Since the unveiling of Pin Up Erie we have been busy working on further developing the website, building our STUDIO, and booking shoots. The studio will be open in the next few weeks (yay!) and in the meantime we are booking on-location Engagement Sessions, Family Portraits, and Boudoir Pictures. We are pretty much booked for the 2013 wedding season with the exception of August 24th, or Oct 5th or 12th. Of course, we are also available for off season weddings and will usually offer a discount to book during the months of November – April.
Recently I got to photograph this beautiful Bride but couldn’t share until she gave her groom his gift at their destination wedding in Jamaica! How cool it that?! The groom was thrilled and we had a blast with these pictures which included a camo-hunter look, pretty lingerie, her veil and garter. I’m sure her husband would testify that sexy pictures of his Bride-to-Be is the BEST GROOM”S GIFT EVER!
If you are interested in Boudoir Wedding Photography contact Penny now, or hop on over to www.pinuperie.com to find out more!
Sad Times
Well it’s been a crazy few months, to say the least. Blogging is one of the things that is always on my to-do list, but tends to get pushed towards the bottom. Taking care of my clients is always my first priority and writing is a challenge for me, so it’s always on the back burner. I thought it appropriate though to give a little run down on what has been going on in my life in recent months. It’s been a crazy ride!
Here is the gist of it with very few details…This year was our busiest yet and shot the most amount of weddings ever! (14 – many do more, but that’s enough for us for now.) In May my mom got sick, was in and out of many hospitals over the summer, and then on Nov 1st she passed away very quickly due to a brain aneurysm. Being an only child and very close to her made this very difficult and still painful to get through. But she had a strong faith in God and we are at peace knowing she is up there dancing, singing, and waiting for the day we will be together again. She always taught me to be positive person and to look forward to what the future holds. So I am doing just that. <3
Good Times
We are VERY excited for a few weeks of some upcoming R &R, VACATION, and EDUCATION! This month I will be taking the time to play catch up on a few late 2012 sessions, backing up files, and getting my tax information together. Then in February we are very much looking forward to a family CRUISE in the tropics! It is somewhat of a dream come true for me. I have always dreamed of spending time on the white sandy beaches with the palm tress overhead! I CAN NOT WAIT!!
Many people also know this past fall I branched off and started Pin Up Erie-offering Boudoir, Pin Up, Steamy Couple, and Hot Rod photography to the tri-state area. Since this business has taken off and we are ready for more, I am super excited to be attending a one-on-one professional workshop with award-winning photographer & author Ryan Armbrust in March!! Ryan is a very well known Boudoir & Pin Up photographer who runs a rockin’ studio in Lousiville, KY, but shoots all over the US! His work is amazing, I love his style, and I can not wait to learn everything I can from him!
 With all of that being said I am booking Boudoir & Pin-Up sessions for the spring and will be searching for a ladies who want to model for my new techniques! The girls who have done boudoir sessions with me this year have been ecstatic! Most of them have been wedding gifts for their future husbands, but one HOT mama gave a sexy gift (a book & HUGE canvases) to her husband of 22 years after losing 70 lbs! What an amazing way to celebrate!
What about Weddings you say? We still have a few 2013 wedding dates open and would love to hear from you! I know many ladies got diamonds for Christmas or this evening, New Year’s Eve! If you’re thinking about having us, DONT WAIT! We are shooting less wedding photography this year to allow more time with our family, so please check with us now. It’s also time to start planning engagement sessions. Pictures in the snow can be so much fun, and we have a LOT of it right now!
If you’ve made it to the end, sorry for the book. I had a lot to say since it’s been 6 months!
Happy New Year EVERYONE! Here’s to an amazing 2013!!
Penny Shaut
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I did not know Rachel & John for long before their wedding day but was glad we were able to be there to record their special memories for them. Their ceremony took place at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in downtown Northeast, PA with a fabulous reception at Lake View Country Club, just south of I90. I hadn’t been to that gold course before but soon found out that it may be the prettiest course in the area. It was “picture perfect”! pun intended
Here is just a quick sneak peek of how lovely their day was…
P.S. I haven’t been doing a lot of hand coloring lately since it’s not requested much any more. But the rose picture is just for the bride, and she will know why.<3
Toodles!
Penny
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Keep your hands and arms inside the car at all times…
We are going for a RIDE!!!
When I started thinking about shooting pin up girls I had the best location in mind! A local amusement park in Erie, PA has been around for more than 100 years and still maintains a lot of history and original amusement park rides that provide the perfect background for vintage fun. We spent the day shooting five models all decked out in pin up rolls, classy dresses, and cute shoes. We made full use of the old school rides including the Scrambler, Spider, Carousel, Dodge ‘Ems, Tilt-a-Whirl, Sky Ride, kiddie rides, and played a few games. So much fun!
Growing up one of my favorite games to play at Waldameer was Ski-ball! So of course we had to visit the arcade, and these ended up being my favorite shots! Melissa, who is completely a Pin Up girl at heart, brought so many vintage props and clothes we never got to play with it all, but my favorite was the 1940’s Argoflex Camera! How perfect is that?!
My friend Tina is a roller derby girl with the Erie Roller Girls, so for her pictures we put a completely different spin on it. I totally loved her outfits, roller skates, tattoos, fishnets, and retro tatted high-heel shoes! All of that combined with her friends awesome motorcycle, the Pirates Cove, and the Wacky Shack made her pictures ROCK!
This last shot is probably my most favorite picture I’ve taken so far this year! Tina’s fiery red hair contrasts the bright blues of the Wacky Shack, her tats, and eyes perfectly. She has such a fierce edge to her that is uniquely attractive. I never knew how much beauty was under that hair!
We all had so much fun with this photo shoot and can’t wait to do it again!
Special thanks go out to Jess Trypus for styling the girl’s hair and make-up. They looked great!
If you or anyone you know is interested in being photographed as a pin-up girl, we have many more locations in mind in Erie & Crawford Counties and beyond. We have been enjoying shooting Hot Rod & Classic Cars too. Contact us for details & pricing! email or 814-490-7819
Stay Tuned…
Oh, one more thing! Plans are in the works for a possible division of our company. We would like to create a whole new brand for our Boudoir and Pin-Up Photography. Details are coming together and the name & web address have been secured. Stay tuned for more news!!
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