Happy Holidays

Thank you to the many clients I had this year. It was so amazing to meet you all and wishing you a Happy Holiday. We have lots things and events planned for 2013 and can't wait to share more great images with you.

Model: Lauren Beth

What a great #stockingstuffer our Opal session would be.

Opal Session $125(Offered on specific dates)

-Vintage hair styling session
-Expertly coached photo session with 1 look
-Personalized private ordering session
-$75 print credit

A little surprise that we will be opening up opals on Saturdays in January and will be offering Classic White and Hollywood Glam backgrounds.
Perfect for #ValentinesDay!!!

December Date for the Black Slip Session!!

We added December 8th for The Black Slip Session


Are you thinking about having an Pin-Up session with Vintage Girl Studios for the Holidays or Valentines Day?

Check out our Holiday special.

The Black Slip Session $125 (December 8th only)

• Vintage hair styling session
• Makeup session
• Expertly coached photo session with 1 look and 3 backgrounds(Classic White, Holiday, & Valentines Day.)
• Personalized private ordering session
• $100 Print Credit

Call Studio for More Info (617)504-9087

ReVamped:Las Vegas Pt 4 Lisa Luxe The Modern Pin-up

This Fall VGS had explored in to Modern Pin-up Session with Model Lisa Luxe at the Artsian Hotel . Las Vegas, Miss Luxe decided to model pieces from the up and coming North East designer Pretty Thoughts. We feel this session is very different from our usual photography but, we loved it so much to think outside of the box.

To view more from this session check out our FaceBook Page.

The Black Slip Sessions

Are you thinking about having an Pin-Up session with Vintage Girl Studios for the Holidays or Valentines Day?

Check out our Holiday special.

The Black Slip Session (November 23 and 24th only)

• Vintage hair styling session
• Makeup session
• Expertly coached photo session with 1 look and 3 backgrounds(Classic White, Holiday, & Valentines Day.)
• Personalized private ordering session
• $100 Print Credit

Call Studio for More Info (617)504-9087   

Happy Halloween

We have been having fun in the studios doing Halloween themes this month. We wanted to share with you what we are doing.

  

Some Great Halloween Vintage Events this Weekend.

www.chifferobecabaret.com

ReVamped Las Vegas Pt 3 Darla Lush at the Artisian Hotel Pool.

Our next adventure on our Las Vegas Adventure was working with Darla Lush of Hollywood at the Artisian Hotel. Since I had noticed that she had alot of swimsuits I thought it would be great to shoot pool side on a such a warm day. There will be a movie of this session soon.
For more photos from this session check out our Facebook Page.

Without Half Full there would be no Vintage Girl Studios

Last weekend VGS had the pleasure to work with ladies attending a "Women's Forward" (as opposed to a Retreat) with Half Full at the Historic Publick House Inn in Sturbridge MA. Half Full is a wonderful company that helps businesses and individuals overcome obstacles to move forward professionally and personally.

Without Half Full there would be no Vintage Girl Studios.

I met Half Full's Rebecca Twitchell in early 2010. My husband had done some work with her and suggested that the two of us meet. At the time I was a crossroads professionally (though I didn't yet realize it) and was trying to find that elusive balance between my professional and my personal life. I loved what I was doing, but was having conflict with my co-workers to the point that It was starting to effecting me physically and emotionally. 
I remember our meeting so well as she listened intently to my story.  Then she asked me the question I needed to hear. "Why can't you go on your own?  What is holding you back?  If you are so passionate, why stop?"
I had week of soul searching.  Questioning whether if I changed this or that maybe I could keep on working things out with everyone. Then in a moment of clarity, I could hear Rebecca's questions and I knew that I had the answers.  YES. I can do this. I will start over. I will get organized.  Then my strategic plan fell in to place.
With the love and support of my wonderful husband Christian, I moved on and Vintage Girl Studios was born.
Rebecca is still a wonderful cheerleader as my business has grown. Last weekend was the first time we worked together professionally and I know the women who attended this Forward went away energized and excited.

Thank you Nickle Baby Studios and Styling by Bombshell Beauties. We were able to show the ladies that evening a slideshow of the images that were taken that day. 

 

Revamped: Las Vegas PT2 The Neon Museum/ Bone Yard

Last Month VGS had the pleasure of working in Las Vegas. I had such amazing time working with Darla Lush, Michelle Larae, and Michelle Gutierrez  at this truly unique location. The Neon Museum/Boneyard is where all the old signs of the strip are donated. It has been under construction and not open to public until October 27th. It really has a old Las Vegas feel and the colors are amazing.. It was a long time dream to photograph there even before I was doing vintage/ pin-up photography.
To see more photos from this session check out our Facebook Page.

ReVamped Las Vegas Pt.1 with Luci Lux

Last week I had worked with a beautiful confident woman by the name of Luci Lux. Not only is she a wonderful model she is also a talented hair and make up artist that has been living in Las Vegas for ten years. She was so friendly and easy to work with. I hope to see her again when business takes me west. Our session was at the Elcortez Cabana Suites located in Downtown LasVegas."

To view more images from our session Check out The VGS Facebook Page.

Call Me Sweetheart Calendar

Last weekend we had pleasure of working with The Call Me Sweetheart Boutique and their collection of Retro inspired dresses. A BIG Thank you to Enza's Hair Studio & Day Spa. 
Be on the look out for the 2013 Calendar. Here are four of VGS favorite images from that day.
Be sure to vote for your favorite Sweetheart on their Facebook page.

Vintage Events

This summer I had the Pleasure of attending a few vintage events.

 The Jazz Age Lawn Party, NYC

Jazz Age Lawn Party presented by Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra.
Under a shady grove of centuries-old trees, caressed by fresh sea air, a sprawling green surrounded by historic officers’ quarters and 18th century naval ramparts, becomes the setting for a true Gatsby affair.

Newport Vintage Dance Week, Newport, RI

 Hosted by The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers, Travel Back in Time to the summer playground of the Gilded Age. Perfect your dancing skills with classes taught by leading experts on vintage dance. Experience the breathtaking opulence of America ’s finest ballrooms as you dance in Newport’s famous mansions. Let yourself be immersed in a bygone era as you sip tea by the shore...  Sadly this is the last year of this event. They do however have many other events in the Boston area.

 Chifferobe, Coming to town near you.

Chifferobe is both a traveling club and an event production company. Whether you are looking for an extraordinary night on the town or a private affair to remember, Chifferobe offers exceptional events for you.
Our club nights take place at venues throughout the North East, though we are based in Providence, RI. These occasions are inspired by the follies, supper clubs, and USO shows of bygone eras.

To See more photo from these events check out Our Face Book Page.

A Look into Vintage Girl Studios

I have done a couple of these videos of the process of Vintage Girl Studios. This video is more of an intimate introduction of our talented stylists.  They are so wonderful, professional and such a pleasure to work with.

The video was filmed by Marc Creedon Photography.
Model is  Katherine Violette.
Styling by Lady Luck Boutique

ReVamped/Rosecliff

Monday evening I attended a vintage event at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, RI. The house is one of the most beautiful mansions in Newport. Rosecliff has inspired me since I was a little girl going on mansion tours with my grade school. I felt the need to take some images of my good friend and fellow photographer Nicole Gesmondi in this setting.

 I will have another blog about The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers' Newport dance week next week. To see more photos from this session go to the VGS Facebook page.

Full Speed Ahead Car Show

We had the pleasure of attending Full Speed Ahead Car Show in Quincy, MA last weekend. We had a blast! Connected with old friends and met new. Cover model search pictures will be released soon. We had a great time and can't wait until next year!!!!  If you would like to see more pictures of this event check out our Facebook Page.

Vintage Girl Studios Cover Model Search 2013.

                                 2013 Cover Model Search

 We Want You!!

This summer at all our events VGS will be searching for our 2013 website cover model. The first event is at the Full Speed Ahead Car Show in Quincy, Ma. where we will have free test shoots. Come either camera ready or our styling services professionals will be on hand for a small fee. 

If you are chosen you will have a entire calendar session with Vintage Girl Studios!

In addition to this search we will be choosing a different model for our Retro Lovely’s Star Maker Magazine AD by how many likes your image gets on Facebook.

Our first event this summer will be at

The Full Speed Ahead Car Show at the USS Salem in Quincy, MA.

We will be shooting from 11 to 3pm.
Email us for more details.

ReVamped:Star and Stripes

This weeks ReVamped series inspired image is Baron Von Lind's Stars and Stripes. We loved the composition with the American Flag. I did need some help from our in house designer Nickel Baby Studios.  

It seemed appropriate this week since it is the fourth. 

Model:Kels Lee
To view more images from this Session Check out our FB page.

ReVamped: Marilyn's last photo shoot starring Niki Luparelli.

This week we had the pleasure of working with Niki Luparelli. This ReVamped session was inspired by Marilyn Monroe very last photo shoot( The Lost Nudes) by Lawrence Schiller the day before she passed. We have been seeing  many these images of Marilyn lately because we are a few weeks from the  50th anniversary of her tragic death.
To see more of these images they will exclusively will be published to The Niki Luparelli and the Gold Digger FB page.
Niki Luparelli and the Gold Digger's will be performing at The Dorrance in Providence,RI  on Saturday night.

ReVamped Queenie at Horseneck beach.

This week Revamped session was with the amazing model Queenie at Horseneck Beach Westport, Ma.
This session was inspired by photographer and model Bunny Yeager.
Born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. Yeager became one of the most photographed models in Miami. After retiring from modeling, she began her career behind the camera. She met Bettie Page in 1954, and took most of the photographs of her that year.^[1] Along with photographer Irving Klaw, Yeager played a role in helping to make Page famous, particularly with her photos in Playboy magazine.^[1] Yeager is also credited with discovering the model Lisa Winters.^{[citation needed]} Following Page's retirement, Yeager remained a successful photographer. She took the well-known still images of Ursula Andress on the beach in the 1962 James Bond film Dr. No, and discovered many other notable models.^[1] In 1968 she played the role of a Swedish masseuse opposite Frank Sinatra in Lady In Cement.^[1]

When I first started to really photograph Pin- up a few years ago in my searches I had come across Bunny Yeager's website.
At the time was was still working. I had order a bunch of her books and they all came signed. How amazing and what an inspiration. I still have her business card in a place or honor in my studio.
For more images check out the  The VGS Facebook page.

Cotton Club ReVamped

This week's Vintage Girl Studios ReVamped Session was inspired Harlem's Cotton Club.

The Cotton Club was a famous jazz music night club located in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City which operated from 1923 to 1940, most notably during America's Prohibition Era lasting from 1919 to 1933. The club was a white-only establishment even though it featured many of the greatest African American entertainers of the era including Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Adelaide Hall, Count Basie, Bessie Smith, Cab Calloway, The Nicholas Brothers, Lottie Gee, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker and Ethel Waters. During its heyday, the Cotton Club served as a hip meeting spot featuring regular "Celebrity Nights" on Sundays which featured celebrity guests such as Jimmy Durante, George Gershwin, Sophie Tucker, Paul Robeson, Al Jolson, Mae West, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin, Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Langston Hughes, Judy Garland, Moss Hart, and New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker, among others.
 For more images from this session check out the Vintage Girl Studios' Facebook Page.