Testimonials

“Lacking self confidence and petrified of having my photo taken, I was a bundle of nerves before I shot with Helen for the first time. But with Helen’s support, direction, victory rolls and ruby red pout, I soon discovered I could feel beautiful and confident about myself through pinup photography. 12 months and several photo shoots later, I’m proud to say I was awarded Miss Illustrated Pinup Victoria 2011, and am about to compete in the Miss Pinup Australia grand final – all of which I could not have done without Helen. I can honestly say shooting with Helen has helped teach me to love who I am.”

-Cheech Sanchez, Miss Illustrated Pinup Victoria 2011

“Helen gives fantastic posing direction – including some things I would never have thought of, that look amazing in pics (she even taught me how to make my legs look long, which I thought was impossible!). I really drew inspiration from my shoots with Helen for posing in Miss Pinup Australia, and loved recreating some of my favourite photos on stage.”

-Elsie Van Elke

“In 2010 I took a big plunge and did something completely different, a pin up photoshoot with Helen McLean. I was quite nervous and not sure how I would go or even if I could do it (mother of two, not terribly glamourous) but as soon as I got to Helen’s amazing studio, she and her hair and make-up artist were nothing but perfect. Helen is a wonderfully professional photographer and has a very calming presence. She directed me to pose in the most flattering angles for my body, face and clothes. I loved the whole experience. Thanks to her amazing photographs, I am also competing in the Finals of Miss Pin up Australia in Sydney, March 2012! Thank you so much Helen. Can’t wait for the next shoot!”

-Baby Blavatsky (Rosie Torr)

“Helen is a fun, professional photographer who instantly makes you feel comfortable as a pin-up. You are primped and primed to look like you just stepped out of a Gil Elvgren shoot. You will love it!”

-Cara

“Doing the pin up photo shoot with Helen was super fabulous. We were greeted by a smiling face, champagne and 50’s tunes which got us right in the mood. We love our photos and I will certainly be re-booking in for another in the near future.”

-Sharna

“Receiving a pin-up shoot for my b'day was the best surprise ever, even more surprising was what an amazing experience it turned out to be! Champagne, make-up, clothes… definitely put a red hot cherry on my sunday!!”

-Lizzie

“Helen was brilliant, very professional and passionate. The experience was fun from the moment I walked in the front door; I love the photos and I’m tempted to go back and do it all again!”

-Shayna

“I had an awesome afternoon of being pampered and just generally mucking around! Was heaps of fun, even for gals like me who hate having their photo taken. Do yourself a favour, the end result is great!!”

-Kris

“I walked in a little plain and a little nervous, and left a glamorous and confident pin-up model.”

-Nicole