Gears & Grub is held each July at West Erie Plaza to celebrate all things Erie! Visitors can sample local foods & beverages, browse local vendors, and see entertainment by local musicians. This year, G&G will be held on Thursday, July 19 , Friday, July 20 , and Saturday, July 21 !
Pin Up Erie has participated in Gears & Grub since the beginning, and it has been amazing to watch the growth! Stop by our tent to say hi, check out our exclusive G&G booking specials, and pose with some pin ups! Members of the Great Lakes Bombshells will be around all weekend!!
NEW THIS YEAR!
Pin Up Erie is hosting the very FIRST Miss Gem City Pin Up Contest Saturday, July 21, 2018!!
Miss Gem City is open to any ladies age 16 and over! This is a family-friendly event, please dress in appropriate retro attire. No nudity, lingerie, swimsuits, exposed underwear etc.
Day-of registration will open July 21 at 12pm for any remaining spots. Registration is at the PIN UP ERIE booth. Limited to 25 contestants.
Participants will be judged on Outfit & Styling, Hair & Makeup, Originality, Stage Presence/Personality and Crowd Appeal.
1st Place winner will receive: Crown, Sash, Cash Prize, Photo Package worth $250 from Pin Up Erie Photography!
2nd & 3rd Place winners will receive: Sashes, Goodie Bags!
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