NO PREVIOUS MODELING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! ALL SHAPES, AGES AND LIFESTYLES WELCOME! 18+   UPCOMING PINUP WORKSHOP LOCATIONS June 29/July 6: San Francisco, CA July 19: Boston, MA July 20: New Haven, CT July 26: San Diego, CA July 27: Los Angeles, CA Aug 16: San Francisco, CA Sept 6: New York, NY Oct 25: Chicago, IL Don't see a workshop coming up in your area? Contact Bombshell Betty to find out how you can host a workshop in your city! It's easy, so come join the fun!   PART ONE: Pinup Posing Workshop At the Pinup Posing Workshop, you will learn: - Posture and posing secrets that work with any photography style to strategically emphasize and de-emphasize body parts to visually sculpt your body: emphasize your bustline, slim the midriff, elongate your legs, and slim out your hips or add weight to your booty (depending on your preferences) - Pinup posing and photo movement, including specifics for face, body and hands. - Techniques you can practice at home to master the art of always looking fabulous in front of the camera. - Effective prop use: learn to pose well with everything from chairs to parasols to your own clothing and costuming. - Personality projection: You’ve heard that “it’s all in the eyes” and the best models “make love to the camera.” Learn how to gain confidence in front of the camera and present a powerful persona. - Photo styling: Coordinating clothing, accessories, props and backdrop/background to create stunning and effective imagery... - What to pack and how to prepare for your photo shoot. - Take home reference materials provided.   PART TWO: Pinup Photo Shoot At the Pinup Photo Shoot, you will receive: - Photo makeup and retro hair styling makeover! - Plenty of time with our fabulously talented photographer, shooting multiple looks for a wide variety of images. - Gentle instruction and detailed posing direction from Bombshell Betty during the shoot to ensure you get the most flattering images possible. - Light snack and refreshments provided.   After the shoot, you will receive: - A disk including high-resolution copies of all the images from the shoot, so that you may see for yourself which poses work for you and which ones to work on. This is highly unusual in the industry, as most photographers will only give you low-res proof images and charge you an additional fee for each high-res image or print that you order! With a Bombshell Betty Pinup Workshop, there are no hidden costs or need to buy the photos after the shoot!   REGISTRATION Pinup Workshops: $250 Choose your workshop: Boston, MA: July 19 New Haven, CT: July 20 San Diego, CA: July 26 Los Angeles, CA: July 27 San Francisco, CA: Aug 16 New York, NY: Sept 6 Chicago, IL: Oct 25 At this price, this one-of-a-kind workshop and photo shoot is a steal! Not only do you get personal instruction and individual direction by Bombshell Betty, you get many flattering high-resolution photos capturing multiple looks. Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so please register early to be guaranteed a spot in the workshop. Register online with your credit card or Paypal account or contact Bombshell Betty for additional registration options. Bombshell Betty Dance maintains that it is the responsibility of the registrant to determine whether they will be able to attend all the classes in the session or workshop they are enrolling in at the time of purchase. Please note that there will be no refund or prorate for unattended classes. Read the Bombshell Betty Dance terms and policies   WORKSHOP DETAILS June 29/July 6, San Francisco, CA: June 29, 2:00-5:00pm July 6, 1:00-7:00pm 715 Bryant Street, Suite 102 at 5th Street in San Francisco Get directions July 19, Boston, MA: 12:00-8:00pm TONN Model Management's Photo Studio 437 D Street . Suite 6C (6th Floor) Boston . MA 02210 (Seaport District . Summer and D Street) (617) 951-0123 Get directions July 20, New Haven, CT: 12:00-8:00pm New England Studios 75 Daggett Street 3rd Fl. Suite 3-7 New Haven, CT 06519 (203) 653-5199 Get directions July 26, San Diego, CA:12:00-8:00pm Rock, Paper, Scissors 4976 Newport Ave San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 222-7625 Get directions July 27, Los Angeles, CA: 12:00-8:00pm Hype Studios 1951 West Carson Street Torrance, CA (310) 320-4386 Get directions August 18, San Francisco, CA:12:00-8:00pm Bombshell Betty's Studio 715 Bryant Street, Suite 102 at 5th Street in San Francisco Get directions September 6, New York, NY: 12:00-8:00pm Pearl Studios NYC 500 8th Ave # 4 in Manhattan (212) 904-1850 Get directions October 25, Chicago, IL: 12:00-8:00pm Location TBA   Read what students are saying... BETTY!!! OMIGOODNESS!!! The pictures turned out awesome!!! (You sure you didn’t photoshop someone else in there?) Geez! They were so great! You are such an amazing director and photographer! So wonderful! I had a total BLAST!!! This was the most FUN I have had in a very long time! YAY!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! - Brenna There were so many great photos to choose from. I can’t wait to see the look on [my husband’s] face! Thanks so much for a wonderful experience. It really challenged me to feel good in my own skin, and with all of the help from you and [our stylist], the final product is amazing. Thanks again for putting this together and I wish you all the best in your continued work to bring out the beauty in all of us! Best regards, - YoLawnda These are great! And the workshop was a complete blast ... it really exceeded my expectations. It’s very hard to create a space and keep that much energy going all afternoon with that many people - but you and [the photographer] did. I had a great time, and I think everyone else did, too. I’m not really sure what suggestions to offer to make it “better” ... seriously, that was one of the most fun things I’ve done in the last few months. Thanks! - D.C. I had a great experience with the workshop as a whole. I learned about my body, and I gained significant confidence in front of the camera. The day of the photoshoot, we had an incredibly fun day. Between you and Mona, our photographer, I felt comfortable and happy, and this translated into a ton of great photographs, a completely new experience for me. - Trish I can’t believe how fantastic EVERYONE looks! Your instructions along with [the photographer’s] skills were right on. It was such a fun experience, and totally comfortable. Just a bunch of ladies having lots of fun making love to the camera! - Aurora   Frequently Asked Questions Do you provide wardrobe for the shoot? What should I bring to the workshop? What should I wear to the workshop? How should I prepare for the shoot? Will you help with my hair and makeup? Do I have to sign a model release? Will you use the pictures from the shoot? How can I use the pictures from the shoot? When will I get my pictures after the shoot? Do you offer private photo shoots? Where can I find good vintage style clothing and lingerie?

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Do you provide wardrobe for the shoot?

I provide vintage negligees, wraps, and accessories, however you will need to at least bring your own intimate lingerie and shoes. Lingerie and other pinup-style clothing will also be available for sale at some of the workshops. If interested, please inquire about availability well in advance of the workshop date to allow for proper preparation.

What should I bring to the workshop?

* Bring two full outfits, including all jewellery and accessories and props if you've got them. "Outfits" can be anything you want: lingerie ensembles, costumes, evening wear, vintage pinup dresses, etc. Keep in mind that layering and props are great ways to get multiple looks out of one outfit, and it's better to bring more than you think you'll use than wish you'd brought things you left at home!

* Bring fun props if you've got them! I have fans, boas, parasols, a few hats, and other fun props which you can use, and feel free to bring more so that everyone will have lots of options. Some people even bring their own furniture to the shoot to complete their "pinup storyline."

* Your makeup! A good foundation that matches your skin tone, translucent powder, and mascara are essential. If you don't have a lot of makeup, don't worry! I have enough for everyone! False eyelashes are very dramatic, and if you want to use them either bring your own or let me know in advance so that I can bring enough with me.

* Hair supplies! Hot rollers or curling iron, brushes, and accessories. I will have some hair pins, hair spray, etc. but the more the better, especially if you have a color preference for pins or brands you prefer.

* Bring styling photos (hair and makeup) for looks you would like to try during the shoot. Bringing pictures will help us get the looks you want! Keep your hair texture and length in mind when choosing styles.

* Bring some music to play during the photo shoot, either on CD or on iPod. It can help a lot to have music playing that makes you feel sexy! * BYOB (optional, must be 21+) A little bit of liquid courage can help sometimes, so feel free to bring along something to drink if you'd like. Champagne is always fun and celebratory!

* Bring munchies (optional). I always provide finger foods and some beverages during the shoot, however if you'd like more sustainance than light snack foods, bring along a bagged lunch.

What should I wear to the workshop?

For the first part of the workshop, wear comfortable, form fitting clothes that you can move in easily. You will want to be able to see how the silhouette of your body changes when you adopt different postures and poses, so it is essential that you can see your body! Feel free to bring something body conscious to change into when you get to the studio. I also recommend wearing shoes like the ones you think you'd like to wear for the shoot. If you're going to wear heels for the shoot, it helps to practice posing in heels. And remember that dressing up is fun! Feel free to wear something that makes you feel sexy!

Keep in mind that tight bras, tight socks, tight waistbands, etc. can leave imprints on your skin that will not be flattering in the pictures. If you have a robe or house coat to wear during styling and in between sets, that may be comfortable for you and can minimize these marks.

How should I prepare for the shoot?

One thing I hear from participants a lot and that I have learned from my own modeling experience is that the level of planning and preparation you put into your themes and wardrobe will be reflected in the pictures. If you are looking for sexy vintage lingerie shots, you will need to bring less than if you want complete themes and "storylines" for your photos. Look at sample photos in my galleries to get an idea of what I mean.

I would recommend starting packing for the workshop at least a week in advance, or at least start planning your outfits mentally at this time and write a list of everything you will want to bring so that you won't forget anything!

Other than planning and packing your outfits, you will need to take care of your grooming. Hair should be clean, all necessary shaving should be done, finger and toe nails should be groomed. If you will be waxing or having a facial or anything that might irritate your skin, schedule it at least a few days before the shoot!

Will you help with my hair and makeup?

Yes! You will get a retro makeup and hair makeover for the photo shoot! I will ask you to apply your own foundation, concealer and mascara if you are comfortable with that, but the rest will be done for you unless you want to do your own makeup (personally, I can't stand to have anyone do my makeup). For groups of 6 or more, I also bring in a second stylist to help out.

Do I have to sign a model release?

No one is required to sign a model release. I do request that participants sign a release allowing all parties to use images from the shoot for promotional purposes (i.e. the sample gallery on my website), but this is only a request. If you only want the images from the shoot used for private, personal use and not for public display, I will respect your privacy and not use any of the pictures. However, if you want to use the images for your own promotion or for any public display, I will ask that you grant me the same permission.

Will you use the pictures from the shoot?

Only with your permission. If you are comfortable signing a model release, I will still allow you the right to approve any images before I use them. Sometimes I like different pictures than the model likes, and I will always respect your right to veto images that you don't want to be displayed. If at some point I would like to use your image for any commercial use (sell prints, publish in a book, show at a gallery), I will contact you and see if you are interested in working out a new agreement for this.

How can I use the pictures from the shoot?

In most cases, I will grant you the right to use the photos for the same purposes that you grant rights to me. If you are interested in using the images commercially, please contact me to work out an agreement and a special contract.

When will I get my pictures after the shoot?

Depending on my schedule, I usually post a private online gallery for you to view and download your pictures within a week. I also send a disk with all of your pictures soon after that. If you haven't received your disk within 3 weeks, contact me and I will send you another one.

Do you offer private photo shoots?

Yes, I love doing private photo shoots! Contact me for rates and availability.

Where can I find good vintage or vintage style clothing and lingerie?

In San Francisco, I recommend: La Rosa Vintage (mention Bombshell Betty sent you, and you may get a discount!), Dollhouse Betty (again, mention Bombshell Betty sent you for a discount!), New York Apparel, and Les Cent Culottes. For those on a limited budget, don't rule out ROSS, Nordstrom Rack or other discount department stores, and thrift shops can be great for finding one-of-a-kind treasures at amazing prices! For online shopping: Dollhouse Betty will be offering sales on their website again soon! For plus-size lingerie, try Torrid.com . Frederick's of Hollywood has lots of fun stuff, and eBay can be great too.