check out our frequently asked questions below. If you don't see the answer you're looking for, feel free to reach out to us!
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When should I book?Now! We recommend booking at least one month prior to a desired shoot date, even earlier during holiday seasons.
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When is payment due?A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to reserve any shoot date. Package remainder is due prior to shoot date.
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What are your hours?We are open by appointment only. We tend to book photoshoots on Friday- Sunday but reach out if you have any questions!
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Where are you located?We are located in Los Angeles, CA near the 134 and the 2! Address is available after booking.