Pin Up Parties

Original Sin Pin Up Party!

1. A Flesh-tone g-string.

Not too tight, and the thinner the strings, the better. This serves two purposes: it keeps a barrier between you and whatever you're wearing over it, (great if you're sharing clothes with friends, necessary if you are borrowing clothes from Original Sin.) and it also lets you wear sheer bottoms without having to go Brazilian!

2. Your regular foundation.

It's easier for the stylist if she doesn't have to try to match everyone's skin tones.

3. Your mascara.

Let's not pass around eye bugs...eeew!

4. A valid photo I.D. stating that you are over the age of 18.

You must be of legal age to be photographed at a Pin Up Party. Alcoholic beverages will be available at the event, and you must have a valid photo I.D. stating that you are over the age of 21 to consume alcohol. No exceptions.

THESE ARE THINGS THAT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO BRING, BUT AREN'T REQUIRED:
5. A robe or dressing gown.

We'll need to put you in something loose-fitting as soon as you get here so that the indentations in your skin will have time to go away before the shoot. Also, it will be good to have something to cover up in when it's not your turn.

6. False eyelashes.

A great way to achieve that pin up look, false lashes are inexpensive and can be purchased at most drug stores. Always choose black, and go for ones that are longer at the outside edges. (Don't get the clown lashes...they'll make shadows on your face. Bold but believable is the look we're going for.)

7. Pasties.

Great so that you don't show through sheer bras, plus it cuts down on headlights.

8. Fishnets or stockings.

these are a classic addition to pin-up pics, and they always look sexy! Thigh highs are sassy, and nude sheer-to-waist panty hose are great for camouflaging cellulite. A few words of wisdom: a run is practically inevitable, so bring 2 pairs. Also, if you go for thigh-highs, it's easier to tuck a bit of extra fabric out of sight than it is to Photoshop a thigh bulging at the top of the stockings, so if you're unsure of what size to buy, bigger is better!

9. Your own sexy outfit!

We've got lots of clothes and shoes for you to choose from, but if you have something special that you want to wear, bring it along! Also, a strapless bra is great to wear under your sexy outfit for more cleavage, so bring one if you want the girls out in full force!

10. A camera.

Trust us...the behind-the-scenes snapshots from these events can be just as entertaining as the professional pictures, and it's a great memory to have with your gal pals.

11. A special prop.

Still have the stuffed animal he won you on your first date? How about a special piece of jewelry or a family heirloom? Pictures with sentimental value are a great keepsake.

12. Extra refreshments.

Champagne, bottled water, and snacks will be provided, but if you have special goodies in mind or a yummy cocktail creation you'd like to share with your girls, feel free!

1. It's all in the face! It doesn't matter if you have a perfect bod or if you have more to love...if you're curvy or straight up-and-down...a big genuine smile or a sultry come-hither stare will make you look like a million bucks! Don't be afraid to make exaggerated faces. If you feel silly, you're probably doin' it right!
2. Use your props! They're there for you, so rely on them to make the shot more interesting. Whether it's a piece of furniture, your jewelry, or something fun like a parasol or a tray of cookies, props give you an opportunity to move your body in different ways and put the focus where YOU want it. (For example, if you hate your tummy, hide it behind your teddy bear/flower bouquet/book etc!)
3. Always have a backup plan. Your outfit might not turn out the way you wanted, your hair may be frizzy that day, who knows! It's important to be prepared, and have another game plan. Besides sometimes happy accidents make the best photo shoots!
4. Hair & Make up: leave it to the pros! You might love everything a certain way, but the stylists know what will photograph well and what won't. Don't freak out when you see yourself in the mirror even though your hair may seem huge and your foundation may look thick and your eyebrows may seem like they're going to take over your whole face, it's necessary to overdo it so that everything will show up on film.
5. Reference materials: If you have no idea of what direction you want your shoot to go in, or if you need some ideas on poses, the internet is a great resource. Look up any of the following, and you'll be sure to get some great ideas on how to pose, cute facial expressions, clothing, hair, makeup, and the general look associated with pin up girls! A few searches to try:
   • Alberto Vargas
   • Gil Elvgren
   • Bettie Page
   • Also, if you're on MySpace, look in the 'Groups' section and search for "pin up." There are groups dedicated to pin up art and pin up photography. You're sure to get some great ideas!
6. Music is a great way to set the mood for an awesome shoot! Feel free to bring along a mix CD of songs that make you feel sexy, silly, horny whatever will help you get in the mood to take some saucy pictures! A good suggestion is to make the music lively slow songs may make you inadvertently lazy or sleepy not good on film!
7. If you are shooting in the sun or in front of a bright light, you may want to practice looking into the light beforehand so your eyes won't water too much. If you're really having a tough time, ask the photographer to count to 3 for you. Keep your eyes closed, and then open them on 3 and they'll snap the picture.
8. Move slowly! A good photographer can catch the shots between the shots, and your pics won't be blurry.
9. This one seems like common sense, but you'd be surprised: SHAVE before the shoot! Spiky pits or a ragged bikini line look awful on film, and are a pain to Photoshop out! Please make sure to be freshly shaved on the day of your shoot. We're not asking you to go all Brazilian on us, just remember how little you may be wearing, and groom accordingly.
10. This one is for the gals who are highlighted or bottle-blonde: try to time your hair appointments so that you don't have super-bad roots for the photo shoot. Again: no fun to Photoshop!
11. Nude shoots: It's up to you how much or how little you want to show in your pictures but if you want some nudie pics, WE'RE GOING TO SEE YOU NAKED. Get over it right now. It's no use tryin' to cover your stuff up. We don't care what you look like, and we will be very professional, so don't get all self conscious. You won't have any fun, and it will show in the pictures.
12. Speaking of covering your stuff up: You may want to think about pasties for underneath your outfits. You may realize later that you didn't want your nipples showing through everything, so consider picking some up and bringing them to the shoot.
13. Try to limit who you bring to the shoot. Most photographers don't mind if you bring a friend as long as they stay out of the way, but there will be a lot of people in a small space, so don't bring the whole neighborhood along.
14. Try not to party too hard the night before a shoot. If you show up hung over and feeling like crap, your photos will suffer for it.
15. If this is your first time in front of a camera in your undies, try to save your favorite outfit for last. By then you'll be more relaxed and those pictures usually turn out the best.
16. This one sounds obvious, but make sure you're on time. When trying to coordinate with several people, (the other girls, the photographer, the stylist) being late can push things back exponentially.
17. Feel free to bring a camera along to your pin up party, however the photographer's pictures come first! We want you to commemorate your evening with the girls, but don't sacrifice the shots you're paying for to get shots on your own camera. Be conscious of the flash, and make sure to stay out of the way.
18. Go with the flow. We are here for YOU! We want you to be comfortable, have a great time, and get some awesome pictures, so keep a positive attitude and have fun with it. Chances are, not everything is going to go perfectly, and not every shot will be a winner. But getting bitchy will only make you have less fun, and a sour face in your photos, so just don't!
19. Don't be afraid to be silly! The best pictures happen when you let go of your inhibitions, so if you start out that way, you'll get even more great shots!
20. Don't hesitate to tell us what you want. If you are dying to get some great black and white photos or if you have a specific pose in mind, or if you have a body part that you'd love to camouflage, let us know so that we can try to make it happen!
21. When posing, try to keep your tongue pressed firmly against the roof of your mouth. It sounds silly, but it really makes your face look slimmer, and it cuts way down on the double chin!
22. Everyone gets nervous from time to time, but try not to self-medicate. Its okay to loosen up with a cocktail or two, but you'll be sorry if you pay for pics of you drunk in your underwear. You can take drunken panty pics any other weekend for free, so let's make these ones Quality.
23. If you have tattoos, piercings, or any other body modifications, decide before the shoot if you want to show them off or not. Plan you outfit around either showcasing them or hiding them, and save yourself, the stylist, and the photographer a lot of time and energy.
24. Point Your Toes! If you remember to arch your ankles right before every picture, your legs will look longer and more toned. Also, if you wear your own shoes, dainty ones with thin heels photograph much better than chunky ones. Remember: "The higher the heels, the closer to God."
25. Try not to wear constrictive clothing to the shoot. Wear loose clothes, and try to bring a robe or dressing gown to the shoot to change into as soon as you get there. We will need to wait for the lines in your skin to go away from socks, bra straps, jeans, etc. If you wear these things to the set, be sure to follow tip #16 and be on time!