Simply Following the Doctor's Orders

I was simply following the doctors orders and following the Dr's suggestions. ;)

My first attempt was to practice in front of a Lens. With my birthday Pin Up Package with www.mikmartinphotography.com and working with then Pin Up Girl Salon (Now C'est Si Bon) leaving such a lasting impression. I couldn't help but seek more work with more photographers. The feeling standing in front of a lens initially, was like sitting in a fish bowl while others just peered in. But, with some words of encouragement and as time progressed the feeling was so exhilarating and very empowering.

Still suffering from Pin Up Fever in early 2008, I decided to take my first big leap into pin up. I schedule a shoot   with Mitzi & Co. of www.mitziandco.com, a very well known photographer in the pin up industry. I felt as though it was more than just a picture, it was more like... taking lessons to believe in myself. To date, I'm still learning. AND I love it.

Occasionally, I do partake in the other suggested treatments as listed in my prescription. HA!

My prescription as previously listed in blog titled Living with Pin Up Fever

Here is a photo from my first set with Mitzi & Co. MUAH by Miss Rockwell DeVil
Benecia, Ca.

Living with Pin Up Fever

As aforementioned in my last blog, I found it safe to give my self a diagnosis, though not a medical doctor. I am and have been for the last 4 years, the victim of Pin Up Fever.  Don't know if there is anyone more enthralled and wrapped around this incurable diagnosis. But, I do wonder what their attempt to cure regimen is? Mine is simply controlled by practicing in front of the lens, with more vintage retail therapy, pedal pushers, more films and books, shoes, and avidly supporting the things that I love, while maintaining and preserving my familys' well being.

What my prescreption for Pin Up Fever if there ever was one written by a medical doctor! ;)

Modeling Journey: Best Described as Serendipitous

In a blogging mood and decided to pick a topic that is usually presented to me in question format (though the questions are variable they seem to have the same preface and, it is one that I am asked on a constant):

How did you get into modeling?

Many times, I feel that my responses can seem somewhat vague, because I tend to respond almost with a bit of uncertainty. Truly, don't feel that I have an interesting story nor, a strategical plan on how to follow one's passions. Furthermore, I suppose you can say that the best way to describe my modeling journey in just one word it would have to be- serendipitous. It really has been quite the fortunate accident. That for one, not only has it taught me to believe in myself, but additionally has spiraled into tackling more of my passions- writing, burlesque, show producing and countless other artistic outlets.

My story, if it was to be consider one at all, is that as a child I was (and still am) a tomboy who only dreamt about feeling/being a pretty girl behind closed doors. Until about my young teen life in which, I participated and MC'd in fashion shows. After a few shows, and being buried under cute clothing, and make up- I was overwhelmed with excitement but, the reality was... I was too short. I didn't fit norms and that altogether made me steer toward sports and academics. 

Life went on and I only thought about the good memories that I had as a short-time model. I frequented many carshows, always had a love for the subculture...

Many years later, a house, a husband and 2 children. My husband had purchased a pin up package for me at a local salon, for my birthday. I made a good friend while sitting in my seat getting done up, named Lisa, whom was also primping herself up to go to the same car show I'd be attending. She recently passed but, I know that 

day would have to be the first time ever where I got a rush to go full force. Its safe to say that very day I was officially diagnosed with pin up fever. 

We get to the show and Lisa convinces me to join the pin up contest and the rest of the story is history. I began to look into more shows, more pageants and made friends, connections and networked. So, in answer to the typical question, if you want to pursue a modeling career (or anything for that matter) do it, dedicate yourself, learn to be open, make connections and be humble enough to learn from others, always.