Feature: Tattoo Magazine

Huge CONGRATS to Tattoo Artist/Pin Up Players model Azarja Van Der Veen. Not only did she take the cover of the October Issue of Tattoo Magazine, but they have also done a 4 page spread on our fav blond bombshell.

The OCTOBER 2010 Issue is on newsstands now! You can preview the latest issue HERE.

RECAP: Hells Kitchen Lounge

BIG THANKS to everyone who made it out for the opening and signing for Pin Up Players at Hell's Kitchen Lounge last month. We all had a blast and the HKL staff is amazing and super friendly. If you haven't made it in yet, stop by Hell's Kitchen and check out The Art of Pin Up Players. All artwork will be on display til the end of August!

L to R: (Hearts Model) Crystal Lynn, (Artist/Photographer) Adam Ramirez and (Clubs Model) Zar on the night of the opening.

L to R: (Hearts Model) Crystal Lynn, (Artist/Photographer) Adam Ramirez, (Spades Model) Miss Mary Leigh and (Clubs Model) Zar on the night of the Meet & Greet.

Cheers and a big shout out to the rest of the Pin Up Players/Originals team; Miss Bea Rock and Kat Gun! Another BIG THANKS to everyone who supported this project from the beginning and to everyone who helped in any way. We couldn't have done it without you!

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Pin Up Players @ Hells Kitchen Lounge

Optimism Photography & Hell's Kitchen Lounge presents:
The Art of Pin Up Players
Opening Reception:
Thursday July 22nd 2010 10pm
Hell's Kitchen Lounge
150 Lafayette Street
Newark, NJ 07105
http://www.hellskitchenlounge.com/
http://www.pinupplayers.com/
Adults Only • 21+
Woohoo! Pin Up Players will be on display at Hell's Kitchen Lounge through August. The opening reception will host limited edition prints and decks of cards for sale as well as limited framed works available only at Hell's Kitchen! The opening is on Thursday July 22nd and will be hosted by Menace and feature performances by Brickcity Burlesque.




Optimism Photography & Hell's Kitchen Lounge presents:
The Models of Pin Up Players
ONE NIGHT ONLY:
Saturday July 24th 2010 10pm
Hell's Kitchen Lounge
150 Lafayette Street
Newark, NJ 07105
http://www.hellskitchenlounge.com/
http://www.pinupplayers.com/
Adults Only • 21+
Oh, but it doesn't end there! Saturday July 24th 2010 we will be doing a Meet & Greet style signing of Limited Edition Prints! Certain models and myself will be on hand to sign things, take photos and basically just hang and have a good time.If you can't make the Opening Reception or the Meet & Greet be sure to stop by Hells Kitchen Lounge at some point before the end of August to see these works in person!


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Pin Up Originals: On Sale NOW!

In this latest series of limited edition prints, Pin Up Originals, photographer Adam Ramirez utilizes the initial photographs used to create Pin Up Players.

This modern throwback to vintage photography is printed on the finest archival paper assuring preservation through those golden years. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity & Bio card for each corresponding model.

"Pin Up Originals"
Size: 8" x 12"
Signed and Numbered Edition of 20.
Comes with Signed and Numbered COA.
Includes Limited Edition Bio Card
$20 + shipping

Decks can now be purchased at our online STORE.

Ships in 2-4 Weeks.

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Pin Up Players @ The Loop Lounge

Optimism Photography & The Loop Lounge presents:
Pin Up Players Playing Cards Release Party!
One Night Only!
Friday April 2nd
The Loop Lounge
373 Broadway
Passaic, NJ 07055
http://www.thelooplounge.com/
http://www.optphoto.com/
Adults Only • 21+
Ok, Guys and Gals! Mark your calanders, take off of work and call all your peeps. This is The One! After almost 2 years of preparation Pin Up Players is ready for release to the general public.

Featuring:
• New Works on Display featuring Models:
- zaR! ♣
- Miss Bea Rock ♦
- Crystal Lynn ♥
- Miss Mary Leigh ♠
• Limited Edition 1st Run Decks (only 30 so get ther early!)
• Limited Edtion Card Design Prints
• Pin Up Originals Limited Edtions Signed Prints
• Mystery Joker will be revelead!
• and much more!


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"Pin Up Originals" by Adam Ramirez

We will be releasing a new set of Limited Edition Prints to accompany the Pin Up Players Playing Cards. Pin Up Originals is based on the initial photographs used to create the illustrations for Pin Up Players. Only 20 of each print will be made available during the release party for the project.

Pin Up Originals Limited Edition Prints
by Adam Ramirez

4 Limited Editon Prints
Size: 8" x 12"
Printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper
Limited Edition of 20 each
Hand signed and numbered by Adam Ramirez & Models

View more images: http://www.optphoto.com/
Model: Miss Bea Rock



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"Pin Up Players" by Adam Ramirez

The next collection in the works for 2009 is a series of Pin Up images. Using an assortment of digital and traditional media, 54 new images will be made available on Playing Card decks and through a small run of limited edition prints:

"Pin Up Players" Playing Cards
By Adam Ramirez

54 Full Color Playing Cards
Hand signed and numbered by Adam Ramirez and models.
More info Coming Soon.




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