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The age of vampy hourglass women oozing va-va-voom glamour and sexuality is very much alive and well thanks to bombshell loyalists who pay homage to this non-housewife 1950's culture that left many men of past decades with tongues a-waggin'. What many women would give to step in the heels of famed pin-up girls like Bettie Page, Veronica Lake, and Jane Russell! And why shouldn't we give ourselves such a one of a kind experience? These five retro-loving, vintage- chasing Miami photographers, eat, breathe, and live the pin-up lifestyle, from tiki inspired swimsuit scenarios to sultry bedroom mistresses. Forgo Black Friday and treat yourself (or your randy lover) to a photo session this holiday season. Pin us up, Scotty.
Photo: Terribly Girly
Terribly Girly Studio: Step out of your daily routine with the ladies of Terribly Girly, who will make you feel like family at their Wynwood studio. Whether a classic pin-up look is more your game or maybe you're looking for a vintage maternity session, photographer and founder, Janette Valentine and her gal-pal team will whip you up into pin-up shape. They take the girl next door and transform her into an old Hollywood starlet. Now through December, Terribly Girly is running a Holiday mini shoot special, which offers a fun burlesque theme with all the ritz and glitz.
Photo: Erika Nelly
Erika Nelly Photograhy: 'Fun' is the attitude du jour when you sign up for a pin-up session with Erika. With a new studio set to open in January 2015, Erika's passion for creating pin-up masterpieces for every girl is evident in each of her pin-up's photographs. She plays the part too! Rockabilly portaits are also her specialty. If a Christmas themed pin-up look is what you're looking for, take advantage of her 'Santa Baby' Holiday Special running until Secember 14th.
Photo: Dirty Mistress
Dirty Mistress Boutique: Kendall goes retro thanks to Cha Cha and Scarlett Adams, the brains and beauties behind Dirty Mistress. With a boutique and photo studio rolled into one, Dirty Mistress offers high quality pin-up inspired clothing for women of all shapes and sizes. Once you purchase that oh so sweet cocktail dress, you can get in front of the camera and embrace your inner pin-up model with a uniquely customized session. Want to make it a party? Dirty Mistress also provides pin-up experiences for large groups. Take advantage of their holiday mini photo package starting at $98. Package includes a holiday set, wardrobe styling, private studio time, emailed copies of all photos, and one high resolution 5x7 image. The offer ends December 15th.
Photo: Pin Me Up Photography
Pin Me Up Photography: If you love pin-up but vintage is not really a word in your vocabulary, Pin Me Up Photography is your go to. Meet photographer, Marilyn Sanchez, whose sultry boudoir photographs will make any woman feel like a model. After years as an event planner, Marilyn left it all behind to pursue her passion for photography. Her modern-pin up sessions allow for each woman to freely show off her natural sensuality. All sessions are shot in a bedroom suite. Even out of state ladies can take part of Marilyn's boudoir-a-thons in which location, make-up, and sessions with prints are included.
Photo: Alex Manfredi
Alex Manfredini Photography: Whoa Nelly! Photographer, Alex Manfredini, spices things up with some light-hearted eroticism in his pin-up sessions. His risqué pin-up style is based on the right makeover and attitude rather than a pin-up costume. Pin-up calendars are his request du jour, so whether it's sexy Santa, Independence Day or a Hot Halloween makeover, Alex can do a pin-up look for it all! And now for the holidays, there's a half-day package that includes airbrush makeup, M.A.C. cosmetics, Natural hair extensions, photo shoot, and touch ups in four hours in-studio at $900.00. And you get a disc with all images taken in high resolution.