Photographers specializing in plus size pin ups that are in the southern CA area

[MizzBootyfull]

I'm not sure if I am posting this in the right place, I'm still new around here and figuring things out :) so let me know if there might be a better place to post this at.

I have been wanting to get a shoot done for my boyfriend, so he can have some sexy pin up photos of me. I have also been wanting to start a portfolio, so I might be able to get into plus size modeling. I'm a plus size girl (size 18/20), and want someone who knows how to get the right angle and make a big girl look sexy!

I would love to see some plus size model photos that you have already shot. Here is an example of what I'm looking for from a shoot. http://www.pinuplifestyle.com/photo/talking-to-my-sweetheart/next?c...
and this http://www.pinuplifestyle.com/photo/at-the-biltmore-cabaret I love her photos, and would ask who her photographer is, but she lives in Canada, and, well, I'm not willing to travel THAT far.

My problem is that I'm very new to the pin up scene, so I have like zero in my wardrobe for the shoot, and my makeup and hair experience are lacking as well. I want something that is sexy, fun, and arousing. Some of the photo's may be a litte on the revealing side and racy. I would be willing to travel for the right photographer, but if there is one close to Bakersfield CA, or that travels to my town that would help so much!

I would also love if the photographer were female, so that I would be more at ease and comfortable during the shoot, but that is very hard to find, so while it is preferred it is not mandatory or anything. I would like to know: price, how many pictures I would get from the shoot, and if there would be any editing to help smooth out the not so smooth places on the body. I could do the hair and makeup if need be I have been practicing, but the waredrobe is my major down fall.

I have looked all over online for plus size pin up clothing and have found that this is a very expensive life style. For 1 dress I found it to be around $120 or more at most places. I just can't afford the wardrobe plus the cost of the shoot. I would be open to any suggestions for cheaper places that carry vintage plus size clothing. The lingerie might not be as hard to find, but I'm trying not to go broke for this shoot. I have seen most shoots like this run anywhere from $100 on up to $350.

If you are a photographer or know of one that you think could help me PLEASE post here and share your info. Thanks so much for reading!

[Roxy Tart {PL Team / Comm. Mgr}]

This belongs in our casting calls forum. Please head over there, follow the posting guidelines, and re-post. You should also spend some time reading the casting calls, and sign up for twitter or facebook updates. That way anytime one is posted you'll know about it.

 

http://www.pinuplifestyle.com/group/castingcalls

 

You do however ask a few questions in here that should not be part of a casting call, but are great general questions for someone just starting. You can find the answers to all of these here in the forum already. For your questions about where to find clothes, these threads should help, http://www.pinuplifestyle.com/forum/topics/where-to-shop and http://www.pinuplifestyle.com/forum/topics/retro-clothes-for-curvy-.... The second one has a ton of links in it as well.

 

Please feel free to make another post with any specific questions you may have that you can't find the answers to.

 

Good luck! xoxo