Hi Cats!
So I haven't blogged in a way hot minute, mostly because I'm so busy I just don't have time. I've had many covers of Pin Up Magazines since the last blog, including more international mags like Bombshell Magazine!
Speaking if international, this is a good segue into what developed with our annual photo shoot trip to Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend. While planning this year, I was connected to and contacted by RTL, the biggest private television broadcaster and content network in Europe, based in Cologne, Germany! They wanted to film me doing a photoshoot during the Car Show as part of a cover story of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend!
I had the option of choosing my own model and knew Millie Rose Mitchell was the perfect gal to work with as she is a dedicated member of the rockabilly community. I met Millie years ago when she competed and won a pin up contest I sponsored which earned her a photoshoot with a B-17 Bomber in Erie, PA that became some of my favorite images ever.
Johanna Schnuepke (reporter) and Markus Langen (videographer) of RTL covered many events over the VLV weekend and were incredible to work with. Johanna fully immersed herself into the culture, went shopping for the perfect outfit, got her hair & makeup done by professional stylist Heather Riot, got dancing lessons, attended the pool party, and even became a model for the photoshoot with Penny.
For the filming of the shoot Markus equipped Penny with a microphone to record audio while posing which was a first for me and quite a confidence boost. I can not express the gratitude for the connections I have made, and after this I'm proud of myself for putting in the networking efforts I have done to make opportunities like this happen!
As a professional photographer that provides empowering Photo Shoot Experiences for my clients and putting them in front of the camera like this, I truly felt elevated and grateful for the opportunity. It was such a truly memorable EXPERIENCE!
The video below includes the highlights from RTL's coverage with our feature in the middle!
Here's a Photo Gallery with our favorite images from this Viva Photo Shoot Experience. Some are also featured in the special Viva Issue of Rocket Magazine!
Credits:
Models:
Millie Rose Mitchell
Instagram @millie_rose_mitchell
Johanna Schnuepke - Reporter
Insta: @johannaschnuepke
Markus Langen - Videographer
MUAH:
Heather Riot
Insta
@heatherriot
RTL television broadcaster and content network in Europe, based in Cologne, Germany.
Insta:
rtl_de
During Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender 2024 we photographed MANY lovely ladies in various MCM locations around town. The best way to show off what we captured is to see all of our lovely pin up model clients published in
the Viva Special Issue of Rocket Magazine.
Please support this modern Pin Up Rockabilly themed magazine who is trying to keep print art alive by purchasing a print copy HERE!
Model Credits:
Most Hair & Make Up done by professional stylist Heather Riot, AKA The Beauty Wizard!
Whew, that was big one! I wish I could write about our whole Las Vegas adventure, but it was a commitment getting this far bloggin in the middle of the summer craziness!
Look for our Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender 2025 Photo Shoot Experiences being announced sooner than last year! We will for sure be offering our El Cortez Fremont Street Showgirls Shoots again with more inclusive sized wardrobe options!
Hit me up if you're interested in booking for Viva 2025!
Thank you for contacting us about a Viva 2025 shoot!
We will get back to you as soon as possible!
Pin Up Penny Photography
1 Monroe St., Edinboro, PA 16412
814-490-7819