Photographer Spotlight - November - Claire Seville

Claire Seville is an internationally published photographer, specialising in photography for Bad Girls and as Bizarre Magazine so perfectly put it; 'Whether you're a professional or aspiring alt.model - or you just want to see what it feels like to strut your stuff in front of the camera - Birarre's new favourite photographer, Claire Seville, can help you live out your wildest fantasies'. I have personally had the honour of working with Claire on numerous occasions for companies and our own projects so it was only fitting I pinned her down, tied her up and interrogated her with some questions ... 

Aloha Claire, you awesome beaut of awesomeness. Thanks for taking the time to answer my ramblings. I guess we should start off with an introduction, can you tell these lovelies a little about yourself?

Well I'm suppose I'm what you would call an alternative portrait photographer, I love what I do and couldn't imagine doing anything else!

Your tagline is "Photography for Bad Girls" would you say you're a Good or Bad girl?

Definitely bad, as named by my Mother, I'm the original wild child!

Not only do you shoot international models but you have the knack of bringing out the temptress in your clients too, what's your three top tips you can give these lovelies to bring out their inner Bad Girl?

1. Book a shoot with me! Ha!

2. Let me make you feel totally amazing!

3. Let me take you to the dark side!!!

Your 2014 Calendar "PinUp Monsters" is selling like hot cakes, what made you choose to do the Calendar and will there be a 2015 one?

The pinup monsters were for an exhibition I was part of, as there was 12 monsters it seemed silly not to do a calendar! Who wouldn't want a load of smoking hot spooks on the wall?

And where can we get one? http://www.claireseville.co.uk/#!product/prd1/1002267504/pinup-monster-calendar-2014

You've now had TWO, not one but TWO features in Bizarre Magazine, how did you feel when you first saw your work in there?

I was over the moon, it's my fav alt mag so a real honour to have been featured twice!

What would be your dream shoot, no expense spared?

Now that would be telling lol

How did you first get into Photography?

I first became interested when my daughter was born, she was so beautiful I wanted to capture as much as I could! But shooting alt models and lovely clients is my passion.

Any last words?

Thanks for having me, always a pleasure with you Miss SINderlla Rockafella xxx

You can see Claire's work here:

https://www.facebook.com/ClaireSeville

http://www.claireseville.co.uk

2014 "Apparently a PinUp" Calendar

After being asked for the past year if I was going to be bringing out a 2014 calendar I thought it was only right to do so and with the help of Chrissy Sparks @ Doll House Photography and Claire Seville I now have 12 amazing unseen images bound and waiting to be sent out signed and sealed with a kiss for you lovelies!

The calendar features themed images from Vintage to Latex with some beautiful items from my sponsors Stockings & Romance, Fabulously Fetish, Catalyst Latex and Bernie Dexter.



If you're interested in purchasing a calendar please send a mail to apparentlyapinup@hotmail.co.uk with your postal address, quantity and paypal!

Musical interest.

This evening I'm feeling very musically motivated. As I'm typing my Husband is sitting here playing "Duelling Banjos" after we've just had a sing off to some tunes on YouTube. I'm in no way musically talented but he sure is, you can check out his talents over on the Ten Bob Millionaires Facebook page.

Music is where everything starts for me, if I wasn't into 1950's Rock 'n' Roll, Rockabilly and DooWop I would never have started Pin-Up Modelling and dare say would never have modelled at all.

I feel very proud to be part of a scene that is truly passionate about what they love although I would not label myself as a Rockabilly as DooWop is my first love and music is much more than a fashion statement. I used to be what is known as a purist, even the thought of listening to Psychobilly would have made my toes curl, I can remembering telling my friends Garon and Brett repetitively that "I don't like that, it's shit!" let alone diversifying into Ska, Punk and Surf. In fact, I would never have met my Husband if it wasn't for sneaking out to a Psychobilly gig in Leicester! My Husband loves a wide genre of music and thanks to him he broadened my mind to other genres but still along the same style.

I have been brought up on 1950's music and lifestyle and I couldn't imagine living my life any other way. I don't dress vintage 24/7, far from it, I adore my onesies and slouching in my jersey and leggings and it really isn't practical for myself as I travel far too often and don't want to risk damage to certain items but I do keep the music in my heart and soul always, something that will never change. Music has made me what I am today.

Talking about DooWop have a giggle at this video from last years Rhythm Riot. I was only just saying a few hours prior how embarrassing it is to see girls up on stage, then I got picked up and put on stage with The Cleftones. I'm rather glad I did even if my face did go a brighter shade of red than my lipstick.

SRx

Barefaced.

I have been asked quite a few times what I use on my face when I'm not wearing make-up. I don't pop a lot of products on my face because I have sensitive skin and I'm too lazy. My three top tips for skin care are as follows;

1) Pears Soap

I cannot express my love enough for this, it's great to clean off all your make-up, doesn't clog into your pores and gives you a wonderfully smooth finish to your skin. I lather up, wash everything off (with my hands not with a flannel or wipes) and then rinse with cold water.

2) Tea Tree / Witch Hazel

Once I have thoroughly cleaned my face I then grab a cotton wool pad and either use the Tea Tree Oil (slightly watered down) or Witch Hazel all over my face, neck, back and chest.
  

3) Sudocrem / Cold Cream

Once my face has dried and before I go to sleep I alternate nightly between smothering my face in Sudocrem and Cold Cream. My pillow and Husband's chest don't appreciate but my skin sure does when I wake up first thing in the morning!

It may seem like a bit of a fafth but I've always found the above works better than the old Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise with expensive products as my skin always breaks out rashy afterwards. I'd love to know if it works for you lovelies too!

SRx

Social Networking.

As most of you know the majority of my work is posted on Facebook but I also post more personal photos and behind the scenes snapshots on Twitter and Instagram. In the past I have done some YouTube tutorials on hair and make-up and this is something I would like to do more of alongside some clothing / lingerie reviews! All the above links are clickable so make sure you take a look and follow to keep up to date with some more of my t'internet ramblings.

http://www.facebook.com/SINderellaRockafellaPinUp

SRx

Where it all started ...

After my quick post last night I thought I should deliver something a little more substantial for you lovelies to read but where to start? I guess the beginning is as good as any. For those that have read my interviews you will know that I had my first photoshoot when I was 15, for those of you that don't you do now. 

Whilst I was at a Rockabilly gig at Dingwalls, Camden a gentleman came up to me and asked if I would be interested in having a photoshoot done for a magazine, I excitedly ran to find my Ma and Pa to let them know. My Pa seemed disgruntled but walked with me to where the gentleman was standing just as my Pa looked like he was going to lamp him one straight on the snotbox the gentleman pulled out some business cards and ID. After they had spoken for a short while my Pa told me that they would be coming over to our home and taking some photos and would be in touch shortly. Several other people were approached at the gig to do the same photoshoot along with my boyfriend at the time but due to them living in London and us over in the West Midlands it was to be done separately. 

I never thought much would come from it, my parents didn't expect anyone to turn up but when they did we were extremely surprised to see that the photos were for Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen and to be published in Amelia's Magazine. A MUA did my hair and make-up (I asked if I could have some faux "Bettie Bangs" as I was contemplating cutting some in!) and I got to shoot in the most adorable baby blue two piece from Vivenne Westwood and then a stripped top from McQ. We shot in my Pa's record room and later found out that the other people chosen shot at a Bowling Alley in London.

Vivienne Westwood.

Alexander McQueen.

I didn't do anything else modelling wise until I was then 18 and did a little photoshoot with Nicole at The Hourglass. After that shoot I posted the images online and as they say ... it started from there and now I'm apparently a Pin-Up.

SRx

A little outtake snapshot I got to keep, taken on film. 

Your friendly neighbourhood Pin-Up girl!

Lovelies! I made the plunge and created a blogger account for your reading and viewing pleasure. I shall be posting about my modelling adventures, beauty tips, SINful must haves and lots more so don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out!