Michael Malak :: photograher and auteur.

[The Pin-up Files]

The Michael Malak gallery at the The Pin-up Files has just gone live tonight!

While taking photography at high school , Michael Malak never imagined he would one day find himself creating stunning, "brilliantly researched" film noir & WWII fantasy dreamscapes, replete with pin-up air girls and dastardly dames.

Says Michael:

"I took photography in high school and never felt much for the overall film process. I learned most of my artistic skills and creativity from my art teacher of four years. She taught me about foreground, shadowing, and perspective. She pushed me outside of my comfort zone and taught me new artistic techniques that I would later apply to my photography.

"I have always loved the 1930/40’s period for the way everything was made. Built to last! Made in the USA meant something. So what I have decided to do and integrate into my photography is to bring the best of the past and the best of the present day woman, and combine them into a vintage 1940’s style photograph.

"I do offer two styles of photography. One is the 1930/40’s Hollywood Glamour, Film Noir and the WWII Pinup (Nose Art) style photography. I do own all branches of service uniforms from WWII, props, bomber jackets and three parachute rigs, one with full functioning cord lines and silk. Vintage 1930/40’s dresses, furs, hats,and wardrobe are also owned by me."

TO THE GALLERY
http://www.thepinupfiles.com/malak.html

"Mandee Varela" - Nurse Miss S. Leslie Copyright © Michael Malak 2011

 

Please note that these are not just photographs. There is a post production process that goes into every photo to give it that unique, vintage, antique look and feel from the era.