Pinup

What is pin-up photography, anyway? It’s a genre of photography - featuring Glamour or Fashion styled photos typically seen on the wall of a teen’s bedroom or college dorm room. Hence the name pinup, as they are intended to be pined up on the wall. Pin-up photos first came into being in the early 1900s, though the term ‘pin-up’ didn’t come into use until 1941. This kind of photography can be seen earlier, with roots in the 1890s. From modest to sexy there is a wide range of styles and time frames from the 1890’s through the 1950’s. Pinup can be reflective of the specific style including wardrobe, hair, and expression or they can be modern interpretations.