Everyone wants to be in DD,.... Must plan ahead.
They have a regular monthly issue, no theme. Then a special edition issue, with a theme, every month. The special edition issues are where my column appears. They posted a list of the 2018 special edition issues, so everyone who wants to get featured knows exactly what the themes are for the entire year to come. If you study Delicious Dolls Magazine, visit their website, their IG, Twitter and Facebook page, you'll easily find out that the content is sexy to super sexy. Also, you'll see they love modern-day pinup. When a model comes to me about wanting to shoot for DD, they should keep in mind that there's a deadline for each monthly issue. My column has a guaranteed spot, however I still have a deadline. Keep in mind that DD is the biggest pinup magazine in the world! This means issues get filled up before the actual deadline. This means that they are very selective in what style and quality they publish. Keep in mind that the content they feature is not G - rated. Clothed, but very sexy styles, lingerie, thigh highs, latex, corsets, etc. The biggest issue I have with models who contact me about shooting for DD, is they aren't setting a solid date, way before that issue's deadline. I can't sit and wait to find out last minute, and I can't submit passed my column's deadline. If you are unable to shoot a month minimum before the issue drops, it's impossible to shoot, edit images, organize them, write my article, submit and follow up, by the deadline. The owners make the final decision on if they'll feature a set I've submitted with article, or not. There have been times they've turned down a set. Now, because I do need images and I love featuring dolls I've styled and or photographed, I'd like to submit way before my deadline, that way if they turn that 1st set down, I still have time to style and submit another model. I have 2 other options that don't include using images of my academy models, and I'm happy because I want my column in every special edition issue as planned. I'm blessed to be a professional pinup and vintage model, because as they mentioned in school, it's definitely beneficial to also be a model if you're a stylist or fashion consultant. The 2nd biggest issue I have is, models not researching the magazine 1st, to see clearly they feature very sexy modern-day pinup. Classic or vintage pinup will only work and be accepted if the model is dressed in a sexy outfit, pinup bikini, or lingerie. Showing the legs in thigh highs, showing the bum with lace panties, showing cleavage in a bustier, etc. Gotta be comfortable and confident showing skin. This also means facial expressions and poses that are PINUP NOT MODERN. I can do pinup hairstyles, I have thousands of dollars in pinup and vintage wardrobe to offer, I can take the style images needed, but always suggest hiring a professional photographer if you want to gain publication in DD. What I can't do is hand a model confidence or skill. I guide and give posing and facial expression coaching during all shoots. Some gals still look uncomfortable and or don't listen to my tips. If you have the same one or two facial expressions in a full set of images, I can't use them. Must have a variety of skilled pinup facial expressions and poses. Not modern, not looking uncomfortable or upset, and not the same couple of expressions every shot, every set, every look. If you choose to wear something that is unflattering in my opinion, or it looks too modern, I can't use the images. If you come to me as an amateur pinup wanting to utilize my services and fashion advice as a pinup and vintage consultant, I'll tell you what not to wear and why. However, if you insist on wearing something I feel isn't right for you, or it's way too modern looking, it's YOUR money, YOUR time and shoot, so your choice. Just note facial expressions and poses, wardrobe and quality of the images must be high and on point to get into DD! One other important thing before contacting me about DD. If you have no actual plans to purchase at least one copy once you gain publication, please so not book a shoot specifically to be in DD! One gal booked 3 shoots to be in DD, I helped her gain publication in 3 issues, in my column. This was a span of 2 years times, to this very day she has NEVER once bought a single copy! Uncool to me and the magazine. Another gal was so happy and supposedly valued gaining publication, until her recent sets started getting turned down by several mags in a row. No back bone, and no dedication or commitment towards her goals. No passion for pinup. She mentioned 2 years ago that she wanted to be in DD, after one of her images was in an article in my column. I explained to her it's not easy getting in DD, and I explained in detail what SHE would need to do to increase her chances. Gotta have a solid pinup look! Gotta be confident because it'll show, and have to have skills in pinup facial expressions and poses. All those things, not just hair and high quality images! Long story short, in over 2 years, almost 3 whole years, she never took my advice, also never developed any pinup skills after all that time. I feel she should be extremely grateful to have ever gained publication in any pinup magazine and even more grateful to have had an image in DD once. One thing to also keep in mind is, sometimes it may be months before an issue drops. If you can't keep biz commitments then there's no point in being involved in the pinup industry, pinup magazines, or any modeling in general. I had the perfect set ready and accepted into DD, then weeks before it was going to drop, the gal says she can't be in modeling anymore, her boyfriend said it's not worth it! Totally unprofessional and thoughtless to how much work went into it! Can't plan ahead and set dates way ahead of time? Aren't confident and comfortable dressing and posing sexy? No skills in pinup facial expressions and poses, but can't take direction well? Have modern looking clothes you insist on wearing for a pinup shoot? Have no plans to purchase a single copy? I can't book a shoot to feature you in my column in Delicious Dolls Magazine. In fact, it'll be difficult getting anyone published in any pinup magazines without everything looking pinup, pinup skills, plus confidence. Simply paying to be styled, buying new wardrobe or borrowing, and paying a photographer, unfortunately won't ensure your set will be accepted. Skill plays an essential role and without it, it'll never matter how high quality the photography is, or the high quality styling. The total pinup package must be present from look and style, to skill and high quality photography. I've been very successful creating that perfect pinup package, and my academy dolls have gained publication in DD! My styling and photography have been featured and it's an amazing accomplishment that feels awesome. If you're interested and feel you're ready to create that total, perfect pinup package, please feel free to contact me. Currently located in Las Vegas, The Dianna Prince Pinup Academy. My rates are fabulous, and this is never TFP. Thanks. Pinup Talk host Dianna Prince The Dianna Prince Pinup Academy Pinup Talk by Dianna Prince Delicious Dolls Magazine
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