Pin Up Nicole
I recently had the pleasure of working with a ridiculously fun model, Nicole, on a retro pin up shoot.
It’s funny how some shoots I walk away from shaking my head and praying for some decent results, and then others I freak out of the way home about how much space it’s going to eat up on my hard drive. This shoot falls into the latter category.
Nicole was so easy to work with and everyone involved was relaxed and up for a laugh. We were working outside after some heavy rain which ruled out many of the ‘usual’ pin up poses which require getting down on the ground, but the energy of the shoot was such fun we hardly noticed the restriction.
It’s been a while since I’ve shot anything in this genre, but there is something about the ridiculousness and humor of it which I really genuinely love.
Here are a few more images from the shoot:








There’s a handful more over here if you’re interested.


Braun73
the images rock
artisandelimage
I agree, the model is GrEaT, the photographer TaLeNtEd !!!
my best, francis.
coppertrees
Great photo work and model is awesome
roybarry
Great use of a lawnmower, Jo!
John Beamish
Very retro, great work.
Jason Michaels
The hair, make-up, and shorts are perfect. Really nice framing and processing as well. RIP Kodachrome.
Jo O'Brien
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Thankfully my real love is polaroid and while it too is on deaths door, I have a secret stash that will hopefully keep me going for a while yet :)
StarKatz
THese are fantastic photos’ you are a true genius! I absolutely adore the bright coloured clothing, fabulous!
Jo O'Brien
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Nicole did her own styling, and bot did she have a wardrobe! Perfect choices
Jason Michaels
Yep. I have a Polaroid Transfer cam with a small stash of film.
mimi yoon
looks like a fun session… admire your work…
Jeff Clark
The lolita shot is my favorite of what looks like a fantastic shoot!
Jo O'Brien
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She makes it look like a balmy summer day when in reality we are in the depths of winter1
DeviousLili
She has a Fantastic smile! Contagious in all the best ways. The first image is my fave, as it shows how “into it” you get. Nothing cooler than a passionate artist.
Great work, Sweetpea! xox
Nick Milton
my favorite here is the one with you in it joe, love that.
Marny Barnes
I know EXACTLY the feeling you are talking about…the FLOW and the OH YEAH…shoot…lol. I can’t sleep after one of those…the VCR in my head won’t turn off. Love these pics BTW
Paul Vanzella
Great to see you in action, the light with the one with the pug is amazing and the pool lounge shot looks straight out of Mad Men, it shows you love this as you get the most amazing results… Love seeing these so much! Great work!!!! And yes, so exciting when you know you’ve nailed every shot!!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Way cool!!
The humour and overall fun feel of the day oozes within your images Jo, always combined with that O’Brien touch of class… photographic art that brings a smile to my face! :D
Paul Grinzi
WHAT are you doing posting photos at 4am???
Jo O'Brien
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Like a little kid, I was up with a sore tummy :(
Andrew Gordon
I like the close-up shot of the cat and model the best
Michael Alesich
Very Cool Jo, love the model and the feel of it.
Jenni Smith
I love that second one Jo. Great job.
Paul Vanzella
...also can’t get over those lashes and how you have so captured the exact mood required! Wow!
transmute
Damn that Pug is sexy!
Tania Rose
great results from a fun shoot….it dont get much better than that!
Lara Luz
I wish I there to look after the puppy and that kitten,
I mean, to help out and learn….....
Nice work Jo, you have a talent directing models models that I wish would come so easily to me. Nice work.
micklyn
all cool, all wonderful ( :
jenseyes
Wow Jo these are awesome
Diesel Laws
Lovely work Jo! Bet you had ‘fun’ working with that model! lol
Courtney Goddard
man i love that cossie!