I am Mama to two kiddos, age 13 and 10, both now in middle school. It's been almost a year with the love of my life, and now second Mom to my kids, my "K-10". I'm ridiculously in love, and it's been an incredible year despite all the craziness!!!
I primarily run my photography business alone these days, with the occasional help of set building and social media from my also Hair & Make Up Artist Miss Petunia Curls! Seriously, our amazing spaceship set for Space Babes was my concept, her seeing my vision, and running with it! You have to see it!
Up until "Covid times", home life was great with my kids going to school each day, where I primarily worked when they were gone each weekday. My business was flourishing and I was finally fulfilling my dreams of travel shooting!
Then Covid Quarantine hit, and I was shut down, which completely was so frustrating!
I won't get into details about how small businesses were denied unemployment at first, and me not receiving any financial aid through this whole thing. It doesn't matter. It sucked for all of us, and we're still feeling the repercussions. It's so sad to see many local small businesses forced to go out of business now after lifetime dedication.
In my case I've always been a SURVIVOR. I've been through a LOT! My Mom raised me to be strong and positive, even in the dark times. I refuse to give up and have no choice but to keep going!
When I reopened we booked July & August FULL! We did many wonderful Pin Up and Boudoir Photo Experiences for many happy ladies! I am SO GRATEFUL for my amazing repeat (and new) clients who bought into our Gift Card Sale during shut down, and/or have booked a shoot since! THANK YOU SO MUCH ladies!
In summer, at home my kids did well at home with minimal supervision. Summer has always been nuts, but it's usually 3 months of "I can get through this" and then a countdown until they get BACK ON THE BUS! Any moms relate?!
This year, I have found that going back to our "normal" school-year routine is just not possible. In our school district, my kids are physically going to school, but only for 2.5 hours/day!! What?!
Many may not know that my 5th grade son is considered "Special Needs". I hate labels, but his with ADHD and DMDD (he just got that new diagnosis today actually), it boils down to a LOT OF ENERGY needed to mother this not-so-small-anymore, defiant, young, male human. Think of a bouncing, flying monkey, who eats everything in site, while arguing why he should be able to have Youtube all day...when he actually should be IN SCHOOL LEARNING! Anyone ever see the TV show/comic "Dennis the Menace" yeah, that's my kid!
We are also doing therapy, med management, and appointments, etc. multiple times per week currently. He needs me in the mornings until the school goes back full time, which has completely changed that routine I so miss.
What does this mean for ME?!
For for Pin Up Penny Photography it means I have to limit the amount of Photo Shoot Experiences I offer right now. I am only able to fit in 1-2 shoots per week, in the afternoon/early evenings, and an occasional weekend. I am limited time for social media, and my turn-around time for edits and photo product orders has also increased.
I juggle home life, and then EVERYTHING involved with this biz, including marketing, clerical, scheduling, consultations, planning, creating, shooting, photo reveals, editing, designing, ordering, finances, mag submissions, and SO MUCH more. It's a LOT for one gal to do on her own.
Bookings and amazing clients have proven that I can keep going with this, but the way that I conduct my business has to change for the time being. I have to slow down, take care of my kids, shoot less, and
make the photography shoot Experiences I do get to create SPECTACULAR!
What does this mean for YOU?!
If you want to book a confidence boosting Photo Experience with me and have the images to gift yourself or a significant other (or be published in Rocket Magazine) by the end of the year...
THE TIME TO BOOK AND PLAN IS NOW!
We are currently booking our every day, completely custom designed, "Monroe" Pin Up and Boudoir Photo Shoot Experiences! I have limited time-slots left for October and am now booking early November. My Christmas Deadline has not been set yet, but it's going to be no later than mid-November!
So get ahold of me to start planning now ladies!
We are also offering the Fall Fantastical creative shoots seen below, with more info on our Events Page!
So now's your chance to help a small business owning mama out, while getting one of the most rewarding Experiences you'll ever give yourself! All Experiences are truly unique. Tell me what you have in mind!
The first step is to email me with your availability to give you a phone call back. Talking is way more personal, I can answer questions, and we can brainstorm your big glam moment right away! Let's chat!
*Also, if you made it to the end of this, send me a quick "I READ YOUR BLOG POST" message, even if you have recently booked! I'll send you a little "Thank You" goody just for reading all the way to the end of my book!
Talk soon gals!
~Pin Up Penny
Our team is headed back to the "City of Lights" yet again this year to offer our
Professional Luxury Pin Up Photo Shoot Experiences
during
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender #27!
April 2025
Last year we were filmed and interviewed by international television broadcaster and content network, RTL during the Viva Car Show. Check out our Blog Post recap and TV feature here.
THIS YEAR...we have BIG glamorous PLANS!
Las Vegas ShowGirl Photo Shoot Experiences!
2 nights only - Only 2 time-slots each night!
April 24-25, 2025
We have teamed up with a world renowned exclusive Las Vegas professional costumer for these truly authentic, high-end, vintage inspired Showgirl Wardrobe Looks!
This year we are offering
All Inclusive Size
options!
Wardrobe is pre-selected with you, custom sized, and planned out together well before shoot day. We want you to feel confident, comfortable, empowered, and fabulous before you walk onto Fremont Street for your moment under the Vegas Lights! A pre-shoot consultation is included with every shoot so you know what to bring with you, what we are providing, and a solid plan ahead of time for your Experience.
This is a once in a lifetime, vintage, burlesque inspired, luxury photography shoot experience with the professionalism and glamour every Las Vegas living or visiting queen deserves!
Guaranteed publishing in either Rocket Magazine's Viva Las Vegas Weekend Special Issue or pin up magazine of your choice!
Wardrobe color choices this year are Aqua/Turquoise & Pink!
Pro MAKEUP & Hair/Wig Cap prep available and strongly encouraged!
Styling by
Heather Riot
Heather is a professional Cosmologist & PMU Artist and published Pin Up from Lake Havasu City, AZ. She is now the host of the AZ Rockabilly Reunion Pin Up Pageant. Check out her Linktree HERE!
Rates:
$150 Full Hair & Makeup Application
$75 Makeup & Wig Cap Prep
Heather is a professional airbrush make up artist, which provides proper base application and blending for a truly photo finish look!
We know what looks good on camera and a professional styling application while we all get to know each other before your Photo Shoot is truly part of the whole Experience! Be pampered by us and treated like the glamorous queen that you are!
*If you chose to come make up & wig cap ready we must discuss your plan ahead of time.
MCM Luxury Hotel Photo Shoot Experiences
Luxury glam photo shoot experiences in a famous historic mid-century casino suite near Fremont Street, Las Vegas.
Thursday April 24th
Friday April 25th
Sunday April 27th
Guaranteed publishing in either Rocket Magazine's Viva Las Vegas Weekend Special Issue or pin up magazine of your choice!
Pro MAKEUP & Hair Styling prep available and strongly encouraged!
Styling by
Heather Riot
Heather is a professional Cosmologist & PMU Artist and published Pin Up from Lake Havasu City, AZ. She is now the host of the AZ Rockabilly Reunion Pin Up Pageant. Check out her Linktree HERE!
Rates:
$150 Full Hair & Makeup Application with Air Brushing
We know what looks good on camera and a professional styling application while we all get to know each other before your Photo Shoot is truly part of the whole Experience! Be pampered by us and treated like the glamorous queen that you are!
*If you chose to come make up & makeup ready we must discuss your plan ahead of time.
Interested in a limited VIVA Time-slot?
Fill out the form below! We'll let you know what is left and schedule a time to chat with Penny within a few days!
Rate:
$150 Full Hair & Makeup Application with Air Brushing
We know what looks good on camera and a professional styling application while we all get to know each other before your Photo Shoot is truly part of the whole Experience! Be pampered by us and treated like the glamorous queen that you are!
*If you chose to come make up & makeup ready we must discuss your plan ahead of time.
Thank you for your interest in a Viva Las Vegas Photo Experience with Pin Up Penny Photography! I am so excited you are reaching out!
I'm a busy full time Mom and will get back to you within 1 week!
Thank you in advance for your patience!
Pin Up Penny
*As a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community, Pin Up Penny wishes to let everyone know that we are queer friendly because EVERY human deserves to feel SAFE, BEAUTIFUL on their terms, COMFORTABLE, and EMPOWERED! Our photo shoots are a judgement free zone and a safe place. No experience is necessary! We welcome first timers, experienced models, and ladies of all sizes, shapes, and colors! Everyone deserves to LOOK & FEEL like a cover model! ...or even BE ONE!
Pin Up Penny Photography
1 Monroe St., Edinboro, PA 16412
814-490-7819