Perfect Little Paige | Wellington Newborn Photographer

The most edible little munchkin to walk through my doors.  I met Paige when she was in Sarah's belly and  now four months later have had the gift of seeing her in person. What a dream and what a display of complete smittenness by Sean.  If this girl doesn't turn into a Daddy's little girl I will be completely blown away!

Snow Bunny | Wellington Pin Up Photographer

Artist / Photographer: Mandi Lynn | A La Mode Photographic Boutique

Model: Jess Krieg  

Body Painting Artist / Stylist: Ellen Stewart 

Car: Sharyn and Dave Busch's 1968 Pink Convertable Mustang

Creative Direction / Post Production: Mandi Lynn | A La Mode Photographic Boutiqu 

Background Trees are Creative Common Sourced Trees:

Carlo the Flirt | Wellington Child Photographer

There is a beautiful wee man named Carlo.  I first met him as a newborn and I thought he was beautiful then but then he came back at nine months.  He was a stunner and look at those eyelashes!!!!  My goodness!

Today was a wonderful shoot for the Free Range Kids Book with the beautiful young Rose.  We had such a fun time goofing around in the orchard and she looks so grown up.  Look out world here comes Rose. 

Mardi Gras Queen meets Hiawatha | Wellington Fashion Photographer

When I lived in the Akatarawa Valley there were several feral peacocks that had escaped from Staglands.  You would come across one occasionally perched in a unexpected location with this beautiful long train of a tail flowing and the bird eyeing you up trying to decide if it should fly away or if you were safe. I usually stopped the car to photograph them as they despite their not so lovely call are one of my favourite birds for obvious reasons, and I just love finding unexpected beauty.  That was the case as well with Giatri and her team of Sopheak Seng the dress designer, and Lucy her hair and makeup artist.  It was absolutely stunning what they created together.

Photographer: Mandi Lynn
Model: Gayatri Wood
Dress Designer: Sopheak Seng
Hair and Makeup: Lucy
Creative Direction: Mandi Lynn
Post Production: Mandi Lynn
Car: Barry Cullen's 1932 Ford Roadster

Anzac Girl | Wellington Pin Up Photographer

Our Beautiful Emily.  Now Emily told me after this shoot that it was her first time modelling but it had been a dream of hers.  She is the owner of Belles Bombshells and does beautiful retro hairstyling and has been instrumental in getting many of the pinup looks together for this calendar.  Beautiful girl.

Photographer: Mandi Lynn | A La Mode Photographic Boutique
Model: Emily Belle
Hair: Emily Belle | Belles Bombshells
Makeup: Natalie | Hil Cook
Militaria: Comrads in Petone
Car: Steve Cochrane's 1947 Nash

Our Angel | Wellington Pin Up Photographer

Photographer: Mandi Lynn | A La Mode Photographic Boutique
Model: Nicola Pepperill
Hair and Makeup: Cathy Davy | Cathy Davy's Salon and Days Spa
Costume: TOTALLY FROCKED COSTUME HIRE
Car: Gavin Antony's Cadillac Sedan de Ville

This shoot is our 13th month.  I saw the dress in totally Frocked and just felt an overwhelming desire to create a look for it but I didn't have a model.  So I went back to my boutique and was trying to figure it out when Nicola walked in.  Problem solved.  She is the daughter of my son's first grade teacher and I have watched her blossom into the most gorgeous creature over the years.  She was nervous as could be as it was her first time modelling but I think she rocked it don't you?  She is a cross between Marilyn Monroe and Drew Barrymore when she smiles....stunning.

Queen of Hearts | Wellington Pin Up Photographer

The best photoshoot of my life.  Loved every thing about it. Happiness is working with Derek Elvy in my book.

Photograph and Post Production: Mandi Lynn | A La Mode

Model: Pamela McIlwraithe

Hair: Derek Elvy | Bouy

Makeup: Domer Inovejas | Bliss Beauty

Costume: TOTALLY FROCKED COSTUME HIRE

Car: William Giesbers' 1939 Plymouth

Styling: Mandi Lynn

March Pixie | Wellington Pin Up Photographer

Model: Roisin
Hair: Derek Elvy | Bouy
Makeup: Nicola | Body FX
Costume: TOTALLY FROCKED COSTUME HIRE
Car: 1934 Plymouth coupe owned by Brian Pritchard
Styling: Mandi Lynn and Derek Elvy
Photographer: Mandi Lynn | A La Mode Photographic Boutique

Abby the Lovely | Wellington Fashion Photographer

Isn't she gorgeous!  Abby came with her boyfriend Alex to do a couple session.  She had her hair all tied up in a knot but when she let it down this was the result....just stunning...Just wait until a makeup artist gets a hold of this face if she looks this good naturally.

Sue's Crew | Wellington Family Photographer

The stars aligned correctly for Sue and her gorgeous family on the day of this shoot.  I happened to have a cancellation due to a sick child on the only time where all of Sue's family was together so we were able to capture their family in all of their glory.  They are spread to the winds in Australia, and Scotland but for this brief time they all came back together for a bit of mischief in front of the camera at the Botanical Gardens. They are such a fun bunch.  Gosh I love my job.

I love the Brady Bunch feel to this one.

Free Range Kids - Miss Mia | Wellington Children's Photographer

Isn't she gorgeous.  Mia and her mum Bonita and I had a lovely day out at Days Bay on Saturday.  This was my favourite shot of the day.  There is one other I am considering for the book but this is the strongest contender so far.

All American Girl | Wellington Pin Up Photographer

Model: Amy May Ireland

Truck: Chris Fairbrother's 1969 Chevy

Hair and Makeup: Amy May Ireland

Photographer: Mandi Lynn, A La Mode

Creative Director: Mandi Lynn, A La Mode

Amy and her partner shared their Valentines day with us down on the farm for this All American Girl shoot for the Pin Up for Prems calendar.

Miss September | Wellington Pin Up Photographer

We had planned to do this shoot using Karl one of the owners of the Cadillac Cafe, but he wasn't feeling well so we comondeered a handsome customer of his to be our flirty guy in the car.  Thank you Pablo for your patience and generosity in filling in.  This shoot was such fun and bless Rachel's heart, we not only needed her to wear roller skates (She can't skate), but also to crouch down (she is nearly 6 foot tall), and then balance a tray of drinks.  I was impressed that we only had one upset of the tray.  Amazing really.  It was such a fun shoot.  Here were my two favourites.

Model: Rachel Millns, and Pablo

Hair: Emily Belle / Belles Bombshells

Make Up: Natalie Henderson / Hil Cook
Car: Debbie and Karl's Pink Cadillac
Location: Cadillac Diner
Photographer: Mandi Lynn, a la mode Photographic 

Boutique
Costume: TOTALLY FROCKED COSTUME HIRE

Museum Hotel Pin Up Extravaganza

I have booked out a gorgeous room.  Have lined up an amazing Hair and Make up team and am opening up spaces for the first 8 women to book in for the Museum Hotel Pin Up Extravaganza.

Here is what is involved.

You will be preened and fawned over until you are even more radiant and stunning than you care to believe you could be.  Then in the peak of your beautifulness you will be staged in the sumptuous Museum Hotel and have luxurious images taken of you at your most sensual.  We have a private suite as well as the run of the Hotel to create what ever fantasy we feel like whipping up.  Are you in?

Haven't you thought about capturing yourself at your most stunning and preserving it to show the grand kids one day just how amazingly beautiful you were :).

The investment for this session is $250.00.  Which will get your hair and make up done ($100.00 value) plus a $290.00 two hour photo shoot, and $100.00 towards the cost of your sensual collection of prints.  So total value of $490.00 for only $250.00.

Remember there are only 8 spaces at this price so make sure that you register here.  First in, first served.

Eva Strangelove | Wellington Pin Up Photographer

The Beautiful Eva Strangelove agreed to be our Cover Model for our Pin Up for Prems Calendar.  She was shot snuggling up to Rob Edlins Stunning 1949 Merc.  I am in love with the car.  And Eva Rocked this shoot! Thanks Ged for letting us use your absolutely pristine garage.  You could have eaten off the floor in this place it was amazing!

 Model: Eva Strangelove

Hair: Emily Belle / Belles Bombshells
Make Up: Natalie Henderson / Hil Cook
Car: Rob Edlins 1949 Merc
Location: Gedz Garage 8 Parata Street, Waikanae
Photographer: Mandi Lynn, a la mode Photographic 
Boutique

Krisy and Chris's Wedding | Wellington Wedding Photographer

Cooper and Riley as Promised

Cute Right?  These boys were so much fun to photograph!  Laura and I had an absolute blast.  And what is it about tails?  I always used to do this too. I would cut down a whole lot of weeping willow branches and make almost a peacock sized tail that would flow and bounce while I skipped and ran.  Cooper on the other hand wanted to see how far he could shove them down his drawers but Riley he was a bit more selective with his...no I take that back...he ended up with with a piece of bark for a tail in the end. Boys...they just don't understand the need for bouncy tails.....geeez.