Vavoom Pinups — Local services in West Chicago Township

I don’t just like Vavoom Studios. I’m obsessed. I’ve returned not once, but twice—a decade apart, as if pulled back by some great cosmic gravitational force powered by eyeliner, light, and pure joy. That’s how good it is.

The first shoot was pure pin-up—a glamourous homage to the sacred art of flirtation. The second, a lush tableau of vintage swimsuits and West Loop swimming pool chic. It wasn’t just nostalgia; it was vintage reinvention.

Heather, the woman behind the lens, isn’t just a photographer. She’s a visual whisperer. A director of the divine feminine. She knows how women want to be seen and how they deserve to be seen. The difference is everything. She once gave me a cue for posing that I still use today like a sacred selfie-mantra. Heather meets you wherever you are—if you want every curve retouched or none of them touched at all, she gets it. She doesn’t impose a vision; she reveals yours.

And the hair and makeup team? Wizards! Architects of transformation. They don’t just do beauty—they engineer radiance. The behind-the-scenes moments with them are as exhilarating as the shoot itself. You don’t just feel pretty. You feel iconic.

So yes, I’ve sung Vavoom’s praises to friends. I’ve gifted shoots to my local bridesmaids. Because this isn’t just photography. It’s experience. It’s empowerment. It’s art.

Vavoom Studios is where self-image becomes self-celebration. And in the hands of Heather, it becomes...

I really loved working with Heather. She is very down to earth and non judgmental. You will feel super comfortable shooting with her. She has some great ideas for pictures and also will listen to anything you like. Even if you are currently not in the best shape or not at your goal weight, no need to wait to book. She will make you look like the best version of yourself both with her directions of how to pose and photoshop. I was honestly surprised at how good she made me look as I was nervous about shooting and considered even rescheduling as I was recovering from an illness and not looking my best! Heather makes herself available to clients during the editing process too and if there are any minor delays, just know its because she wants your pics to look the best possible! I have also worked with plenty of other photographers in the past, but never did they make me look this glam. Your pics will look like they are from a magazine. The makeup artist she works with is sooooo good too! David René did my hair and makeup. He was super nice and made me look...

I wish I would have known about this studio when I was getting married. I would have totally had my bachelorette party here. I love that this place is BYOB. When you arrive you change into one of their silk robes and have your make-up and hair done. They make you feel like a star! They are also super nice and gave some great makeup tips while I was there. You look so good you must make plans for going out afterwards. You will want to show off your makeup and hair!

Then you head downstairs to the studio space where they show you the racks of clothes and rows of shoes!!! I was in heaven! You can try on as many outfits you like until you find the perfect ones.

The photoshoot was so fun and I was able to let my hair down and have some fun! The photos came out amazing and they do a little touch ups if you have a pimple or something you want removed. It just gives your final photos the perfect look. This was a great experience and I really want to do a Mommy and Me shoot in...