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"Way to turn an otherwise awkward girl into a pin up model. Thank you so much. The B-movie Monster shoot was loads of fun." - Jisell -
"As a present to myself after finishing my Master's, I decided to start focusing back on my health. Lots of folks who make big strides in getting healthy have before and after photos. More often than not, the "before" photos are really yucky. I'm not focused on losing weight; I'm just focusing on my health. I think that a big part of being healthy - for me - means having a positive self-image, so I wanted to celebrate the body and mind that I have now, donuts and all. Christi Jean Williams at Grinkie Photography, LLC helped me take these amazing photos! I got dolled up by Annie Shurson and dressed up by Dawnfelice Warneke." - Amanda -
"You made me feel like a Pin up model. Beautiful and sexy. Christi and Team Grinkie, you all made it very easy and fun. I thank you from the bottom of my heart." - Nancy -
"Christi and Team Grinkie are FABULOUS!! First time ever pin up posing and Christi was patient, helpful and FUN!! I will be doing this again....and again....AND AGAIN!!" - Mollie -
"I experienced my first pin-up shoot yesterday and there's no turning back! I'm hooked! Everyone was SO fun and extremely good at what they do! Can't wait for the next one! (I've been practicing my winks and air kisses ALL day! " - Lela -
"To go in for a sitting, is an experience of a lifetime that transforms you and takes you to a new era! The entire Grinkie team is amazing! A must is hair and make-up - they touch-up and redo your looks during the entire shoot! Christi puts you at ease and has an eye through the lens that will deliver pictures beyond your expectation. Dawn is a magician! She is quick to grab that one thing that will make it 'pop'! They feel like family!!" - Stephanie -
"Thank you, Christi, for such a fun time. I felt so beautiful and had a hard time getting back to the regular routine today. It's like that video on your site with the woman dusting. I appreciate how sexy and glamorous I felt. I don't feel that way very often - it's hard when I have no breasts, and in society sexiness is so equated with breasts. What an amazing experience! - Autumn
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"It was so much fun! Thank you for a fabulous experience." - Amber -
"Thank you for our photo session on Saturday. It's all I've been able to talk about to my friends since we left your studio. Your work is amazing and I've never felt so beautiful!" - Jennifer -
"Check this out, girls, lots of fun!!!" - Dawn -
"Just completed a great photo session with Christi. I recommend her!" - Becky -
"I had an amazing time playing dress up with Christi. Seriously. Do this." - Anissa -
"Oh I love it!! Christi, you know how to make a girl look gorgeous!!" - Rohanna -
"The photo turned out awesome Christi!!!" - Mara -
"What a fun, fun time!! Christi is a great photog! And she's really fun & gets you in the spirit of the shoot! Gena does fab hair/make-up and even though I thought it might be weird to have pictures of myself (for myself) ... I love it!! don't know which to pick!!!" - Kate -
"I can never get enough of playing with Christi! She does amazing pin-up photography, headshots, and imaginative shoots. Please book a shoot with her, whether you are a professional needing some shots for promotional use, or if you are wanting to be a pin-up for a day!" - Queenie von Curves -
"This is so much fun, and really anyone can do it! Christi is great to work with!" - Anissa -
"I awoke one morning to find myself missing a little something in my life"
Read the Rest of Ginny's Testimonial . . ."I awoke one morning to find myself missing a little something in my life and headed over to Fried Bologna, the best Vintage Shop in my dear Minneapolis. Walking up to the door I see an adorable Pin-Up model on this bright eye catching flyer posted in the window. Become a Pin-Up Grinkie Girl! Ooo la la! I was in. I called the number right away and Christie & I set up a date to become Grinkified!
The studio space is right off Lake St. by Midtown Global Market & The Heart of the Beast Theatre. Walking in the mail doors, the eye is immediately drawn to the vivid alter dedicated to the Virgin Mary adorned with flowers & candles & everything Mary. Heading up the stairs to the atrium I find myself taken back in time. The vintage sewing machine, furniture & Coke machine set the tone for a fun filled afternoon of fur, feathers and photography.
Christi greets with her giant smile and I'm comfortable immediately. We look at some of her great photography work and dig though Pin-Up cards for inspiration. She shows me the dressing room & the amazing closet full dresses, swimsuits, hats, & everything to cover your lovelies.
I am so excited I unpack and get dressed in the cutest little pink gingham swimsuit while Christi sets up the pink background. Pink Pink Pink! We play the One Two Three Shoot game for a while trying out all sorts of different poses. Some sitting, kneeling, standing, & intimate close ups. Costume change! This time it's a little red & white striped dress with a fur shrug & white petticoat. Spin, spin, spin is the name of this game. Lots of fun movement filled shots. And for the third we decide on sultry. Charcoal corset & little frilly yellow panties for the final shots. We sure get intimate here. Lots of close-ups & shots from behind. Too much fun to stop! Love love love it!
We spend time editing all the shots & deciding on the one we like best. From over 150 shots we narrow it down to 15. Tough job that was. I decided to order a couple extra images.
Here I am, now a Glorified Grinkie Girl. I've wanted to do a professional photo shoot especially in Pin-Up form & loved every minute of it. Three words for becoming a Grinkie Girl: Gorgeous, Giddy & Glorious."
- Ginny Marie Herman
Contests
Congratulations to our first group of 2014 calendar winners!
Packages
Looking for a fun birthday or bachelorette party? Bring a drink of your choice and let's make a party of it. Ideal for birthday parties, bridal showers, or just a super night out to celebrate something good or the end of something bad. Who needs an excuse to celebrate? Celebrate in style and then everyone's ready for a night on the town!
B-MOVIE BABES (Group Rates):
Sweet hair-do and makeup, up to three outfit changes for your portrait, a fun-filled group shot, pin-up posing tips, private online viewing of your proofs and a digital image optimized for social media of your choice. Additional images available a la carte. Plan for 3-5 hours depending on the size of your group.
Party of 2-3 is $250/person
Party of 4-8 is $225/person
Party of 9 or more is $200/person
Individual Starlet PackagesOur Starlet Treatment includes professionally styled hair and makeup, multiple outfit changes, costumes and shoes, pin-up posing tips, and three hours of studio fun. |
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| VIVA LA VALUE: You get the full Starlet Treatment with one digital portrait retouched and optimized for social media. $350 |
STARLET STANDARD: The full Starlet Treatment with 8 retouched digital images. $500 |
SHAZAAM COLLECTION: Our top shelf package! You get the full Starlet Treatment with 12 retouched digital images PLUS we put 7 to 12 images of your choice into an accordian brag book. $600 |
MINI-SESSIONS:
Looking for a little taste of the experience? Grinkie Photography offers themed mini-sessions. Previous themes include B-Movie Monsters, Circus/Trapeze, Domestic Goddess, Valentine's Day, Classic Cars, and Halloween.
Mini-sessions include 1/2 hour shoot, costumes, entry into the calender contest, and a portrait. We always have hair & make up available a la carte and extra images are $25/each.
$99 per person for the mini-sessions. These are announced as they come up on Facebook. Like my page to get the updates!
Our Most Popular A la Carte MenuAccordian book: $50 for first one $35 for each one after that Wall DisplaysAcrylic 8 x 12 ($179) Customized FB Header $25
HI RES IMAGES ARE $99 |
Have someone hard to shop for? Gift Certificates available in any amount. Contact me at christi@grinkie.com to set that up. |
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Contact Us
Grinkie Girls is a part of Grinkie Photography, LLC. For information about Wedding and other photography services check out www.grinkie.com.
Grinkie Photography, LLC
2929 4th Ave. South, Ste. 210
Minneapolis 55408
The studio is just off Lake Street on 4th Ave. Once you are inside, go past the Virgin Mary, up the stairs and around the corner.
christi@grinkie.com
612-382-8442
I like contact.
In fact to encourage contact I'm finding excuses to see people again.
Once you've been Grinkied you will be invited to a host of special events like
the February Grinkie Girl party at the studio, or the special mini-sessions that
will be theme oriented 1/2 hour shoots throughout the year. You also will be
entered into the calendar contest (if you choose) and have a chance to be in a
limited edition calendar with other fabulous Grinkie Girls.
Call me and find out how much fun being Grinkied can be. You deserve it.
Videos
Just Be a Grinkie Girl!
Pin-Up Party
Here Be Monsters!
Grinkie Commercial
Grinkie Party - February 2012
Our Team
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Christi Williams, Founder and Lead Photographer for Grinkie Photography, LLC
I discovered Pin up photography and fell in love. The atmosphere when people are coming together and feeling beautiful is addictive and that's what I want in my studio. I feel great when I can help people look their best. Come visit me! -
Dawnfelice Warneke
Dawn is our resident Girl Friday, helping keep the fabulous and talented Christi behind the camera and making beautiful art with beautiful women. She is also the editor of the newly launched MNUPs Magazine, Minnesota's Premier Pinup Magazine. -
Mike Potter
A big Grinkie welcome to our newest team member! Mike climbs aboard as our Associate Director of Media Relations. A journalism major at the University of Minnesota, Mike is fluent in both traditional and social media messaging and will be working hard to promote Grinkie to the world (or at least the Twin Cities). Mike can be followed on Twitter @RealMikePotter. -
Annie Shurson
A graduate of Regency Beauty Institute she has worked both in salons as well as for two award winning onsite bridal companies. Annie loves retro looks as well as classic and avant garde. Her work can be seen in film, tv commercials, runway, bridal, print and fashion as well as on vendor websites and marketing materials.
Uppitydo.com, Annie Shurson @ Wix, On Twitter, and Model Mayhem -
Avis Maria
When not doing hair and makeup for local indie film productions, Avis loves creating wonderful pin-up hairstyles for Grinkie Girls! Currently, she divides her in-salon time between the Hair District in Edina, and the Wow Bar in downtown Minneapolis. -
Mahogany Plautz
Mama, wife, hairstylist! Having been in the industry for the last 15 years, Mahogany enjoys working with the most talented hair and make up artists in the Twin Cities area doing freelance work on fashion shows and photo shoots. Mahogany loves doing retro pin ups styles is because we use classic, time tested techniques to enhance the inner beauty in each lady! When Mahogany is not working behind the chair at Head to Toe Salon, she is traveling to salons and hitting the stage with her Paul Mitchell family sharing her passion for hair. mahoganyplautz@gmail.com 612.9981652 -
Rohanna
Rohanna is a make up artist and model. She can also be found at Aurora Spa. -
Rachel
Hair and makeup. -
Amanda
Amanda is a hair genius. When not doing hair for Grinkie Girls she can be found at JON ENGLISH® HAIRSPA -
Gena Smith
The Grinkie Girls studio has my heart. Helping ladies express themselves in such a flirty, fun & beautiful way reminds me why I love hair & makeup so much. I’ve been at it for 19 successful years, including time as an educator for Privé products & an educator trainer for Kevin Murphy. I’ve assisted Horst Rechelbacher himself at the Aveda Congress Festival, & continue post-graduate training to keep my game at its best. (612)7203770, genasmith1@aol.com -
Soraya
Soraya gives you a hairstyle that defines your personality and lifestyle. As a recent transplant from Kansas City, MO, Soraya has worn many hats in the hair styling world. From owning and operating Pin-Up Stylings, working with Creative Beaute Agency, to contributing to couture photo shoots, and working in salons for six years, she has an extensive knowledge base on different techniques. *Soraya speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi* PUStylings@gmail.com -
Contact Us
Grinkie Girls is a part of Grinkie Photography, LLC. For information about Wedding and other photography services check out www.grinkie.com.
Grinkie Photography, LLC
2929 4th Ave. South, Ste. 210
Minneapolis 55408The studio is just off Lake Street on 4th Ave. Once you are inside, go past the Virgin Mary, up the stairs and around the corner.
christi@grinkie.com
612-382-8442I like contact.
In fact to encourage contact I'm finding excuses to see people again.
Once you've been Grinkied you will be invited to a host of special events like the February Grinkie Girl party at the studio, or the special mini-sessions that will be theme oriented 1/2 hour shoots throughout the year. You also will be entered into the calendar contest (if you choose) and have a chance to be in a limited edition calendar with other fabulous Grinkie Girls.
Call me and find out how much fun being Grinkied can be. You deserve it. -
Supporters - Strong and Vocal!
These fabulous people have been good to us, so we'd like to encourage our fans to reciprocate.Love to our non-digital friends:
- Sister Sludge Coffee Shop, Powderhorn Park, MN