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Epic Pillow Fight – coming soon!

February 20, 2012

Some projects are just plain awesome fun to work on! Regular readers may remember that a few years ago I worked on the DVD cover and poster for the short movie, “James Vs Reality”. Directed by Chris Wilson, who happens to be the significant other of my make-up artist, Hollie!

They are now producing a new short, “Pillow Fight”. Not your usual, playful fight, this is epic in every sense! I was happy and thrilled to be involved again in producing the artwork for them. Here are the first two promo shots:

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Tags: awesome, cheesecake, classic, James vs Reality, Mike Long, photography, pin-up, Portland Pin-Ups, retro, saucy, short movie, vintage
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Pin-Up-A-Looza, coming to a city near you

September 1, 2011

I’m about to embark on my Pin-Up-A-Looza tour with Sandy Puc – heading to a city near you. If you want to learn the secrets behind my pin-up business, then book your spot NOW!!

Head over to:

Sandy Puc Tours

for tickets.

Tags: Mike Long, pin-up training, pinupalooza, Sandy Puc, tools for photographers
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New blog!

July 29, 2011

Ok – it’s official, I’m crap at updating blogs.

The studio has been so busy over the first six months of 2011, that I can’t keep up with posting often enough.

I’ll try harder…and to make matters worse, I’ve created a 2nd blog!!

Portland Pin-Ups deserved it’s own special place, so it has a new home:

www.portlandpinups.com/blog

The Katchlight blog will remain for my family, baby and wedding photography, and the occasional pin-up that’s family friendly!!

Mike.

k

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The benefit of professional make-up for your Portland Pin-Ups shoot

June 17, 2011

Here is Ginger! She came to the studio recently for a fun pin-up shoot. Most of my sessions include the full attention of my resident make-up artist, Hollie, but on some it’s optional. I always encourage girls to take the option..it adds to the full experience and Hollie is a true pro who knows pin-up make-up inside out.

This before and after also shows how much retouching and care goes into creating the final portraits for you. Unlike some photographers who have been dragged into the digital age kicking and screaming, or how picked up a copy of Photoshop via some dark place on the internet, I’ve been a professional retoucher for over 20 years. In my years working for the advertising industry I have retouched images for such clients as Banana Republic, Apple, HP, MINI USA and Converse. That experience has allowed me to perfect my craft and provide you with stunning, one-of-a-kind portraits unlike any other.

Book your shoot today!

Mike.

All images on this site are © Mike Long 2011. Considerable time, effort and skill was spent creating these artworks…please do not steal my work.

k

Tags: Mike Long, Pindora, Portland, Portland pin-up photography, sexy
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Kayla – Portland Pin-Up Photography

May 17, 2011

Meet Kayla!! Her hubby is a racing driver and she wanted a few sexy shots for him to hang in his shop…mission accomplished!

All images on this site are © Mike Long 2011. Considerable time, effort and skill was spent creating these artworks…please do not steal my work.

k

Tags: Mike Long, pin-up, Pindora, Portland pin-up photography, sexy
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Erin – Portland Pin-Up Photography

April 17, 2011

Erin came to me wanting a cute pin-up, so that hubby could take it to a tattoo artist and have her forever engraved on his arm!! Of course!!

I’m waiting to hear that he’s had it done and I’d love him to pop to the studio so that I can create a new awesome portrait of him and his new tattoo.

All images on this site are © Mike Long 2011. Considerable time, effort and skill was spent creating these artworks…please do not steal my work.

k

Tags: Mike Long, pin-up training, Pindora, Portland pin-up photography, sexy
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Horror girl pin-up!!

March 10, 2011

Ah – Nowal…she came to me wanting some horror based pin-ups! With the soundtrack to The Omen blaring, we shot some pretty fun portraits! Here are two of my faves.

All images on this site are © Mike Long 2011. Considerable time, effort and skill was spent creating these artworks…please do not steal my work.

k

Tags: Mike Long, pin-up, Pindora, Portland pin-up photography, sexy
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Marilyn Monroe inspired pin-up

February 10, 2011

Carole came to the studio for a full pin-up session, and one of her looks was based on some classic Marilyn Monroe images. I love these ones – among the favorite I’ve shot recently.

All images on this site are © Mike Long 2011. Considerable time, effort and skill was spent creating these artworks…please do not steal my work.

k

Tags: Marilyn Monore, Mike Long, pin-up, Pindora, Portland pin-up photography
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Sonja – Portland Pin-up photography

January 28, 2011

Sonja – awesome fun!! We created some great pin-ups for Sonja, including a sexy nurse, but these two stuck out for me as personal faves.

All images on this site are © Mike Long 2011. Considerable time, effort and skill was spent creating these artworks…please do not steal my work.

k

Tags: Mike Long, Pindora, Portland pin-up photography
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