When you were younger, did you ever have a sleepover at friend's house and get a makeover from her cool older sister that made you feel grown-up and glamorous? That's essentially what an Atomic Cheesecake shoot is like. Stacey's outgoing personalty made me immediately feel at ease like she was an old friend, and her hair, makeup and posing direction gave me a huge confidence boost. I drove up from Virginia and it was was totally worth it! read more

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I've had three photoshoots over the years with Stacey Barich at Atomic Cheesecake Studios. I absolutely love all of my photos she's taken and edited. One of the photoshoots was even my bachelorette party. It's a fun event, and you end up with gorgeous photos of yourself. I highly recommend Atomic Cheesecake Studios. read more

Stacey is an amazing artist & photographer who makes everyone feel and look amazing! She provides hair/makeup/outfits & accessories (& who doesn't like playing dress up) Can't say enough good things about- if you're on the fence about a photoshoot do it! (Also follow her on FB thats where she announces her special theme set shoots- you wont regret & may see yourself in a new light) read more

Atomic Cheesecake Studio is my all time favorite one stop shop for creative and cutesy pin-up glam! I always try to do regular photo shoots with Stacey because she not only is a treat to be around, but she totally transforms me into an ultimate pinup beauty queen. Thank you Stacey for always being so personable, fun, and bringing out the pin-up girl in me! read more

Wow. So this is going to be a hard review to write, but only because I don't think a review of "OMGFANTASTICFABULOUSAMAZINGCOOLAWESOMELOVE" would be helpful or explain why Atomic Cheesecake is so fantastic. If I start to go off on a tangent about why I am desperately in love with Stacy (the photographer and owner of ACS), forgive me, but this is seriously the most amazing thing ever. Honest and truly. Remember those cheesy "Glamour Shots" studios that speckled the malls in the late 80's? This is NOT one of those places. Atomic Cheesecake Studios specializes in glorious, high-quality, fun and sexy pin-up (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pin-up) photography. The studio is fully equipped with outfits (from formal retro gowns down to lingerie) and with professionally done make-up and hair as well. But none of this explains why Atomic Cheesecake is SO FRICKIN' AWESOME! When my best friend (she finds *all* the cool things), first told me about ACS, I was like "oh yeah, sounds cool" but not really paying attention. But then she did a photo-shoot and came back with the most amazing sexy cute photos ever! Admittedly, my best friend is voluptuous and sexy to start with, but ACS was able to transform my gutsy, buxom, hipster best friend...into a classy, sexy goddess on par with Rita Hayworth...and dare I say it? Bettie Page. I immediately booked myself for the next available shoot. If ACS can turn my loud, brash, fat butt into anything resembling what she did for my best friend...well, I would believe it when I see it. I arrive at the studio (which is in Stacy's basement - but it's beautiful decorated and so warm and cosy!), and was a little nervous. Although I'm a total ham for the camera, I've never posed for a professional before. I didn't need to worry. In a flash, Stacy had me looking through outfits and giving her two cents on what would look good on me, and what would accentuate my figure (what? I have a figure?!?). Then she whisked me off to get my hair and make-up done. All through this, she cracked jokes and get me to open up...and before you knew it, I was telling her the most horrific and perverse (yet funny) stories in my vast repertoire. Before I knew it, she had me in front of the lights and the camera - and I finally knew what it felt like to be a super-model (minus the drugs and anorexia). Stacy kindly directed me, ("tilt your head", "lean forward, just a smidge", "show me those gams!") and half way through the photo-shoot, my inner ham came out in full force, and I got to luxuriate in feeling glamourous, beautiful and amazing all at once. However, this is where ACS is truly amazing. After the shoot, I'm feeling fantastic and wonderful. I get home and rave to my husband about why I had the best day ever. Great, wonderful - the end of right? Two days later, my pictures are available online (where all my "problem areas" have been photoshopped into sleek gloriousness)...and suddenly, this photo-shoot has just become a gift for my husband as well! Heh. Since that first visit, I've been back numerous times, and each time has been a total gas. The best part? One day, when I'm 98 years old, wrinkly, shriveled up, with a face like a walnut, I am going to pull all of these pictures out to show my grandkids how their grandmother was once a beautiful, classy, sexy, glamourous pin-up goddess. read more

I've had this place bookmarked for over 5 years now and kept saying to myself that I was going to bite the bullet and do a shoot one day with Stacey. One Saturday, she posted that she had last minute cancellations for a group shoot the next day - I had a crappy week and needed to do something special for myself and thought now was my chance! The shoot was one of the most awesome things that I have ever done! The group shoot was themed but if you do an individual session, you can pretty much do whatever you want in terms of wardrobe and backdrop. Stacey has an amazing wardrobe to choose from (and variety of sizes) and will help you pick what will look best on you. That day, hair and makeup was done by the oh-so-amazingly-talented Josephine Love with photos taken by the also oh-so-amazingly-talented Stacey! Seriously, by the end of the day, you will want Stacey and Josephine to be your BFF's! My pics turned out utterly amazing (I know I've used that word a lot, but believe me...she is AMAZING!) and my hubby loved the hair and makeup when I got back home. Stacey will give you your photos in electronic form before you leave the studio and then you just let her know which ones you would like to be edited and glamorized (although they are already pretty glamorous!). You then get them back in a couple of weeks and can print them out and flaunt to your friends to make them jealous and want to book a session with Stacey ASAP! Do yourself a huge "I love myself" favor and book a shoot with Stacey NOW!!! Funny end note: I needed to fill up my car with gas on the way home from the shoot and boy did I get some interesting looks when I jumped out the car in full pinup hairstyle and makeup wearing a sweatshirt and yoga pants. read more

I can't say enough good things about Stacey's work. First of all, she WORKS her butt off to make you look hot. I've known her for 4 years now and she is constantly upgrading her tools, and expanding her already enormous collection of vintage clothing, lingerie, props, and most importantly her skill set. She comes gifted with a phenomenal eye for composition, but that hasn't stopped her from developing herself as a consummate photographer, MUAH artist, and photo-shopper extraordinaire. The most important thing I can stress is that when you schedule a shoot with her you'll have a blast, and the pictures will look like you. You'll be sexy and classy, dressed beautifully, and still recognizable. She uses photoshop to enhance what you've already got (and seriously, who hasn't had a zit that could stand to be deleted from time to time?) When you sign up for your shoot do yourself a favor and LISTEN TO STACY'S INSTRUCTIONS. She's smart, and she knows what you need to do/bring to have your best shoot. She's going to bring her best to the shoot, the only variable is you. Come well rested, with everything she asks, and have your sense of humor in tow. You'll have fun, she'll make you laugh and feel beautiful. I just signed up for my 5th or 6th shoot with her, and I couldn't be more excited. I've sent my sister here as well as countless friends - they've all come back raving! You will too. read more

I went for the first time for my birthday back in March, and it was one helluva way to celebrate my birthday! Stacey does an amazing job at making you feel at ease all while looking like the sexy vixen you were born to be. Prices are on point with what you get. I can't wait for my next shoot! read more

Yesterday, I actually took a day off to visit with Stacey Barich, (aka: Action Girl) of Atomic Cheesecake Studios. It was quite possibly the MOST fun I've ever had while partially clothed. Stacey is an incredibly talented Baltimore photographer who specializes in the art of Classic American Pinup Photography...you know, the stuff that made guys like Vargas and Elvgren famous. Heels, garters, real stockings, girdles, pinrolls, crinolines, leopard prints, peek-a-boo faces, and pure glam-o-rama topped with a generous dose of Aqua-Net, that's what her art is about. And she does it from the ground up. We showed up freshly scrubbed and let Stacey do her magic. All three of us were maxe up into sultry glamour queens from days gone with such expertise that Bette Davis would have been happy to share a PallMal and a gimlet with us. This isn't "Glamor shots" mall photography, it's the real 1940's and 50's deal. Authentic makeup and hair. Expertly applied makeup. She actually got my shaggy mop into a proper sausage roll, and then onto a Glamazon extension. After hair and makeup, came clothing...or lack of it. Stacey offers a huge selection of real, vintage dresses, props, accessories and the complicated undergarments of days gone by. We were actually stunned with the choices offered...and it took awhile to make up our minds. There was just so much to choose from and it was so much fun. We all reverted to girls playing dressup, while Stacey patiently helped us with mix, match, choose and primp, all the while keeping us in stitches. If this sounds like an ad for Atomic Cheesecake, then good. Seriously, I was SO IMPRESSED with the process and we had so much fun, the photos themselves almost feel secondary in importance. But her photos are to DIE for as well. And there as historically accurate as you can hope for. Real, honest to goodness pinup goodness! The pics themselves will take about a month before they arrive, but if you look at her portfolio online or on her myspace (www.myspace.com/atomiccheesecakestudios), you'll see they are well worth the wait. Stacey of Atomic Cheesecake is a master with a makeup brush, a rat-tail comb, AND the camera. From prep, to pose, to photo, to final product, her pin-up photography is impossible to match in fun and visual impact. She's a modern master of the Pin-Up. I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

Stacey does phenomenal work. I had so much fun getting photos here, I would highly recommend this to anyone. Worth every penny.

Stacy is awesome and a total pro at what she does. I've gotten my own pics done, recommend the experience to everyone i know, and have bought gift certificates for photoshoots. In fact, I just accompanied my sister on her shoot yesterday (bought her a 2-look package gift cert a while back) and we had a BLAST. It's such a fun, unique and pampering experience. I'm already thinking about booking another shoot! read more

Wow! What can I say that these other ladies haven't said already? I met Stacey through friends before She did my photos, so I knew she not only talked the talk, but she walked the walk. I was lucky enough to win a pinup contest with the prize being a photo shoot with ACS. Let me just say it's the best thing I've ever won. The hardest thing about the whole day was figuring out what I wanted to wear. Stacey has such a wonderful selection of vintage clothes, and shoes it's hard to pick. But with her help, we came up with a few selections, and then the magic really started. Stacey did a fabulous job on my makeup, and Chariti worked on my hair. And like someone eles said she has wigs too. I used a few in my shoot. Overall ladies, if you want to have a great day with lots of fun and laughs, and end up with the most amazing photos of your life, then do yourself a favor and book an appointment with Atomic Cheesecake Studios. read more

Last spring, I was feeling a little down and booked a shoot with Stacey as a confidence booster. I absolutely hate having my photo taken, but after reading reviews, I decided to just go for it. Since May, I have had three shoots with Stacey. Why? She is super laid back and hilarious, and made me feel completely comfortable the moment I met her. I was so nervous at my first shoot that my awkwardness/shyness would show in photos and they wouldn't turn out, but every picture looked AMAZING. Stacey makes you feel completely beautiful as she perfectly does your hair and makeup and helps you choose a flattering outfit. She is wonderful at directing your poses and facial expressions so that all of your photos turn out great. Her prices are very fair and she can recreate any classic pin up poses, or make your unique idea come to life. If you're on the fence, go for it. You won't regret it, and I guarantee you'll want to come back! read more

Stacey was so wonderful to work with. She made me feel extremely comfortable during my shoot. In my mind I had thought of doing a more conservative shoot because I'm a new mom, but she turned me into a vixen and made me feel so at ease. I had such a blast doing the shoot. I left the studio feeling amazing and loved how my pictures turned out. Stacey is just a wonderful human being and Atomic Cheesecake Studios definitely deserves credit as the Best of Baltimore. read more

My sister-in-law was the one who first brought Atomic Cheesecake to my attention. She had done a calendar shoot and the photos looked amazing! After two years of hmmmming and hawwwing I finally decided to do it, and I'm so glad that I did! It was an amazing experience. Hair, make-up, and outfit were all included! I felt like Betty Paige or Marilyn Monroe! Stacey, the owner, is a one woman show doing it all as well as editing all the photos. I would love to do this again and go with a friend! read more

Do This!! I did my first shoot with Stacey as a gift for my husband on our wedding anniversary. I am typically somewhat shy and reserved in front of a camera, but Stacey makes you 100% confident and comfortable. She's honest about what looks good, in a kind way, and helps you with costume selection and posing. The shoot itself was tons of fun and makes you feel like a movie star! I was incredibly happy with the initial (non-touched up) photos Stacey provided me with after my shoot, and it was very difficult to only select a few for finishing. However, when I saw the final photos from Stacey I was blown away! I've never felt more beautiful in my life, and its fantastic that it was so much fun getting there. My husband deemed the photos "best gift ever", so I considered that a success. :) I've signed up for a second shoot with Stacey and can't wait! read more

If you are looking for one of the most fun, amazing, freeing experiences of your life, then do yourself a favor and book yourself a shoot with Atomic Cheesecake Studios. Stacey, the owner and photographer, is professional and a master of her craft. She LIVES the rockabilly/pin-up era, so creating gorgeous photos comes naturally to her. I have had several photo shoots with Stacey, and I have never regretted a single one of them -- each shoot makes me want to come back for more! Stacey knows the tools of the trade and is constantly upgrading her equipment. She is constantly investing in era-appropriate clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture, etc. Ladies, no matter what size you are, Stacey will have something for you. I'm a plus-sized gal myself, and Stacey has always had a vast array of pieces for me to work with. She will do your makeup in a way that both makes you feel glamorous and works just right for being in front of the camera. If you have something you're a little self-conscious about, let her know -- she will either work to fix it with makeup, or she can work wonders with retouching after the fact. Sometimes Stacey will style your hair, sometimes her friend/assistant Cheriti will be there to help with that. Both gals are amazingly talented in that area. Also, if you've got short hair (like I do) and want to play with longer, more traditionally pin-up hair, let them know -- Stacey has a variety of wigs you can try out too! Do you have a particular theme you'd like to try out? Let her know! She loves original ideas. For my shoot, she had her husband pull furniture from their own living room to drag down to her basement studio to use in my photos! This gal TRULY LOVES what she does for a living, and it really shows in her photos and in the way she treats her clients. Her prices are the best out there. Her communication is impeccable. She can sense when first-timers are a little shy or uncomfortable and puts you right at ease. You'll have the time of your life, and you'll feel super-sexy. Do yourself a treat and make an appointment with Stacey. Trust, me, you won't regret it! read more

I am a frequent client of Stacey's and have been meaning to write this review for sometime. Stacey is a complete joy to work with and offers amazingly reasonable prices (seriously can't believe we get hair, makeup, wardrobe, shooting, editing AND an instant self-esteem boost for those prices!) And the finished product - wow. I'll repeat what I told Stacey because it's the only way I know how to describe it: "You know how you feel about yourself when you look in the mirror on your best days...but then see photos of yourself and the photos look nothing like the image you have of yourself in your head and you just feel like crap? I have always felt that way about photos of myself. Even on the rare occasions that I feel pretty,I'll see photos of myself and then feel awful. Those photos you took of me were the only time that Photo Me matched the image I have of myself on my best, most confident days, if that makes any sense at all. It was the real me, but the best version of me." Stacey will help you find the best version of you and you'll walk away from that shoot feeling like a million dollars. I will keep doing shoots with her as long as Atomic Cheesecake is around, even if I am old and saggy! read more

ACS is a gem that should be considered a must do for any ladies in the Baltimore area. I did my first shoot with Stacey a few years ago, as a gift for my then boyfriend. I followed her instructions and showed up, somewhat nervous and apologetic over my ridiculously thick hair that always makes hair stylists cringe. Not only did she not cringe, but she found me an adorable outfit in less than five minutes, and had my hair and makeup done shortly after. I couldn't believe what this woman did with my hair. It looked AMAZING. My shoot was loads of fun, and I left feeling like the prettiest girl there ever was. My photos were posted a few days later, and I was in awe. The boyfriend loved the gift, and even though the relationship didn't last, I still have the photos and use them as sample photos for what I look like in 1950s hair and makeup. I did a summer group beach shoot with her a few years later, and it was just as much fun as the first time. It was a group of five or six girls, and she still made sure everyone of us looked gorgeous. I wore an adorable swimsuit with cherries all over it, and she even created a hairpiece to match out of cherry tomatoes in the crudite platter. Now that's dedication! I highly recommend this for any girl who loves feeling pretty. Make sure you follow all the instructions on her website to the letter, and you'll guarantee an adorable photo shoot with pictures you'll want to show off. read more

Highly, highly recommend this wonderfully fun business. I bought the 'three styles' package from Stacey and could not be happier with the results and had so much fun in the process. Stacey is great to work with, she worked miracles on my hair and makeup to give me an authentic vintage look and her collection of vintage and retro attire is extensive and gorgeous. It was a blast to go through her items with her and pick out outfits for the three different looks. The finished photos were beautiful and delivered quickly. She was very responsive on email throughout the entire process. I'd recommend her to all my friends, and I will definitely be back for future photo sessions myself! read more

You have not lived until you have experienced the awesomeness of Atomic Cheesecake Studios. To say Stacey is amazingly talented, funny and inspired would be the understatement of the century. I've done 2 calendar shoots with her and have never felt so comfortable and glamorous in my life. The pictures are amazing and I was sad to go when it was done. That's why I plan to keep on going back. Do yourself a favor. Book a shoot immediately. Like right now. Tell all your friends and the family members you like to do the same. You won't regret it, I super promise :) read more

I had so much fun at my shoot! I have a chronic illness and spent most of last year feeling sick and unattractive. The day of my shoot Stacey made me feel beautiful and girly again. I NEVER like pictures of myself but these are stunning! She does great hair and makeup and has tons af clothes and accessories to choose from. I highly recommend her. read more

This reveiw is almost 2 years late, but since I have booked my 2nd shoot I thought it would be fitting to share my experience. I was a little nervous about my hair and makeup because I am an African American with dark skin. I asked Stacey if she had experience with dark skin and assured me that she had worked with all skintypes and had no problem doing so. The final looks for the shoot were amazing and I was flawless walking out of the door. The prep time was fun because she is easy to converse with, down to earth, and just a beautiful inside and out.....and will make you feel the same wether you are tall, short, big, small, black, white or anything in between. I assure you will enjoy the experience from start to finish. Not to mention, the final pictures were GORGEOUS!!!!! I cant wait until my next shoot. read more

I did this about a in May 2009 for my husband's 30th birthday, & heck! I want to do it again for MY birthday! I had such a fantastic time & the pics were fantastic read more

I absolutely love this place! My whole experience was so special and fun. Stacey did an amazing job on my hair and make-up, she has an insanely large wardrobe selection, and she is a fantastic photographer. Everything about my experience at Atomic Cheesecake Studios was wonderful. I absolutely recommend it! read more

Atomic Cheesecake is a wonderful example of what can happen when a talented individual makes a living doing what she's passionate about. This was such a fun experience. I was originally going to have a shoot be a weight loss reward, then thought, "Eh, screw it, I'll do it for my birthday at whatever size I am." Every picture I've seen features women of all shapes and sizes, and they're all amazing - fun, gorgeous and classy. I had my shoot 2 weeks ago and had so much fun. Stacey does the makeup and hair herself and has an extensive wardrobe, though I had to bring my own shoes (her supply goes up to a 10 and I'm an 11). It was my first experience with false eyelashes and I don't think I've ever had that much makeup on in my life, but the proofs came out beautifully. You'd never know I have skin issues. I wasn't comfortable with the lingerie but Stacey suggested a bathing suit. I tried it on warily but those ended up being my favorites, and I'll have to get one of those suits for next summer! I got the finished pics this morning and I LOVE them. Seriously, go do a shoot and have fun unearthing your inner pinup. It's worth every penny. read more