I am a model, makeup artist and automotive portrait artist.  I am a tomboy nerd with a soft heart and retro edge.  I consider myself a vintage hoarder, if it's vintage and I can use it, I'll usually get it...hence the Retrophilia.  I have a love of all things automotive, a perverse sense of humor and am an unabashed fan of comic books and Star Wars.  I take pride in all of my work and do extensive research when preparing for a modeling or makeup job.
-I am big into classic cars/hot rods, classic B horror movies and the retro/subculture style.  I've got tons of clothes and lots of props!
-I am willing to travel but need time in advance to plan.  PAID shoots/makeup jobs do get priority as gas and car maintenance are expensive.  I will do SELECT trade shoots but only if they will definitely benefit my portfolio or guaranteed publication.
-I choose not to do nude or implied shoots.
-I can do my own hair and makeup but if a photographer prefers to use their MUA that's perfectly fine by me. 
-My hair is dark brown/black with blonde streaks in the front, mostly straight and at my shoulder blades.
-I have a few tattoos:  one on the upper left arm, the inside of my left wrist, back of my neck and across my back...for a total of seven tattoos.

I am also the proud hostess of The Diversity Pinup Project which is a collaborative community photography project aimed to portray women of color in a positive and unique way while educating on the influence that women of color had on art and style throughout history. 
http://www.facebook.com/thediversitypinupproject

My makeup Model Mayhem is:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/ellieretrophiliamua 
You can view additional portfolio photos via my facebook.  Interested in makeup for an event or photo shoot?  Ask me for my rates!  I do SELECT trade shoots as a makeup artist but paid shoots are priority unless there is guaranteed publication or otherwise. 

*If you would like to set up a session, please give me an idea of what dates you have in mind...I am in school full time and am dividing my time between class, shoots and family.  I need a couple weeks' advance notice as my schedule gets booked very quickly.*

If you want to set up a shoot I will need the following information-
Location:
Date/Time:
Style:
Makeup/Hair/Wardrobe provided?
Compensation:
Estimated length of shoot: 
Number of images/use:
Any other pertinent information? 

Thank you for checking my profile out and I look forward to hopefully working with some of you in the future!

Check me out on http://www.PinupPost.com! 

I'm also on Pinup Lifestyle!
http://www.pinuplifestyle.com/profile/EllieRetrophilia

Drive-In Magazine Special Edition Issue #8, April 2012
(Photo by Precious Images)

Project Pinup Magazine, Beauties for the Brave, page 9, 24-25, May 2012
http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/291895
(50% of proceeds benefits Wounded Warriors)
(Photos by Gypsy Boudoir of Erin Colleen Photography)

Pinup Perfection Magazine's 2011 Coffee Table Book, page 89
(Photo by Peninsula Boudoir of Angela Garfield Photography)

Drive-In Magazine Holiday Edition Issue #4 pg 21, Christmas 2011
(Photo by Precious Images)

INKED Mag.com's INKED Girl of the Day for May 2, 2011
(Photo by Peninsula Boudoir/Angie Garfield)

Pinup America Magazine Vol 1 Issue 2 Mar/Apr on page 29, 3rd one in top row
(Photo by Peninsula Boudoir/Angie Garfield)

fIXE Magazine September 9, 2010
http://www.fixemagazine.com/post.php?postid=843

Pinup Lifestyle Homepage Slideshow features:
January 11, 2009 photo by Craig Thomson
April 22 2010 photo by Valerie Demo

Atomic Belle Fashions, Corvette emblem necklace
Dollface Designs, tattoo print chacha skirt

I have worked with so many wonderful people that it could take til the following year to list them all!  I want to thank all of the amazing artists I've worked with and hope to work with again!  If you need references please let me know!

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