Forums > Photography Talk > best pin up photographers

Photographer

imagesforeye

Posts: 225

Pleasantville, New York, US

have never shoot pin up and would like to see what are good examples

Feb 10 09 03:47 pm Link

Photographer

eyelight

Posts: 1598

Moorpark, California, US

Feb 10 09 03:59 pm Link

Photographer

iHartPhotos

Posts: 1263

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

eyelight wrote:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/15033

The best.

Feb 10 09 05:25 pm Link

Photographer

BlackWatch

Posts: 3825

Cleveland, Ohio, US

See page 2 of my port...I think we do ok...

Feb 10 09 05:28 pm Link

Photographer

Angelfactory

Posts: 1559

Foley, Minnesota, US

Feb 10 09 05:29 pm Link

Photographer

sublime LightWorks

Posts: 6074

Atlanta, Georgia, US

iHartPhotos wrote:

The best.

+2

Feb 10 09 05:32 pm Link

Model

Tabitha Constance

Posts: 618

New York, New York, US

Feb 10 09 05:35 pm Link

Model

Kindra Marie

Posts: 2089

San Diego, California, US

Feb 10 09 05:35 pm Link

Photographer

Ken Marcus Studios

Posts: 9421

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Robert Alvarado

Feb 10 09 05:36 pm Link

Photographer

Elaine Dunn

Posts: 1463

New York, New York, US

Tabitha Ashura wrote:
Personal favorite
https://www.modelmayhem.com/179

+1

I've been in love with her photography for years.

Feb 10 09 05:36 pm Link

Photographer

JWN Visual Addictions

Posts: 269

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

iHartPhotos wrote:

The best.

+3

Feb 10 09 05:37 pm Link

Photographer

Kevin Connery

Posts: 17824

El Segundo, California, US

Pinup Photographers

(Hyperlinked names go to their site; hyperlinked numbers go to their MM page. Bold entries are my personal favorites.)

666 Photography, MM 114374 (TX)
AtomicCheesecakeStudios, MM 249176 (MD)
Bombshell Pinups, MM 36620 (NY/MD/DC)
Classic-Pinup, 132958 (MD)
Compass Rose Studios, MM 339681 (OR)
Cre8tivImages, MM 120462 (FL)
ePhotique/John Eckert, MM 4693 (IN)
GRS Photography, MM 18234 (Toronto, ON)
Glen McDowell, MM 335339 (CA)
HDphotographer, MM 558422
Kilmer Photography, MM 80652 (PA)
Kool Girlie Stuff, MM 118 (FL)
Leslie Slenning, MM 2202 (NV)
Manuel Rego, MM 44477 (MA/RI)
Mehosh Dziadzio, MM 121296 (CA) (Gil Elvgren style)
MTaylorPhoto, MM 724701 (CA)
Off The Page, MM 50476
Photography by Gino, MM 442422 (NJ)
Robert Alvarado, MM 15033 (CA)
Robert Jensen, MM 2433 (CA)
Ronnie Werner, MM 11244  (Artist, not photographer)
Roy Varga, MM 127965 (CA)
Shannon Brooke, MM 2261 (CA)
Tkexpressions, MM 5668 (MA)
Viva Van Story, MM 179 (NJ)
White Rabbit Studio/Danielle BedicsMM 11169 (CA)
Winky Tiki /Octavio Arizala, MM 8781 (CA)

Some older threads which might be of interest:

General Industry > Pinup Girls Post Here (15+ pages)
General Industry > Photographers--Your Favorite Pinup Style Shot ?
General Industry > *PINUP* Who takes great PINUP shots on MM?
General Industry > Who do you think are the top 5 pinup photographers
Model Matters > Pinup Photography (Getting started)
Photography Talk > Favorite PinUp Books?
Photography Talk > Best pinup photographer/model on MM?

Or do a brute force search for MM pinup Lists to see what other people labeled pinups.(My MM list of favorite pinup shots)

Feb 10 09 05:39 pm Link

Photographer

Elaine Dunn

Posts: 1463

New York, New York, US

Awesome post, Kevin, mainly for your list! smile

Feb 10 09 05:44 pm Link

Model

Dominique DVita

Posts: 189

Austin, Texas, US

Viva Van Story is fabulous &
In NY. Google her name & MM & prepare to be wowed!  Shannon Brooke is also amazing (I met her last Saturday & super sweet!)

666 Photography (TX) is magical!

JMV foto (CA) is fantastic &
I agree that Robert Alvarado is talented also.

XO
Dominique D'Vita

Feb 10 09 06:18 pm Link

Photographer

BAKERGlamour

Posts: 106

Belleville, Michigan, US

I just found Robert Alvarado and my jaw is just now coming off the floor..

Feb 11 09 05:18 am Link

Photographer

Darkroomist

Posts: 2097

Saginaw, Michigan, US

Feb 11 09 06:28 am Link

Photographer

Pelle Piano

Posts: 2312

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

I like the painted pinups from the 40s and 50s. On accasion I try to do some modern variations.

https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3335/3271441221_ccd721e8c8.jpg

https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/3149687677_8f3269697c.jpg

Feb 11 09 07:36 am Link

Photographer

Beach Photo and Video

Posts: 2365

Virginia Beach, Virginia, US

I dont do tooo bad either.......


www.modelmayhem.com/beachretro


https://modelmayhm-3.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080902/18/48bdc4c89b208_m.jpg

Feb 11 09 07:38 am Link

Photographer

ValentinePhoto

Posts: 53

Front Royal, Virginia, US

I'm not as great as some of the examples posted here, but I have some pin-up examples in my portfolio and on my website.

Feb 11 09 07:51 am Link

Photographer

NormanWhaleyPhotography

Posts: 45

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Trying ;-)

Feb 11 09 07:07 pm Link

Photographer

Images By Joseph

Posts: 901

Naperville, Illinois, US

I try to shoot Pin-UP as often as I can, stop by and take a look.

https://modelmayhm-5.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/080401/20/47f2d3e396c72.jpg

Feb 11 09 07:16 pm Link

Photographer

Manuel Rego

Posts: 1954

Worcester, Massachusetts, US

I'm "ok".  Mediocre at best.  hmm

https://modelmayhm-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090208/07/498efccfc9751.jpg

Feb 11 09 10:04 pm Link

Photographer

Michael Siu

Posts: 1225

New Orleans, Louisiana, US

Kevin's list is the most comprehensive and pretty complete.  Pinup requires a team effort with great hair, makeup and a wardrobe stylist to get the period "look" right.  Best of luck to you.

Feb 12 09 05:19 am Link

Photographer

Studio-X

Posts: 631

Detroit, Michigan, US

viva van story.
absolutely.

Feb 12 09 09:16 am Link

Model

Nicole Moser

Posts: 1456

Baltimore, Maryland, US

Ken Marcus Studios wrote:
Robert Alvarado

Yah!! I get to work with him next month!! Sooo excited!!

Feb 12 09 09:32 am Link

Photographer

Roxi Dlite Photography

Posts: 51

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Hi there,

Im a new photographer from Canada.  I take pin-up, cheesecake, style photos  Here is my link...  https://www.modelmayhem.com/roxidlitephotography   enjoy!

Feb 12 09 10:07 am Link

Photographer

Roxi Dlite Photography

Posts: 51

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Feb 12 09 10:49 am Link

Photographer

Bill Tracy Photography

Posts: 2322

Montague, New Jersey, US

I try one every so often:

https://img3.modelmayhem.com/060214/15/43f2452ceeabe.jpg
https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/090114/09/496e23f2cd2ee.jpg

Feb 12 09 10:52 am Link

Model

Aurora Natrix

Posts: 458

Miami, Florida, US

I'm amazed my girl Janette hasn't been mentioned:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/janettevalentine

She combines the classic with some edge.

Feb 12 09 02:09 pm Link

Photographer

MBradleyPhotography

Posts: 172

Houston, Texas, US

my votes.
Robert Alvarado and HDPhotographer for contemporary style
too many others for classic.

Feb 12 09 02:14 pm Link

Photographer

D V R

Posts: 407

ROSHARON, Texas, US

Ken Marcus Studios wrote:
Robert Alvarado

Hands down the best ive seen.

Feb 12 09 02:42 pm Link

Photographer

Neil vN

Posts: 211

Wayne, New Jersey, US

eyelight wrote:
Here's one...

https://www.modelmayhem.com/15033

I love Robert Alvarado's work! 
I just attended a workshop he presented in Chicago, and flew out from NJ just to attend.

Loved the results I got at the workshop ..
http://www.planetneil.com/tangents/2009 … -alvarado/


... so check with him and see when and where he is presenting again.

Feb 12 09 02:57 pm Link

Photographer

Neil vN

Posts: 211

Wayne, New Jersey, US

AurorA NatriX wrote:
I'm amazed my girl Janette hasn't been mentioned:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/janettevalentine

She combines the classic with some edge.

Sweet work as well!  Has that distinctly retro look.

Feb 12 09 02:58 pm Link

Photographer

killer pinups

Posts: 1163

Tacoma, Washington, US

I've found it best to go to the source - on the left there are linked names.

http://freespace.virgin.net/b.mercer/Pinup1Nav.html

https://www.btinternet.com/%7Ebrmerc/Menu.gif

Feb 12 09 03:03 pm Link

Photographer

Holix

Posts: 855

Los Angeles, California, US

I shoot some Pinup smile

Feb 12 09 03:13 pm Link

Photographer

Neil vN

Posts: 211

Wayne, New Jersey, US

Holix wrote:
I shoot some Pinup smile

bookmarked as well.  Thanks! 
Beautiful work.

Feb 12 09 03:16 pm Link

Model

Kiti Kobain

Posts: 695

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

eyelight wrote:
Here's one...

https://www.modelmayhem.com/15033

My FAVE!!!

Feb 12 09 03:18 pm Link

Photographer

Naus Talgic

Posts: 206

Harrisburg, Arkansas, US

Retro Port Only

Mixed port including retro

Sniff.. Don't forget about me..

Feb 12 09 03:21 pm Link

Photographer

Holix

Posts: 855

Los Angeles, California, US

Here's one of my faves and very underrated.

DigitalArticulation

https://www.modelmayhem.com/381949

Feb 12 09 03:27 pm Link

Photographer

Kevin Greggain Photography

Posts: 6769

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Wow, how much do I owe you for that ?? smile


Holix wrote:
Here's one of my faves and very underrated.

DigitalArticulation

https://www.modelmayhem.com/381949

Feb 12 09 03:42 pm Link