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Heidi Van Horne
Photo by Mehosh Dzadzio
hair and makeup by Red Dodge

January 2009

     Modern Day Femme Fatale Heidi Van Horne is here to take your questions on pin-up modeling. Got something to Ask Heidi? E-mail us! And don't forget to read Heidi's print column in Bachelor Pad Magazine



Dear Heidi,
     Do you have an approach to recreating iconic pin ups or doing shoots as people from the past?

Repeat Rita
 

Dear Rita,
     I have done a few tribute style shoots- one was an Irving KlawBettie (Page) and Tempest (Storm)’ tribute with Sabina Kelley and I, shot by Danielle Bedics. We came up with a concept and together we discussed what elements we wanted to incorporate. I think it’s important to decide if you are trying to do a recreation or a tribute. A recreation is when you want to get it as close to the original as possible, like the work the Mehosh Dzadzio often does. His images are sometimes so strikingly close you have to do a double take! On the other hand, the Teaserama tribute we did was more of a reference to the real thing than the details being exactly the same. Communicate with your photographer about which you want to aim for, and then try to pick up on the small details that set that image or photo shoot apart to you and incorporate those elements into your shoot. It never hurts to play some music from the era that you like while you shoot to put you in the mood, either!  
     Some great recreation pin ups and mention-worthy redos: Jami Deadly as Marilyn Monroe (especially the ones with 666 Photography!)  Mehosh Dzadzio’s Pin-Up series. Shannon Brooke’s Elvgren-style shots. The Vanity Fair monthly pin up feature with celebrity pin ups like Hayden Pantierre. Britney Spears as Angie Dickinson in the famous sweater shot. Lindsay Lohan’s Marilyn series. Bernie Dexter’s oh-so-adorable Bettie inspired Pin-Up Video Shorts.  
 

Dear Heidi,
     Do you have any tricks for looking good when you go from one shoot to another or are at an event all day?

Stayin’ Sweet Lookin’
 

Dear Sweet Lookin’,
     The best advice I can give is to drink lots of water. If you stay hydrated, you’ll look better and feel better, and you’ll have better chances of keeping your energy up throughout the day or night.  Bring some lipstick and powder for a touch up, and make sure to give yourself a break when you need it! Also--the better shape you stay in on your off days, the better you will be on track on days you are busy. Take care of yourself and those long days will be a little easier to handle. Good luck, busy lady!

xoxox
Love,
Heidi Van Horne
www.HeidiVanHorne.com 
 
 

Bonus Heidi Photo! 
Heidi Van Horne
Photo by Mehosh Dzadzio
hair and makeup by Red Dodge


A little about Heidi: "I starting acting in Texas at age 13, I have worked and trained as an actress in film, TV & commercials for most of my life, as well as working behind the lens on various projects. I have been shooting my own retro pinups since late 2003, when I started doing self-shot photos (just like Bunny Yeager did!) with a self timer and a tripod in my home. Since then, I've been on the cover of 3 books ("Hot Rod Pin Ups" by David Perry and MBI Publishing, "How to Be a Dominant Diva" by Avalon Press, and the new "Modern Vixens: World of Winytiki" by Octavio Arizala and Goliath Press) as well as being featured in many pin-up calendars, magazine covers and countless layouts, features and interviews in counter-culture publications, as well as a few mainstream mags. I've gotten to work with tons of amazing companies and photographers, including original pinup, pinup photographer & living legend, Bunny Yeager--shooting on the same beach where she and Bettie Page made Pin Up history! Living in LA pursuing my acting, I've kept myself busy on the side shooting the genre I love the most- and I'm thrilled to see how the niche has grown and grown worldwide!" 

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