Fishnets & Photos

It's in my blood

2009-12-02T09:40:00.000-08:00

A few months ago my husband pointed out this picture of my grandfather. It was taken in Panama during WWII (1945). Not only is he handsome as can be (middle of the bottom row) BUT ~ check out that PLANE. Should i ever incorporate the pin-up alone...i think i have my artwork!

a blushing bride - NOVA Bachelorette Party

2009-10-02T11:09:00.001-07:00

or perhaps she's blushing less than YOU are at this moment! This was an awesome pin-up party / bachelorette party. They booked a fabulous hotel room, did some photos, then hit the clubs. Not a bad night, huh. And for once ~ I don't think they guys will disagree!

Lady In Red -- Northern Virgina Boudoir Photography

2009-08-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

I think she is stunning. Simply Stunning.

Shopping at Home

2009-08-18T12:19:00.000-07:00

Search your OWN CLOSET for:
• Animal print anything
• Large flower pins (a la late 90's)
• Corsets
• Tons of pearls and loooooong necklaces
• lingerie lingerie lingerie

What to wear / bring?

2009-08-18T12:09:00.000-07:00

All your really NEED for this photo shoot is one set of matching panties & bra

But...IF you’d like to get SOME things start here:
– Manicure fingers
– Heels
– Thigh highs / fishnets
– Garter Belt
– Corset

Here are some great online places to start:

Thigh Highs
Flirty Skirts
Fredericks (duh)
Shoes

Talk Dirty To Me! -- Northern Virginia Pin-Up Photography

2009-08-18T11:59:00.000-07:00

and if that weren't enough for you ~ here she is again.

Many Looks - One Girl -- D.C. Boudoir Photographer

2009-08-18T11:36:00.000-07:00

Don't we all have a few more than ONE personality (hee, that makes me sound a lil crazy) But you know you do ~ and here's one lady who flows through each of hers with style, seduction and grace.

Ladies of Pin-Up Photography

2009-08-18T11:16:00.000-07:00

So who are some major pin-up celebrities and what did they acutally look like??

from wiki
The term was first attested to in English in 1941; however the practice is documented back at least to the 1890s. The pin up images could be cut out of magazines or newspapers, or be from postcard or chromo-lithographs, and so on. Such photos often appear on calendars, which are meant to be pinned up anyway. Later, posters of pin-up girls were mass-produced. They became an instant hit.

Many pin ups were photographs of celebrities who were considered sex symbols. One of the most popular early pin-up girls was Betty Grable. Her poster was ubiquitous in the lockers of G.I.s during World War II. Other pin-ups were artwork, often depicting idealized versions of what some thought a particularly beautiful or attractive woman should look like. An early example of the latter type was the Gibson girl, drawn by Charles Dana Gibson. The genre also gave rise to several well-known artists specializing in the field, including Alberto Vargas and George Petty, and numerous lesser artists such as Art Frahm.

Sweet as Pie -- Northern Virginia Pin-Up Photography

2009-08-18T11:12:00.000-07:00

Northern Virginia Pin-Up Photography // Boudoir Pictures

But I thought you were kinda a feminist???

2009-08-18T10:56:00.000-07:00

So as a programmer, a natural childbirth educator, a doula and photographer ~ i've had the opportunity to be called many a things. Some less appropriate for the blog-o-sphere than others ~ but there is always one word that keeps creeping up.

Feminist.

Most recently I was called a feminist during an art show where I combined my two loves (natural childbirth & photography) It honestly took me aback for a moment. Somehow because I encourage folks to research the birth of their child at least as much as they would their next car purchase ~ I was called a feminist.

Well lets take a look at the word.

fem⋅i⋅nism
/ˈfɛməˌnɪzəm/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [fem-uh-niz-uhm] Show IPA
Use feminist in a Sentence
–noun
1. the doctrine advocating social, political, and all other rights of women equal to those of men.

Well duh then...who isn't?

I at LEAST want to be equal to men and in some area's I think its ok to shout from the rooftops how much better we are. When was the last time your husband gave birth or breastfed your child?

Those boobs are for more than selling cars ladies and frankly - i see nothing wrong with loving them for both purposes. I urge you to take pride in your body for what it is genetically capable of doing physically... AND what is is capable of doing to our partners.

But never forget. What it does for you.

Barefoot and... - Northern Virginia Maternity Boudoir Photos

2009-08-18T10:52:00.000-07:00

HOT.

Oddly enough ~ this mama to be never felt comfortable with the idea of boudoir photography because of her stomach. This could be my all-time favorite photo. Talk about the feminine ideal!

Maternity Boudoir Northern Virginia Pin-Up Photography

From Russia With Love - Washington D.C. Pin-Up Photograph

2009-08-18T10:49:00.001-07:00

Washington D.C. Pin-Up Photograph // Northern Virginia Boudoir //

Edward Cullen Eat Your Heart Out - Northern Virginia Pin-up Photography

2009-08-18T09:39:00.005-07:00

So perhaps her fiance goes by a different name ~ but nonetheless ~ those eyes are sure to drive ANY man wild...and perhaps a few women too!

Why Pin-Ups?

2009-08-18T09:39:00.001-07:00

Boudoir photography is oh-so-very popular these days among blushing brides to be. And since i often do wedding photography I was looking for a way to incorporate something similar that would be truly ME. Granted I don't walk around in fishnets and high heels every day ~ but i'd like to :)

Old School pin-up photography is oh so very sexy to me. It shows no more than you see at any beach in the US ~ but always suggests far less innocence than is seen by the eye alone. I like to combine that feel ~ with simple backgrounds, minimal props ~ and keep YOU the focus of the photos. I combine it with modern day technology and a constant quest for knowledge of all things vintage.

Each and every client is unique and brings a multitude of different things to the set. Based on our conversations and yourself as a whole ~ i love to bring out the pin-up gal in all of us.

WELCOME!

2009-08-18T09:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Fishnets & Photos! The latest venture of JLA Photos.

I've started this blog as a temporary home for an entirely new and VERY HOT project of mine.

Once a quarter I aim to have "pin-up" days. I'll bring out the studio lighting ~ a million and one props, a little bubbly and even some mood music to get us started. Then its time to...well "work" doesn't seem like the right word, but i'm sure you know what i mean.

I am also available for private parties (think birthdays, bachelorette, etc) so be sure to e-mail me with any questions you may have!

Happy Looking!
~jenn