VINTAGE PINUP & RETRO PHOTOGRAPHY - CLEVELAND + AKRON 

Embrace your awesome self by capturing some sexy vintage pinup shots! Create an outstanding calendar for your man or frame some prints! These make great Birthday, Valentines Day, Christmas, Bridal or Anniversary gifts. With our expertise in vintage makeup, hair, costumes, props and posing coach it's a cinch to get this look. Every shot can be professionally edited to give that vintage pinup look. Packages are customizable based on your needs and start at $695+ (see below) Colored Backdrops are available in our Richfield, Ohio Studio. Contact us today to schedule your session!

30 minute - MINI PINUP PACKAGE

$495 NO HIDDEN FEES - INCLUDES PHOTOS package includes:

• 1 LOOK ONLY with limits - no additional look changes

• 15+ digital photos INCLUDED with basic post-processing (like brightness adjustments), unbranded/copyright free/high resolution/ready to print!

• Female photographer & Professional Pose Coaching

• 1 pink or white backdrop, 1 light setup, Mon-Fri only for mini

• Access to our props and furniture including - chairs, sexy seating, veils, pearls, riding crops, floggers, and more!

• 2-3 week turn around

• NO AIRBRUSHED EDITS, MAKEUP OR HAIR OFFERED FOR THE MINI SESSIONS

1 HOUR PINUP BOUDOIR PACKAGE

$695 NO HIDDEN FEES - INCLUDES PHOTOS package includes:

• Up to 2 Looks WITH LIMITS/ Outfits Changes - no additional look changes

• 30+ digital photos INCLUDED with basic post-processing (like brightness adjustments), unbranded/copyright free/high resolution/ready to print!

• 1 professionally airbrushed and edited pin up shots, additional edits for $100/each image. Please give the studio 2-3 weeks to turnaround your pinup edits after your selection is made (Rushes are available for $100+)

• Female photographer & Professional Pose Coaching

• 1 professional studio lighting set up + 1 paper background

• Mondays-Fridays

• Access to our props and furniture including - chairs, sexy seating, veils, pearls, riding crops, floggers, and more!

• 2-3 week turn around

2 HOUR PINUP BOUDOIR PACKAGE

$895 NO HIDDEN FEES - INCLUDES PHOTOS package includes:

• Up to 3 Looks/ Outfits Changes, PLUS change up one of your looks for a few shots by going topless or adding robe/ accessory to one of your 3 looks

• 45+ digital photos INCLUDED with basic post-processing (like brightness adjustments), unbranded/copyright free/high resolution/ready to print!

• 3 professionally airbrushed and edited pin up shots, additional edits for $100/each image. Please give the studio 2-3 weeks to turnaround your pinup edits after your selection is made (Rushes are available for $100+)

• Female photographer & Professional Pose Coaching

• 1 professional studio lighting set up + up to 2 paper backgrounds

• Mondays-Fridays

• Access to our props and furniture including - chairs, sexy seating, veils, pearls, riding crops, floggers, and more!

• 2-3 week turn around

THEMED IDEAS FOR YOUR SHOOT

ADD-ON's (Totally Optional!)

• +$75 Makeup & +$100 Hair (you provide your own foundation/concealer). Includes foundation application, eye shadow, eye liner, eyebrow liner, full face contour/highlighting, blush, lip color. We use top of the line brands like Naked, Bare Minerals, Too Faced, Tarte and more! NOTE: Client must bring their own foundation/concealer/powder.

• +$195 DISCOUNTED skin softening package for up to *30 images only (this softens, but doesn’t completely remove, wrinkles/ stretch marks/ rosacea/ cellulite/ imperfections/ small scars/ textures/ small acne) This discount is only available if purchased prior to photo delivery/ sorting. Editing requests after photo delivery are charged at our normal rate - of $50+ (see below) *this rate is for 2 looks/ 30 images only - our editor choses which 30, each additional look is +$100 (15 more images). The 30 images are selected by our editor. Sometimes, extra images beyond 30 may be delivered - but won’t be softened. Any requests for further softening/ editing are billed at our normal rate of $50/each.

  SEE SKIN SOFTENING SAMPLES HERE

• +$100 weekend appointments (these are the most popular times and we book up fast!)

• $150 per additional look/outfit change beyond first 2 & 10+ extra photos This gives you additional photoshoot time as well. Giving you more options, looks and final images to chose from!

• $150 Rush Your photo delivery...need your pictures back before 2-3 weeks? No problem, in some cases we can even provide 48 hour delivery. Please note that Rush is for initial photos returned, Editing Rushes are also available.

• +$100 off-site location shoot - Would you feel more comfortable in your home? We now offer in-home boudoir shoots or other locations of your choice (extensive travel fees may apply to areas further than a 30 minute drive from Richfield, Ohio)*We utilize natural light for our traditional boudoir shoots and will need to book during day light hours. We often ask for shots of your windows in your home to ensure there's enough light to capture great results. Contact us today for more details!

ADD ON GLAMOUR OR TRADITIONAL BOUDOIR to your Traditional Boudoir Package!  +$250/each style add on

Can't decide if you like Traditional Boudoir, Glamour or Pinup better? We now offer both in our Richfield Ohio studio! Do one of your two looks with our Pinup Studio Backdrop OR Glamour setup PLUS get 1 of your favorite pinup shots airbrushed with this $250 add on! Only available for Richfield, Ohio in-studio shoots (additional pinup airbrushed shots are $75/each)

• SEE OUR TRADITIONAL BOUDOIR WORK HERE

•  SEE OUR GLAMOUR WORK HERE

 PIN-UP AIRBRUSHING + EDITING PACKAGES (OPTIONAL) - $100/each

While the first 2 edits are included in your package, you might want more of these fabulous airbrushed edits! Our edits include color changing background to your choice (if on white backdrop), airbrushing skin & blemishes, enhancing details like makeup, curves, etc., teeth whitening, cropping and color adjustments, highlighting skin and outfits to give it that painterly pinup look, Photoshop liquifying/airbrushing to any areas of the body per request. (*Note that all of our digital images are proofs right out of the camera that we send and airbrushing and all editing is additional unless otherwise listed in your package. Because of the specific nature of the pinup look - we highly recommend this add-on service to achieve that amazing pinup feel when booking a pinup style photoshoot! WATCH VIDEO BELOW TO SEE HOW WE DO IT) Please note, our $195 DISCOUNTED skin softening package is ONLY available if purchased prior to photo delivery.

• 1-5 edits $100/each

• 6-10 edits $90/each

• 11 + edits $80/each

HOW WE REPRODUCE THE PINUP LOOK WITH AIRBRUSHING:

OTHER PINUP + VINTAGE LOCATION-SHOOT IDEAS

(Above Pinup Photos Shot at  Boston Mills, Ohio - Vintage Gas Station - next to Boston Mills Ski Resort. The above images had NO airbrushing or editing beyond basic color adjustments that are included in price!) 

*MORE LOCATIONS IDEAS:

• 78th Street Studio's Basement has a massive collection of working vintage pinball machines (Cleveland)

• Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens has the most amazing gardens, gazebos, terrace, mansion and more! (Akron)

• Train tracks with old broken down trains and small station (Glenwillow, Ohio)

• Retro Gas Station - Although we can help you source a car for the photoshoot - there may be additional rental fee for car owner, clients are welcome to make their own vintage car arrangements (near Boston Mills Ski Resort)

• Vintage lit staircase in the Old Arcade (the Hyatt downtown Cleveland)

• Midwest Railway Preservation Society in Cleveland near Steelyard Commons ($50+ additional donation to support the Train Yard is required)

*Additional fees may apply to location shoots

How do we reproduce that Pinup Photo look? 

Our process starts with you in mind! Pinup photography is a mini work of art that begins with your personality. There is a timeless appeal to this very classic look that transcends fashion fads and gives all woman of all shapes and sizes a sense of empowerment with their sexuality...our goal at Premier Boudoir is to bring out the sexy side of every woman and deliver photos that will leave you feeling amazing about your bad-ass self!

PINUP PROPS

Maybe you love to bake - so we'll use a spatula, wisk and bowl as your prop! Into 50 Shades of Grey? We have riding crops and floggers! If you love books, we've got a librarian look for you! We've got martini glasses, long cigarette holders, vintage cameras, feather dusters, old telephones, vintage crates & boxes, and  even props for seasons if you're looking to make an entire pinup calendar. Whatever fits your personality - we'd like to express that in your pinup photo shoot! Got an idea or special prop - we'd love you to bring it along for the pinup photoshoot.

PINUP MAKEUP & HAIR

To get inspired for this retro pinup look we've studied makeup from the era and are sure to add dark black eyeliner wings, rosy red lips and high arched eyebrows. We don't stop at the makeup though, we've got hairstyles in mind along with accessories including a multitude of colored bandanas and black netting hats with feathers! You can add makeup and hair onto any package for $59/each or $110/both.

PINUP POSING IS KEY

So how do we get you into that perfect pose? We've studied pinup photos from the era and with years of modeling experience our expert photographer Liza will get every inch of your body into the perfect pose from your eyebrows down to the way you point your toes! Even the arch of your back to the exact angle of your leg will placed into the perfect position to give your body the most flattering, sexy angle. You don't have to have modeling experience, we'll direct your every move!

POST PROCESSING & AIRBRUSHING PINUP PHOTOS

To achieve the authentic pinup look, your favorite images will be airbrushed and edited with the same techniques used in the 1950s - only with modern digital Photoshopping. You can even customize your favorite vintage colors into the background or let our experts chose for you! Highlights and shadows are airbrushed onto your skin to give that pinup painted look. Teeth are whitened, blemishes removed, curls pushed into place, and we can even enhance your curves if desired! Colors are adjusted digitally and overall Photoshop effects will ensure you've got that retro pinup photo feel.

( Here's exactly how we achieve the airbrushed look in Photoshop )

THE HISTORY OF PINUP ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

The word "Pinup" was first used in 1944 and became increasingly popular through the 1950s. Although pinup style work really began in the 18o0s. Pinup style images were created through lithographs, illustrations and eventually photography. These images were often created of women with feminine curves, sex appeal and usually included a theme or prop. When the advertising world was convinced "sex sells", the pinup style images became a very effective and popular tool in propaganda. It was risque but not overtly inappropriate, pushing the social limits of it's time. Today pinup is viewed by most as a sort of "classy" sexy. Most women feel empowered, with a girl-like innocence expressing their femininity while not being too explicit. 

The word "Pin-up" was created because the images were meant to be "pinned up" on the wall. Another term that's used for pin-up is "cheesecake" photos. Calenders were commonly filled with illustrations of pinup girls. 

Burlesque performers and actresses used pinup images to create advertising for their shows and promote their work. One of the first actresses known for the pinup style photography was Betty Grable. Many more famous sex-kittens such as Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner, Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe to name a few.

CHOOSING A PIN UP PHOTOGRAPHER

You want to chose someone who has a thorough knowledge of the era and a natural, intuitive creative sense. If you don't have modeling experience, a photographer with a background in modeling who can get you into the perfect pose is key to capturing the essence of the pinup style. And personality is a must! You want to feel comfortable with your photographer as you might be wearing less clothing than you normally would. Read reviews and make sure that people are saying great things about the photographer and company so you're sure to have a good experience. Ask if it's going to be a male or female photographer (sometimes women feel more comfortable using females for shoots like this - that's perfectly normal!). Most importantly, look at their portfolio and see if you like their style. Ask for a free phone consultation so you can get a feel for their personality and ask detailed questions about the shoot. After you've done all that - follow your gut and if you feel comfortable with them - you've found your pinup photographer!

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