Holiday Hunnies

New Year's Boogie

Holiday Hunnies began in January, 2008.  My intent was fairly straight forward; I wanted to shoot & publish a very, very sassy, Holiday themed pinup calendar.  My plan was to shoot 12 models, each representing a different Holiday, and the best of each set would be used in the calendar.

Sadly, as often happens, Life took an unfortunate turn and I was forced to “shelve” the project after only two sessions.  

I’ve had occasion to bring the Holiday Hunnies project down from the shelf a couple of times since – always taking care to blow the dust away from any nearby models – to shoot some additional Holiday themed sass.

Life, however, just keeps intervening, so here I am still a few Holidays shy of a full blown calendar.  Welcome to Holiday Hunnies…

The Promised Heart

Concept/Intentions

Put simply, as it was in the beginning, so it remains…

The concept is simple.  I want to shoot a calendar’s worth of very sexy, Holiday themed pinups.  Each month will feature a model celebrating the Holiday of her choice.  My focus is to produce high quality images that will capture hearts and minds of pinup lovers everywhere…

Please note the images I’ve attached to this post include lingerie, implied & partial nudes.  I term them collectively as “Very Implied,” meaning that there’s a lot of skin on display, but nothing too blatant.  I want fun and flirty, sassy and sexy; Sunday go to meeting finery need not apply…

Peep Rider...

Just for the record, my intentions are strictly honorable - so to speak.   I may be slow, but I’m consistent.  I intend to produce and sell this calendar, if it kills me.  Hopefully that’s simple just hyperbole…

Model Requirements

This project is open to female models only.  Neither men nor children are welcome to participate, but don’t despair.  There will be other projects suitable for y’all…

Hunnie Bunny Muggin'

Models must be of legal age to contract in their own name, and be prepared to provide a copy of her legal, state issued photo ID for my records.

Finally, since publication is the point to the project, all models are required to sign my Model Release allowing publication.

Toasting Punkin Seeds

A Few Holiday Concepts

Here are a few “standard” Holiday notions of mine.  Nothing is cast in stone, so if you have an idea in mind you’d like to try, talk to me…

New Year’s – Lingerie/Bra & Panty, champagne, party favors

Valentine’s Day – Red/Pink lingerie, bed, chocolates

St. Patrick’s Day – Short shorts, open blouse, green hat, green beer, bow tie…

April Fool’s Day – A woman pretending to be a man…

Easter – Topless in shorts/bikini bottom w/apron decorating/hiding Easter Eggs…

Mother’s Day – ‘June Cleaver’ wardrobe malfunction…

Memorial Day – The Merry Widow, Black lingerie, stockings, heels…

Flag Day – Daisy Dukes, bikini top and/or topless, posing w/Flag

Father’s Day – Daddy’s Li’l Girl, short shorts, halter/crop top, Cigar, Martini at ready…

A Christmas Tradition

Independence Day – Mini skirt/open blouse w/fireworks: Rockets, Roman Candles…

Women’s Equality Day (Aug 26) – Topless in jeans, boots hat outside…

Labor Day – Daisy Dukes, carpenter belt, hard hat…

Sweetest Day – Peasant skirt/blouse, bra-less, barefoot, giant lollipop…

Halloween – Sexy nurse, nun, cowgirl, witch, policewoman, w/Punkins, bats, etc…

Thanksgiving – Housewife, apron over bare breasts, short skirt, heels, cooking tools…

Christmas – Christmas sweaters, heels, no pants; Santa Baby…

The "N" Word:  Nudity

Holiday Hunnies is, as I mentioned earlier, what I term a “Very Implied” Nude project.  Participants should be comfortable working nude, though the end results will be geared towards concealing your “charms.”  Full exposure will be denied the camera by conveniently placed props, costuming, model & camera positioning.  We’re aiming to tease here…

A Promising Start

Compensation

I am conducting Holiday Hunnies as a Trade Shoot.  Participants may choose one of two compensation options.

Option 1:  Participants will receive their choice of 10 fully edited Holiday Hunnies  image files (in full size printable and low resolution web display formats) to include in their portfolio and/or use for self promotion;

Option 2:  Participants may instead choose to schedule a second photo shoot of equal duration, the results of which will be theirs to do with as they see fit.  The type of shoot is entirely up to you.  Family portraits, fashion, editorial, swimsuit, art nudes – whatever you want.  I will also include editing of up to 10 image files as part of the deal.

Nicole, The Sexy Witch...

Location

Location will vary from session to session, depending on content & Holiday being celebrated in pictures.  Some Holiday Concepts can be shot in public areas without raising too many eyebrows.  Others will require an indoor location.  If you’re comfortable shooting in your home, I’m happy to work with you there.  If not, there are other options including but not limited to motel rooms, rented studios, a nearby barn, etc.  

Miscellaneous

I style myself as an “Available Light” photographer, though I also use speed lights with an assortment of reflectors & modifiers for fill & key lighting 

My schedule is annoyingly open at present, so I am absolutely able to accommodate your busy schedule. 

Experienced and first time models are equally welcome to participate.  You may be assured I will work with you to capture the best possible images and make the experience as much fun as possible. 

Eye Gore, Chained Male...

Escort Policy

Models are welcome to bring a companion/escort along for moral support, costuming assistance, protection (whatever) as long as I’m told in advance.  Surprise me with an unexpected guest and the session will be cancelled immediately.  I hate surprises…

Please note:  I have zero tolerance for high school drama on my shoots.  I go into each and every session with the full expectation that I am working with adults fully capable of discussing any and all issues that may arise.  Name calling, threats of violence and similar nonsense will result in the session's immediate termination and the deletion of all images taken to that point.  If necessary, I will call the police and press charges to the full extent allowable under the law.

Got a question I didn’t cover here? Want to schedule your session? Let’s talk…