Michele Penner

Hi my name is Michele, also known as "Michele Del Ray" in the pinup scene. I am primarily interested in Pinup & Alternative modeling. I love anything from the 40's through 60's in style as well as modern takes on these eras. I love all things tiki, and am interested in shooting in the style of exotica/tiki/voodoo/kitch. I also am a big classic and hot rod nut. I am open to shooting lite Bettie Page style bondage and implied but not full nude.

I started out doing this because I love classic old glamour photos and wanted to capture my own image in this style. I really loved the shoots I have done so far and the fantastic people that I have met doing this. I am always positive, professional, and fun to work with on shoots.

I live in West LA (and also San Diego) and I also have a darling duplex 50's apartment in L.A. furnished with mid century furniture that is good for shoots. (I work in Architecture and Interior Design) If you are interested in using my home for a shoot location please contact me for photos.

I also own a '64 Thunderbird (in process of being restored) if needed for a shoot. I also can provide my own wardrobe (depending on the theme, I have a large private vintage collection of 50's and 60's, vintage lingerie and furs). I can also do my own Makeup (Glamor, Pin up) and Hair (50's sets) if needed.

I am pretty open to ideas so if you have something on your mind and you think I am a good fit please feel free to contact me. I also love collaborating and being involved in the process when appropriate. I love styling and coming up with a look and mood for photos.

If you are interested in shooting please contact me for rates. Of course there are always exceptions to any rules if a TF shoot is mutual.

Some concepts I would love to shoot are:
-Anything with Classics or Hot rods! (for publication or portfolio)
-Tiki (I have been thinking about something like an Exotica album -cover, think Martin Denny!)
-Vintage Hollywood Glamor
-60's Bridget Bardot, or 60's tv themes (Batman, Munsters, etc)
-Circus sideshow (something sexy but dark)
-Always more Pinup!

Thanks so much for taking the time to check out my page!! Looking forward to working with you!!

Photographers:
Shannon Brooke #2261
The RK Studio #427401
TL Glam Studio #638531
Courtney Canter #528397
James Ryder #1989
JMVfoto #53157
Salus in Arduis #1028870
Miss Missy #690848
Jaymz Eberly of Lowrider Pimps and Photographs of Dreams
Mike Basso #14986
Gilbert Castillo #693727
RD Photography #372617
Painted Pinups


MUA/H:
Jennifer Corona #22355
Christine Kill
Illyne Rios (The Makeup Vixen) #627563
Luna Bella Makeup Art #1044638
Stace Face #45614
MelanieMetalmouth #1035823
Nique #1263087
Blondie Dabella
Crystal Rigby

WEBSITES:
Rebel Pinup Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/THE-REBEL-PIN-UP-PAGE/29334743819 (featured on 'Girl Saturday')
www.pinuplifestyle.com (featured model)
www.pinupsforpups.com (featured model)

PRINT:
Pinups for Pups 2010 Calendar! Miss February
www.pinupsforpups.com

CONTESTS:
1st Place Winner at the Lowrider Pimps Pin Up Contest in Whittier, AUG 2009
2nd Runner up for Miss Drive n Dine Pin Up Contest (A benefit for MS at Frisco's in Long Beach put on by Gypsy 3 Productions), June 2009
Top 10 for Pinup Contest at Bedlam Ball Carshow hosted by Photographs of Dreams, Oct 2009
Top 10 for Pinup Contest at Grand National Roadster Show hosted by Bombshell-n-Ink, January 2010