Lawrence is home to two photo studios that offer pinup portraits, and photographers say the style’s feminine vintage fashions and playful posing result in both a fun experience and finished products that look sexy without being sleazy. Here are some examples of their work.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Atomic Photography

Megan Birzer is pictured in this pinup portrait from Lawrence's Atomic Photography.

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A pinup portrait by Racheal Major of Atomic Photography.

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A pinup portrait by Racheal Major of Atomic Photography.

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A pinup portrait by Racheal Major of Atomic Photography.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Atomic Photography

A pinup portrait by Racheal Major of Atomic Photography.

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A pinup portrait by Racheal Major of Atomic Photography.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Bombshell Pin-Up Productions

A painting-themed pinup portrait by photographer Emmalee Schaumburg of Bombshell.

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A pinup portrait by photographer Emmalee Schaumburg of Bombshell.

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An aviation-themed pinup portrait by photographer Emmalee Schaumburg of Bombshell.

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A pinup portrait by photographer Emmalee Schaumburg of Bombshell.

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In addition to solo portraits, Lawrence resident Donna McCain had this portrait with her husband, Fairley McCain, taken at Bombshell.

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A before and after pinup shot of Megan Ybarra, with hair, makeup and photography by Racheal Major of Atomic Photography.

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A before and after shot from Bombshell. Finished portraits feature a hand-painted look created by digitally enhancing the photos.

photo by: Nick Krug

Lawrence pinup photographer Racheal Major, owner of Atomic Photography, is pictured in her studio, 313 W. Eighth St., on Monday, Aug. 12, 2013. Major says she loves seeing clients transformed and enjoying themselves during the makeover and photo shoot process.

photo by: Nick Krug

Lawrence pinup photographer Emmalee Schaumburg of Bombshell is pictured in her studio, 613 N. Second St., on Aug. 13, 2013. When asked how she gets her clients to rid themselves of photoshoot jitters, Schaumburg joked, "We serve wine."