Lessons for Pinup Models & Photographers from Michelle “Bombshell” McGee

Michelle Bombshell Nude Gallery HERE! Pictures of tattooed web pr0n girl, Michelle “So Cal Bombshell” McGee, have been circulating all around the internet lately, due to the “Bombshell” blast of media coverage of her affair with TV show star Jesse James. James, of Monster Garage fame, as many of you know is the husband of […]

Legendary Pinup Photographer Peter Gowland Dies

Peter Gowland, one of the most incredible pinup and innovative photographers of the old days and of our days, has passed away. He was 93. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Alice and Peter Gowland, at which time they invited me to their home in Santa Monica and talked to me about […]

4 Reasons to use a Makeup Artist before a Photo Shoot

Why You Should Use a Makeup Artist. Many times new photographers ask the question of “Why should you use a makeup artist before a shoot?”. I will tell you some of the reasons why I use a makeup artist with my photo shoots, and why I always recommend to client and new photographer to use […]

The Darkside of Bettie Page, Her Death, Interviews and Un-Official Biography Tell-All.

Bettie Page was an American model who became famous in the 50s for her fetish modeling, movie shorts  and pin-up photos. Often been called the “Queen of pinups”, her look, including her jet black hair and trademark bangs, has influenced many artists and aspiring pin-up models alike. Bettie was one of the earliest Playmates of […]

Paul Frank and Julius the Monkey

One day in 1995, Paul Frank, an American cartoonist, artist and fashion designer, used some spare orange vinyl to create a wallet. It sparked such interest that Paul soon found himself spending every spare moment sewing vinyl — attaching patches to garments, decorating backpacks, and designing custom guitar straps for cohorts in the Orange County […]

Sailor Jerry – Hori Smoku, The Sailor Jerry Movie

Norman Keith Collins was an American tattoo artist who was also known as “Sailor Jerry”. Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins, was born January 14, 1911 in Reno, Nevada, and learned tattooing while he hopped freight trains across the country, from a man named Tatts Thomas. Thomas is credited for showing him how to use tattoo machines. […]

Lili St. Cyr aka Willis Marie VanSchaack

Late one night at club Music Box in San Francisco, a g-string was flung into the balcony by a fishing rod. This unusual act was the ending to an Ivan Fehnova production known as The Flying G and the beginning to a great strand of creative shows. But these obscene and scandalous productions would not […]