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!
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