Photo by Ivan Joshua Loh with the Fujifilm X-Pro2
So if you haven’t yet heard (because you’re not on my Facebook Page or following my Instagram), my sporting girlfriends and I worked with award-winning photographer, Ivan Joshua Loh from Pigs Can Fly, on a 50s pin-up shoot.
Why did we do this whole crazy shindig? No freaking idea! We just felt like it and because life’s too short to play by a set role and rules. #YOLO
Ivan shot the entire series completely on the newly launched Fujifilm X-Pro2. Yes, you read that right. He shot us with a mirrorless camera and not a high-end full frame camera. Two years ago, Ivan left the world of full frame cameras behind him (and with it his 1DX) and started his journey in mirrorless cameras. His first camera? The Fujifilm X-Pro1.
The X-Pro2 is compact, stylish and performs
I’ll not run into the specifications of Ivan’s gear here, but the X-Pro2 over here packs a punch and boasts significant improvements from its predecessor, the X-Pro1. The possibility of better quality images are heightened by the following features:
- High resolution 24.3 megapixel X-Trans CMOS III Sensor (APS-C)
- Faster and more accurate autofocus
- Improved processing speeds
- An increased number of selectable focusing points from 49 to a whopping 77
For a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-Pro2, do read about Ivan’s experience with the camera here.
The X-Pro2 with its vintage design fitted right in with our 1950s themed pin-up photoshop which really was a hoot.
Cheryl a.k.a The Girl Who Lifts was the iconic Rosie the Riveter, Jac was a sultry sailor girl (made of what Navy boys dream of), Flora was the stay-home sweetheart and I was a trend-seeking bobby soxer.
Photo by Ivan Joshua Loh with the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Being a millennial and trying to get into character was definitely a challenge. While our alter-egos were related to our personalities, pin-up is all about attitude and its an interesting mix of assured confidence, cheekiness and shyness.
Photo by Ivan Joshua Loh with the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Being a millennial and trying to get into character was definitely a challenge. While our alter-egos were related to our personalities, pin-up is all about attitude and its an interesting mix of assured confidence, cheekiness and shyness.
Photo by Ivan Joshua Loh with the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Photo by Ivan Joshua Loh with the Fujifilm X-Pro2
If you’re wondering what a “Bobby soxer” is, the term was first coined in 1940s to describe an adolescent girl or young lady, who were typically big fans of traditional pop music.
Ivan and Greg toiling under the hot sun during the photoshoot
This beautiful series wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Greg from Salon B and Joris Sia who did the make-up for Jac, Flora and me. Along with Ivan, they toiled under the hot morning sun all the way till noon before we wrapped the photoshoot. Of course not before we fooled around, behind-the-scenes.
That expression when your friend shows off a huge tool she’s found
Cheryl’s lookin’ real “hep”
Girls just wanna have fun and I think we really had a ball of time cracking jokes and prancing around in our 1950s get-up.
I’m also pretty pleased that my outfit is probably re-usable since polka dotted circle swing dresses are always cycling back in trend and those gorgeous red high heels would definitely work with all my other outfits.
What do you think? Did we nail it?
Dress: Yandy
Accessories: Yandy
Heels: ClubCouture
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