Shameless Photography

I had a great shoot at Shameless Photography this fall.
After searching on Unilocal and across the web for photography studios that specialized in vintage style shoots, it was clear that Shameless was the best choice. They have great customer testimonials and the portfolios of their photographers are readily available online. I was also comforted by the fact that the shoots are done by women and that they help with everything from makeup to wardrobe to props.
After placing a deposit online, Maxine and the staff at Shameless were extremely professional and great to work with over email. Maxine asked me several questions about myself and why I was interested in doing a shoot (it was intended as a gift for my fiancé). From there, we drew out some themes for the shoot. At first I was afraid that anything I thought of would be corny, but she helped me come up with some ideas that were really representative of my personality, and thus I knew my guy would really enjoy them.
Fast-​forward to the shoot! Maxine was extremely welcoming. She had picked out a few outfits for me and invited me to try them on. Everything looked great and fit me very well (I’m in the medium size range). After deciding on a few outfits, she and her assistant worked on my hair and makeup, which also came out great. I felt like a doll!
The shoot was actually pretty fun. I’m always nervous about my face being in some weird position, but I was really happy with how the photos came out. Some of the poses were really challenging (like to the point where I couldn’t do them), but Maxine quickly adapted and suggested something else. I was totally comfortable the whole time, and when I wasn’t, she didn’t press me to stay in those poses. Again, very professional and accommodating. Her instructions were also easy to understand (and take that from someone who often forgets her left from her right).
It was such a great day in the studio! Again, I was really impressed by the props and outfits, shoes, accessories. I wish I could have looked through everything!
Maxine followed up soon after via email with my photos and invited me to pick out which ones I wanted for final finishing and if I wanted to buy additional merchandise. I got the calendar. Next time, I think I’ll just go for the calendar package… because yes, I’d love to try it out again!
Thanks to Shameless for providing such a lovely service and making me feel really beautiful!

Five stars are just not enough to give!!! I first found out about Shameless from my friend Tzena. She had a boudoir photo shoot and posted a selfie from their awesome studio in Williamsburg. I decided in that moment that I was going to book a retro pinup shoot and surprise my husband for our anniversary.
And boy was I happy that I did!!! From the beginning I was treated like a rockstar. I mean from the first email, you felt like they were the lucky ones to shoot with me… Lol. They make you feel like such a superstar!
With each look, I was just amazed. I couldn’t believe that was me in the mirror. And after seeing the final images and I can’t wait to book another photoshoot!
If for just one minute you ever thought about doing this, just do it! You will not be sorry!
AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING!

This review is long over-​due. I had decided to do something different and daring also give as a gift to my Boyfriend. I did my research and came across many companies, but shameless seemed to attract my attention. Their eye for detail and also the diverse women in their collage that was not apparent with the other companies. A woman of color, I was looking for a place that I could trust that would show the essence of true beauty without making me feel uncomfortable, in addition having experience with dealing with different hair and skin tones.
I had a marvelous experience; I chose to do the 12 month calendar for the photoshoot. The staff was wonderful, kind and sensitive to the insecurities that one feels in front of the camera wearing lingerie. They are group of women that are truly knowledgeable and experts. Shameless priority was making the client feeling comfortable. At sometimes the poses may feel wired or unusual rest assured they are experts.
The pictures may take some time to arrive, which is also explained in the contract, it is worth the wait. After receiving the book (before the book is made they ask for your input, in regards to color or editing needed.) By all means the editing does not alter your looks or figure. Shameless photography uses your actual look and enhances the beauty within. I periodically look at the pictures and can’t believe it is me. If you are looking for a photography company that embraces women’s actual look and beauty and making it art. This is the company to use! I regret that I can’t allow the pics to be used by Shameless for their gallery online, because of my profession even though all the pics are tasteful and classy.

I absolutely adored my studio time with Maxine, Caity, and Venetia!
I was in touch with Maxine prior to my vixen shoot to talk about themes and possible outfits so when I got to the studio, there was already a selection of outfits for me to consider. Once I’d picked out what I’d wear (pencil skirt, pink dotted top, and wide belt), Caity and Venetia got started on my hair and make up. And then finally it was camera time!
Working with Maxine was absolutely wonderful. I felt totally comfortable in front of the camera and loved playing with all the props at the studio. I got my photo gallery a few weeks later and was completely impressed with the work Maxine had done.
My Shameless shoot and my time with Maxine, Caity, and Venetia was completely wonderful — it was totally empowering and so much fun! I highly recommend it to anyone who has dreams of playing dress up and doing a pinup shoot. Can’t wait to do another one!

Every woman deserves a day like the one I had at Shameless Photography NY in Brooklyn. Probably the most magical, empowering, and fun experiences I have ever had. From sexy boudoir shoots, to fun retro pin up shoots, this place does everything! You’ll be a queen for the day!
I’ll give a run down of how my experience went! Once you select your date and package on their website, you are promptly emailed regarding your ideas and themes for the shoot (the number of outfits is determined by your package). I decided to go with a sweets theme, a princess theme, and classic pin up bathing suit theme. Before your shoot date, you are in constant contact with the incredibly talented and wonderful Maxine Nienow, your photographer for the day.
When you arrive on your shoot day, you enter this magically retro apartment filled with whimsical dresses, props, lingerie, shoes, and accessories, and it’s an absolute dreamland. You meet your photographer, who was Maxine for me, and the additional women that will be assisting with your shoot for the day. My dream team consisted of Maxine, Caity, and Venetia, who made me feel amazing all day! You spend the beginning of your day trying on outfits that have been picked out for each theme of the shoot, and don’t worry if you can’t choose, because your team for the day is so wonderful in helping you choose what will be best and what looks best! Next is hair and makeup! They transform you into a 1950’s dream for the day! Then you get dressed and it’s shoot time!
Maxine and Caity spent time planning out my poses so the process went so smoothly. Every pose made me feel empowered, flattering, and gorgeous! Once you receive your proofs and choose your photos, you’ll feel it too! I am beyond happy with my experience at Shameless Photography and cannot wait to go back again! If you’re looking for a beyond amazing day to pamper yourself and feel amazing, skip the spa and go to Shameless Photography!
Thank you Maxine, Caity, and Venetia for making my shoot everything and more than I ever hoped it would be! See you again soon!

I don’t know where to begin, but I must say that Shameless Photography NY is absolutely awesome!
I was there to do a sexy boudoir and sassy pin-​up girl photo shoot, and the ladies at the studio made me feel 100% at ease! Upon entering the studio you feel welcomed, and feel like you entered a retro apartment! Maxine showed me the outfits that they had handpicked for me, and off I went to try them on. I LOVED them!
After I picked my outfits, Caitey and Kelly started my glam session. These 2 women are so kind. They truly make you feel beautiful every step of the way.
There are so many details to my time spent at Shameless, but if you have ever wanted to do a pin-​up shoot, SHAMELESS is the place to go! I would recommend this studio in a heat beat, and am already planning to go back with my sisters for an engagement shoot!
Many thanks to Maxine, Caitey and Kelly! You ladies are awesome!!!

If you have ever dreamed of being a pin up or boudoir glamour queen, this is your chance! Shameless Photography is a one of a kind experience from the moment you step into this cute little studio in Brooklyn. They even have a little pink kitchen! :) You are pampered from head to toe and made to feel like a princess!
First they start with picking out fabulous outfits to fit your body and make you feel amazing! You can also bring your own outfits too. They always make sure you feel comfortable and at ease the whole time. Next the makeup and hair team goes to work! This was so much fun to just sit there and chat with the girls while they continue to pamper you based on the desired look that you want to achieve, always asking you what your inspirations are. The hair and makeup gals did an amazing job! I really looked like an old fashioned pin up girl!
Taking the photos was the best part! I was never once uncomfortable or nervous about how the photos would turn out. Maxine, the photographer, is truly an amazing artist who knows so much about pin up and boudoir photography. It was very evident she had done a lot of research beforehand and was very prepared for the shoot. She had taken all of my ideas into consideration and built upon them! I was so impressed.
I couldn’t wait to see my finished retouched photos! They are amazing! The retouching is fabulous and I couldn’t have asked for better photos. This is a very special place that I recommend to anyone looking to build a portfolio or just wanting to have some fun and uncover your hidden beauty! They truly make every girl feel special and important! There hasn’t been one unflaterring photo I’ve seen on the webpage which is a true testament to the talent and dedication this team has! :)

I’ve always wanted to do pinup style photos and I recently decided to go for it. If a boudoir /​pinup photo shoot is something that you’d want to do, please go to Shameless. All the girls made me feel super comfortable. They made me and the set look exactly how I imagined, from hair to toe! Loved the entire experience. Can’t wait to go back!

My husband gave me a Shameless photo shoot for my birthday because I have always been self-​conscious about my appearance — and he said, «I want you to see what I see.» I was definitely nervous about the idea of a boudoir photo shoot, but Maxine Nienow and her team made me feel totally comfortable! In addition, Maxine had done a ton of preparation and research for the Mata Hari theme we had come up with. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and the photos are amazing. I’m eternally grateful to Maxine for helping me see myself in a new and empowering light.

A photo shoot with Shameless should be on every woman’s bucket list! I wanted to do this for a long time so one day I finally just made my deposit, not knowing what exactly I wanted to do or what to expect. I filled out a questionnaire and Maxine Nienow, the photographer, promptly replied with suggestions based on my responses.
I purchased the package for 3 looks. I did a Classic Pinup, Old Hollywood and Boudoir. They have so many outfits and props to choose from — it is so fun! It made the final decision tough.
As soon as I arrived, the girls were ready to help me pick from the outfits chosen for my shoot. It was so smooth and quick — it was so fun trying everything on. The makeover was efficient with PERFECT results and lots of fun girl talk during the process. I started to feel like I was with friends and comfort is very important in a photo shoot.
Everything was down to a science — this team knows exactly what they are doing and they deliver exactly what the client wants in an amazing, fun environment. With the décor in the room and the oldies music playing, you will feel as though you stepped into a time machine and you are really in a past decade, a vintage era.
I love my photos! Maxine got so many good shots — she is so talented! As for all those hard choices I had to make, I now have many reasons to return for another fantastic day of capturing fun moments in my life.

If you want to be a queen for a day — this is your place! This was an amazing day that I will never forget. I am so happy with my pictures and with the entire experience with Maxine Nienow and her team. If you want boudoir photos or pinup photos that are creative, joyful, and sexy… this is the place to go.
I was attracted to Shameless because my friend’s wife had a pinup photo shoot with them where she dressed up like a 1960s Pan Am stewardess. She said it was an incredible experience and her photos came out lovely. I loved the fact that Shameless can make any woman — regardless of color, shape, size, ability status — into a pinup for one day and that they pride themselves on being so inclusive. This is a kind of woman owned and operated business that I want to support 100%.
I had a vision of doing an on location photo shoot at Coney Island where I would be a pinup and/​or a mermaid. When I contacted Shameless, the NYC photographer Maxine Nienow contacted me directly and let me know that was extremely excited about doing the shoot. We decided that I would have a boudoir shoot in the studio and then we would go to Coney Island for the pinup/​mermaid portion. Also, the on-​location fee was a reasonable addition to the package ($ 150).
Maxine worked with me every step of the way to ensure that our vision for the shoot was clear. She asked me for examples of what inspired me, and made sure that we communicated several times before the big day so there were no surprises. They also asked for my measurements so that they could make sure that they have outfits on hand that would fit the day I arrived. They also encourage you to bring your own lingerie and outfits to wear if that is what works for you. I loved that there were so many choices available to me.
The day I arrived at the studio, the Shameless team greeted me with a huge cheer. The light and airy studio is decked out with fun props, and they were playing upbeat Motown tunes to get us in the mood for the shoot. The hair and makeup specialists were so friendly and so skilled at what they did (this service is INCLUDED in the shoot fee). They had all of the vintage outfits that could be possible already picked out and we spent the first hour trying on and picking out clothes. I was made to feel not just comfortable, but a valued participant in the process. How many women can say that about a boudoir photo shoot? It was way beyond what I expected.
For the first half, we spent time in the studio doing the boudoir shoot. In the second half, we traveled in Maxine’s amazing silver bus out to Coney Island where we did the mermaid/​pinup part of the shoot. I have never enjoyed having pictures taken to this extent before.
When I received my un-​retouched proofs, I was amazed at how beautiful they were. The retouched pictures are so professionally done. I’ve attached a few as examples so you can see their work.
Maxine Nienow and her team were amazing. I highly recommend this experience to any woman who wants to feel like a queen for a day. I wish I could do it again!

A few months ago my best friend and I decided to finally plan the pin-​up boudoir photo shoot we had both always dreamed of doing. I am so glad we found Shameless. Everyone was so helpful and sweet right from our first phone call. The ladies worked with us to find a day and time that meshed with both of our busy schedules, and we were even given the option to come in together and do a joint photo shoot, which was great. This gave us the opportunity to make it into a girls day, where we both got to travel in together, see each other’s outfits/​hair and makeup, and basically cheer each other on the whole time.
Our photographer, Maxine, was amazing. Neither of us had ever modeled before, and she was so great at explaining the poses and making sure we were comfortable and looked great. She took the time to learn about each of our personalities before the shoot, and created scenes that were super personalized to each of us. I was so nervous when I first got in front of the camera, but Maxine really made me feel comfortable and soon my nerves had melted away. Plus, my images came out AMAZING! I expected to cringe when I first saw my raw images, but I actually loved them all, even before they were retouched. Maxine has a great eye for what poses will be flattering to different body types, and it shows in her work.
The hair and makeup girls were great too! I was having an allergic reaction at the time of my shoot (of course, right?) which had made the skin around my eyes all red and puffy. I was so nervous about this ruining my pictures, but you would NEVER know by looking at my photos. Extra props to the makeup artist for this!
If a boudoir photo shoot is something you’ve always wanted to do, I say do it now, and do it with Shameless! This is an experience that every girl should have.

Maxine and her team at Shameless were very professional and down to earth! I could tell they love what they do and they do it extremely well. From brainstorming ideas for the shoot, helping you choose the look you want, to making you over and the actual shoot, they were amazing to work with. It was fun trying out another decade! The team at Shameless really listens to you and make awesome suggestions. Maxine is a very talented photographer! I would suggest this experience to any woman! Put yourself in the hands of Shameless and experience playing dress up with great artistic supervision :) Schedule a shoot! Celebrate you !

Simply put, the best gift you can give yourself and your partner.
I recently spent a wonderful Saturday morning with the ladies of Shameless to take photos as an engagement gift for my fabulous fiancé. It was an experience I will remember my whole life – and not only because I have amazing pictures to prove it!
My photographer, Maxine Nienow, spent a good deal of time getting to know me over email before our shoot date so that we would feel comfortable together and she could take the best possible pictures. She asked me about my style and personality, but also about my passions and dreams for the future. By the time I got to the studio, I already felt like I had made a new friend who really understood me.
The morning started with us selecting my special outfit for my shoot. Although Shameless has an extensive collection of fabulous vintage clothing and lingerie, I ended up wearing a piece from my own personal collection. We then set to hair and makeup. Eve and Stephanie turned my usually straight as a pin hair into amazing glamazon Veronica Lake locks. And it turns out that Maxine is not just a wizard behind the camera, but also with a makeup brush! Needless to say, I looked amazing, but most of all, I was impressed that I still looked like myself – just turned up to 11.
My hour in front of the camera was so much fun. Maxine and the gals were amazing at directing me, and I felt a real appreciation for how much work goes into photo shoots. And make no mistake – pin up modeling is hard! But it was a great learning experience and an amazing motivator to work on my posture. Days later, I found myself thinking, «shoulders back, back arched” – no reason why you can’t be a pin-​up every day!
If you’re looking to take boudoir, pin-​up, or glamor photos, look no further. The staff at Shameless will make you look and feel beautiful, not only during the shoot, but ever after. I know I’ll look back on these pictures for decades to come but rather than thinking, «Look how beautiful I was!» I will smile and say, «Look how beautiful I AM.»
Thank you, Maxine and everyone at Shameless!

For years I had been wanting to take pin up photos and Shameless made this the wonderful opportunity I had been looking forward too. I had a great time at the shoot and was really impressed with the hair, makeup, and choice of outfits. Most of all, my husband loved the pictures.

Okay guys so i got my retouches pictures back and… OMG !! they look absolutely amazing! the retouches were subtle but totally brought the pictures to life! i couldn’t have asked for more! I can’t wait to show everyone the amazing pictures. Ill post some up to show you guys the difference!

I had the pleasure of having Sophie from Shameless Photography take my pictures. This was something I’ve wanted to do for a long time and I went to the right place to do it.
Everyone at Shameless made me feel comfortable taking my pictures and personalized my photoshoot to match my personality. My pictures came our better than I excepted.
I’ve never had my makeup come out that amazing and had outfit changes. There is something for every personality and size at Shameless. There was alittle bit of a waiting list for NY but it is completely forth the wait.
I will be going back to get my pictures taken again and will recommend doing there to everyone I know. They know how to capture a classy sexy photo and I am completely obsessed with my photos.

Every woman *needs* pin up photos of herself and Shameless Pin Up Photography makes them beautiful, fun and perfect for every individual.
After seeing the photos of a FB friend pop up on her profile and keeping an eye on the Shameless FB page, I scheduled a femme fatale package for their San Francisco studio and my future was set. The whole process was all about me: what outfits did I want to wear, what background/​props did I want and how would I like my hair? While I wasn’t entirely ready for so many decisions, Carey Lynn & her assistant Christina were helpful, accommodating and created pure magic. My proofs were sent 3 days after the shoot and I couldn’t be happier. I’ll be whipping these photos out for years – because let’s face it, we’re not getting any cuter :). If you have any inclination, do it. You won’t be disappointed.

I did a photo shoot with Sophie of Shameless Photography a few months ago and was not only thrilled with her professionalism and enthusiasm but also with how transformative the images were. I turned into a total starlet glamor girl.
For anyone who wants pinup style photos done, I highly recommend working with Sophie. She really listened to what my aesthetic preferences were as well as what my concerns were and created images that really captured my personality and made me look flawless while still looking like me. Highly recommended!

Since I was about, oh, 13 or so, I have ogled at old pin up and boudoir photos and wanted to be a burlesque performer. The reality of my life isn’t that glamorous. But for a few hours on a tuesday afternoon, it was!
I found Sophie’s website and immediately thought «I MUST DO THIS». I needed some professional photos for my website and things anyway, so it was the perfect excuse. Do you associate pin up with avant-​garde jazz? No, but Sophie created pictures that were appropriate for all occasions but still had a definite pin up flavor.
The shoot itself was amazing. I felt so comfortable, which for me is a huge deal (camera + stranger + low self esteem = disaster). Sophie is really gifted as a photographer and makeup artiste, and to top it off, she’s probably the nicest person ever. If you need some hot pictures and/​or a self esteem overhaul, go see Sophie ASAP!