Welcome to Portland Pin-Ups, where EVERY woman is a Bombshell!

Thank you for visiting Portland Pin-Ups – the most unique portrait photography studio on the West Coast.

Yes, we use AI. We’re not shy about it. For most of our 20+ years, your fantasy world was built from stock photography or wherever Mike happened to have personally traveled and shot. Today, generative technology finally lets him render worlds exactly as he’s always imagined them – no travel budget, no stock library, no limits. But that’s only the starting canvas. Every portrait still goes through hours of meticulous hand-retouching, the same craft Mike once brought to campaigns for Nike and Apple, before it becomes a finished piece. And the woman in the photo? 100% real – real hair and makeup, real posing coaching from over 25 years of experience, real laughter, real nerves melting into real confidence. AI can generate a scene in seconds. It still takes a true artist, and a full day of pampering, to create the woman who belongs in it.

Our creative team has one simple goal: to create stunning, unique portraiture that you and your family will adore for generations.

Whether you commission us to produce a gorgeous Heirloom Album filled with timeless 1950s-style pin-ups, or to capture a heartfelt and unforgettable family portrait, we promise your images will be instantly loved and cherished for a lifetime.

Choosing the right photographer to preserve your memories isn’t easy – especially when it feels like everyone has a camera. Portland Pin-Ups is led by the creative vision of Mike Long, who brings over 20 years of experience as both a photographer and commercial retoucher to every artwork we create.

Please take your time exploring our galleries and the information throughout the site. If we can help in any way – whether you have questions, want to drop by the studio for a coffee and a chat, or are ready to book the most amazing portrait experience of your life – just reach out using the contact tab above.

We can’t wait to create something special for you.

About The Studio

Founded in 2008 by photographer and digital artist Mike Long, Portland Pin-Ups is dedicated to pampering everyday fabulous ladies with a transformative pin-up experience that makes them feel like a million dollars. Our intimate team—Mike, the visionary artist behind the lens; Nicky, our talented hair and makeup stylist; and Erienne, our expert in classic pin-up hair and makeup artistry—creates custom, stunning artworks celebrating women of every age, shape, and size. Whether for adventure, milestone, or pure indulgence, we capture your inner bombshell in timeless portraits you’ll cherish forever.

Our Art

From classic 1950s inspired pin-up artwork, to capturing your romantic wedding day – Portland Pin-Ups is the most unique portrait studio on the west coast.

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