6 Inspiring Pin-Up Models from History

Pin-up photography is one of the most-used inspirations for boudoir photography shoots because it focuses on real women with all of their shapes and curves. A boudoir shoot can turn a woman into an old-school movie star, and the photos are nothing short of glamorous. Still, saying you want to look like those pin-up models means very little if you do not have direct pin-up inspiration. The girls of pin-up are timeless, and viewing their work can lead to success when it comes time to pose for the camera.

6 Pin-Up Models from History

Veronica Lake

Best known for her career as a Hollywood actress, Veronica Lake became a pin-up model for the eyes of soldiers during World War II. She was known for her hair mostly covering one eye in a seductive, pouty look named the peekaboo hairstyle. Later, her career declined possibly due to her cutting her hair or her struggle with alcoholism, but Veronica Lake leaves a legacy of sexy in her history.

Betty Grable

Ms. Grable was also known for her time on the Hollywood screen, but she was also well-known for her pin-ups. She was also a World War II sex symbol, and she was one of the highest-paid women during her time.

Rita Hayworth

The “Love Goddess” of the 1940s, Rita Hayworth is well known as a pin-up and a movie star. Her glamorous face and seductive poses were modest but stimulating.

Bettie Page

Quirky, sexy, and fun, Bettie Page is the epitome of pin-up. The 1950s named her the Queen of Pin-ups, and her photos show the personality that can be displayed through boudoir photography.

Joan Crawford

Before being demonized as ‘Mommy Dearest,’ Joan Crawford was a sultry sexy goddess in the pin-ups of the 1930s. She just has that look about her…like she has a secret.

Marilyn Monroe

Last, but definitely not least, Marilyn Monroe. The woman who encapsulates everything that pin-up stands for, from a skirt blowing up over a vent to countless boudoir poses. Monroe is femininity, and she is woman. Looking at her photos can inspire endless photo shoots.

Don’t be afraid to make your boudoir photo shoot your own, but when you look at famous pin-ups throughout time, it is easy to get inspiration. They made their shots their own, but the shots all share the same thing. They celebrate women and their real beauty.

Are you ready to take some inspo from these pin-up models? Book your free phone consultation today and let us know about your dream boudoir session.