I would tell future Grinkie Girls to just relax. This is more pampering and less stress! Also to trust your instincts when it comes to what outfits/accessories you are bringing. If you love it – you probably look good in it
My favorite part is definitely the shooting. It’s so much fun getting my picture taken! Nothing more self-confident boosting then having someone direct you into looking your best!
The three most important things in my life would be my family, my friends and (I feel narcissistic saying it – but myself). With Covid restricting who I can see when, I really became down. I love being social and hosting parties, so when the restrictions hit and I couldn’t see anyone, depression kicked in a bit. As I’m sure it did with a lot of people. I had gained some weight and my self-confidence was shot. I was a little nervous coming in for the shoot, because I know I wasn’t looking my best. But the shoot really helped me feel better about myself. I learned that my self-confidence is an important factor in my lifestyle. When I’m happy with myself, I’m a better person for my friends and family. Grinkie Girls helped me find my self-confidence again.
I really enjoy art and artistic things. Being considered a work of art makes me so happy! I feel like a painting when Christi and Lela pamper me . Every time I do something like this – it just inspires me to do more artistic things and explore creative projects that I’ve been considering doing for a while, but never quite got around to doing.
People don’t know I secretly enjoy being photographed! I had wanted to become a model when I was younger. I had a photoshoot as a teenager – but nothing ever came from it. I had lost hope that I would ever get to do something fun like that again. The Pin-up shoots and Boudoir shoots let me live that dream a little bit.
Originally I was looking for a photographer to photograph my husband and I in our wedding outfits. I did a 50’s style wedding dress but didn’t get any really good shots on the day of the wedding and I really wanted a good one to put up on the wall. I was recommended Grinkie Girls from one of my favorite vintage shops (Via’s Vintage) and called up Christi. I was nervous at first but Christi and Lela made me so comfortable it was like chatting with old friends. Then my friends saw my pictures and decided it would be so fun to do a group pin-up shoot. So we all made plans to come in for that! It was a blast! Everyone looked so gorgeous and nothing lifts up your spirits more than seeing your friends all dolled up and having fun! I would do it every year if I could! This last shoot was more of a boudoir style – and I loved it so much! I’ve always been in love with the Victoria secret wings… they are so beautiful! So when Christi said, “How would you like to shoot with the wings?” I’m sure my inner self was dancing in an excited high-pitch squeal! But it was morning – so the outer me just said, “Sure! Sounds fun!”.
