Working with Anna/Lucy La Riot is a dream come true. I genuinely cannot say enough about her creativity, professionalism, & kindness. Her sets are so unique & beautifully executed. I've visited the studio for two shoots so far & each time she has brought my vision to life (including hair, makeup, & wardrobe) & exceeded all of expectations! She's helped me live out my gothic/horror fantasies & has managed to make me feel super comfortable & encouraged each time (even when covered in sticky fake blood!!) read more

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Anna made me so comfortable and this was a great experience! Great make-up, great set, can't wait to work with her again! Just outstanding! Her studio is like the closet of every girls dreams so many costumes, wigs accessories you need to make your photo dreams cone true!!! Highly recommended. read more

Lucy LaRiot delivered above and beyond my fantasy hair for my wedding. In a time where gentle waves on long hair is on trend, I had genuine dread about finding someone who could make me feel like the most glamorous version of myself, not squeezed into a template. I showed up with my naturally grey undercut and knew I was in good hands and that we were speaking the same language. She nailed it immediately on my trial after only seeing a few reference photos and we barely had to tweak. A true artist, Anna was able to create an intricate sculpture with curls that stayed put and woven in braids that made me feel like a work of art, and was a calm creative presence handling a big crowd on the day (including a range of folx from "grouchy NB teen who came with wet hair" to "fashion friend with big sixties vision" and everyone in between plus moms/sisters with more classic taste.) Ten stars out of five, I wish I had more occasions for elaborate updos so we could continue to collaborate. read more

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Anna of Lucy La Riot is the real deal. Her photos speak for them self. But here's my review anyway! From the beginning, Anna is friendly and accommodating. I know that this is a huge selling point for anyone apprehensive about doing a pinup photo shoot. She's also insanely talented which makes her studio such an awesome package deal. The studio itself is filled to the brim which gorgeous lingerie, costumes, shoes, jewelry, accessories and props. Just about anything you can imagine, Anna can create. What's most exciting though is that she has items in every size, so you can rest assured that you will be able to find something that fits. Picking out wardrobe is really fun, but shooting is where the magic happens. My best advice is to just let go and have fun. Anna is going to make you look like a rock star no matter what. I'm the biggest goofball there is and she still manages to make me look like a pinup girl. One of the great things about Lucy La Riot is the pricing. You won't go bankrupt to fulfill your pinup dreams and I really appreciate that. Anna offers high quality work at an affordable price, which is hard to come by. Her studio is an all around A+++! read more

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I cannot recommend Anna and Lucy La Riot more enthusiastically. I'm turning 40 this year and have always loved the retro pinup aesthetic. I decided to book a shoot for fun, and the experience was everything I dreamed and more. Before the shoot, Anna was available via email to answer any of my questions. Her studio is easy to get to and has a laid-back, intimate vibe. Anna herself could not have been more lovely as she helped me pick outfits and shoes from her incredible selection, then did my hair and makeup. She's a total pro and the whole process was very organized. I loved the hair and makeup looks, and dressing up for each set-up was so much fun! Anna has a whole closet full of props to take each look up a notch. I felt totally at ease shooting with her, and had a blast following her directions to pose like models in the 40s and 50s. Anna had proofs turned around within days, and they were all so fabulous I had trouble narrowing it down. The final images get delivered both in hi-res for printing and low-res for social media. 10/10 would recommend, and hope I get the opportunity to work with her again someday! read more

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It was my idea to get my sister and best friend into some revealing clothing and take pictures. Knowing them, they'd do it with some pushing. Anna was so nice, did an amazing job with make-up and hair and was really supportive and encouraging. We did the shoot in the early afternoon but we all felt absolutely beautiful for the rest of the day. If you're unsure what you want, she'll steer you in a direction you may like. I can't say enough great things, we loved her. read more

Anna styled my hair and my mother's hair for my wedding and I loved it! She made sure that it stayed in place all night and went well with my old Hollywood themed wedding. My husband and are planning to schedule a photo session at her studio next! read more

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I have been contemplating doing a pin up photoshoot for years and finally decided to take the plunge. I am so happy I found a studio located right in my borough that offers reasonable prices. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Anna, the photographer of Lucy La Riot. Pin up modeling and photoshoots may seem intimidating but Anna takes the pressure right off. She is incredibly friendly and sweet; it felt like hanging out with a friend. Anna worked with me to find the perfect themes for the photo session. She has a wide array of cute retro clothing ranging from size x-small to x-large so finding a look is not a problem. I was very happy with the makeup and hair looks she did on me. She made me feel very confident and comfortable in front of the camera. Anna sent me the contact sheets a few hours after my shoot and I selected six to retouch. When I got the retouched versions back, I was so ecstatic that I asked her to retouch five more of them! It was hard to believe that that was me in the photos. I highly recommend that every woman visits Lucy La Riot for a photoshoot. Pin up caters to every type of woman; regardless of size, shape, color, age, etc. It was an incredibly amazing and empowering experience and I will definitely be returning to her in the future. read more

Although I've always wanted to do something like this, it's not something I'm comfortable with. I don't even like to have my picture taken in "real life" ever. So I was nervous as hell, sincerely expecting the photographer would sit me down, look me in the eye, and say 'you're too old and not photogenic enough for this.' Then I imagined I would be led into a separate room where I would be put to sleep for the good of society. Spoiler: none of that happened and I had a blast. Anna is sweet and helpful and makes you feel at home. I got the proofs like, five seconds after leaving, and am looking forward to the retouched versions. Bottom line: you need to do this, don't overthink it. read more

I had been contemplating what to get my boyfriend for our first anniversary gift and stumbled upon Lucy La Riot on my walk to work. The adorable photos in the window featured women of all shapes and sizes, and the entrance of the quaint shop felt playful/welcoming and not in any way intimidating. Something told me I just had to give it a try. So I booked an appointment for a two hour session. When I arrived for my photo shoot I was greeted by the lovely Anna (photographer and owner). She at once made any insecurities I had about being in front of the camera vanish as she helped me find a look (outfit, hair, and makeup) that felt right for me. There were so many outfits to choose from and at no time did I feel pressured to hurry up and choose, instead she guided me around the well-equipped store and encouraged me to choose something I felt comfortable with. It was like having a close friend go clothes shopping with you! By the time I got in front of the camera I felt completely comfortable (and pretty darn confident too!) in my get-up and was ready to get the shots underway. Anna again guided you through poses and really made sure she was getting the shots I'd be happy with. Once we wrapped up, she promised to send the contact sheets later that day and the re-touched photos of my selection a week after, both of which she did. She was the consummate professional - personal, communicative, and someone focused on delivering a high quality product. I would most definitely book again with her and have already recommended all my gal pals to do the same. She helped make my anniversary present so special! Thank you again, Anna. read more

I recently had a pinup shoot with Anna and have to say I was extremely happy with the results. I was pretty nervous and am not a person that's natural in front of a camera and her and her asst made me feel very comfortable. The whole experience was well worth the cost and the wardrobe selection was awesome! Hair and makeup was authentic and photographed well. Guidance on poses was provided which was most helpful because posing is harder than it looks! Hundreds of digital proofs were provided and the final shots were retouched nicely. I printed them at Adorama in Flatiron and they came out great. Overall a great, fun, confidence-boosting experience! Would def go back. read more

My Experience with Lucy La Riot was great, I highly recommended booking a shoot ASAP ! I cant wait to get the opportunity to work with Anna again. She was super sweet and made me feel comfortable & right at home as soon as met her, which was great because I had never done a shoot before. She has a great selection of Pin Up style clothing to choose from, plus once she's done doing your hair and make up you'll feel absolutely glamorous and beautiful, I Loved my hair and makeup her skills are just wow. She was really helpful with posing and made me feel really comfortable in front of the camera. I left her studio a lot more confident in myself than I was before, with a new found love for the camera. I felt so beautiful and my photos came out AMAZING everyone loved them. I wouldn't hesitate to book another shoot with her Super Glad to have her here in Williamsburg :) read more

Had a wonderful experience at Lucy La Riot. Anna, the photographer/make up artist extraordinaire is very friendly & personable. She makes you feel super comfortable and at ease, even for first timers (like me) in front of the camera. I did the package with 4 outfit changes. Anna helped me pose & took her time taking plenty of photos of each outfit. Even with the 3 hour time limit on the session, it did not feel rushed. I had contact sheets of my photos within a few hours of my shoot! Then came the extremely difficult task of narrowing down which photos I wanted. All the photos were so fantastic, It was seriously difficult to make a decision. Once I submitted my choices I had beautifully retouched photos back to me within a few days. I was impressed with the quality of the photos & how quickly she was able to get them back to me! All & All everything was fantastic. Anna has all the tools needed to turn you into a cheeky pin up of yesteryear. I will definitely book another session in the future. read more

Had such an amazing experience shooting with Anna. She made me feel so comfortable during my calendar shoot, so much so that it felt like I was playing dress up with an old friend. My hair and makeup came out great and she listened to every concern or question I had throughout the process. Her wardrobe selections are amazing and I'm dying to see how everything came out in the end. I would highly recommend her if you're looking for something special to do for yourself or someone you love, and if you love pinup style as much as I do. I will definitely be back for photos for future events/holidays because I didn't want my photo shoot to end! read more

I usually don't post reviews on Yelp unless I absolutely loved a place (or had a bad experience and need to save people from it). I can report that I actually had a great time with Anna at Lucy La Riot. From the moment I walked in she was chatty, friendly and explained everything. Anna did my hair and makeup and provided all of the clothes for the shoot. I asked her to do victory rolls for my hairstyle and when I looked in the mirror I was shocked. I looked like a girl from the 50s. (Bonus points that she found a red lipstick that looked absolutely amazing on me). When it finally came down to take my photos, Anna bossed me around and told me what to do, which was great because I have no idea what to do in front of the camera. Once I left, she had the proofs for me in a few days. I had to pick which ones I wanted edited and had the hardest time choosing as so many of them came out well. Anyway, I finally chose 7 and about a week later I she sent me the high resolution photos with edits. They were flawless more or less. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lucy La Riot to someone. The experience was fun, empowering, and an amazing gift to myself. I will cherish my photos for the years to come. read more

Every lady out there should come to Lucy La Riot for the full pin up experience. I'm just a regular gal who loves a good cat eye/red lip combo and didn't expect to ever do a pin up spread. But when the opportunity came up, I took a leap and boy am I glad I did. The photographer Anna is so sweet and down to earth. She'll make you feel like the most glamorous version of yourself. Not to mention the hair and makeup was unreal. Can I get my hair and makeup done everyday at Lucy La Riot? And the photos? Well the photos speak for themselves! Congratulations to Lucy La Riot on the new storefront. Williamsburg is lucky to have her! read more

Had such an amazing experience at Lucy La Riot; I was looking for a fun, alternative bachelorette party idea and a 50's style photo shoot with Anna turned out to be perfect. First off, Anna was super helpful while coordinating everything. On the day of the shoot the six of us girls showed up and had an absolute blast. The wardrobe selection is superb and the makeup/hair is super sexy and fun. The best part was how comfortable Anna made everyone feel -- even the most reserved girls in the group really got into it. Also, the bride loved her shots so much that she booked another session -- if that's not a rave I don't know what is! read more

I had been wanting to get pin-up style photos taken for a while and was so happy to find Lucy La Riot. So about a year ago I had my shoot just in time for my husband's birthday. I did a two hour shoot. Anna is super sweet and knows what she's doing. I felt really comfortable with her immediately. She's great at make up (I have super short hair, so there was not much to do with it) and at giving directions during the shoot. It was so hard for me to pick my favorite images from the contact sheets, because they were all amazing. The ones I picked came back fully edited just shortly after and the gift was a great success! I'm thinking about going back for another shoot at the new location. There are so many great outfits and props to pick from! read more

Well, where do I even start?! I've known about Lucy La Riot for quite sometime now and I've always been interested in pinup. I thought that since Valentines Day is right around the corner and I wanted to do something interesting and different for my boyfriend (and myself), I would finally get enough courage to book my session with Anna! Now... I'm not the most confident person in the wold about their body so doing this photoshoot took a lot for me, but I am SO glad that I had the courage to do it! First of all, the second you walk in the studio Anna makes you feel more than comfortable. I've read other reviews and people have said that she makes all insecurities disappear, which is 100% true. I was so nervous the day before and walking into the studio, but she really cleared up ANY worries or insecurities I had. Made me feel right at home. Everything about the shoot with Anna was so beyond great. She did my hair and make up, which was pinup perfect. For wardrobe, I picked out anything and everything black/red. She helped mix and match all my choices. I was a little shy about trying on some of the things I picked out, but I thought to myself that I should try something different, and if I liked it and it feels good, wear it and feel sexy! Which everything that I ended up wearing in my shoot, I felt so great it. Didnt even think twice about anything!! Also, I've never done a REAL photoshoot before so I warned her that I was really inexperienced with posing and such. She coached me through every move and pose, I couldn't have asked for a better coach! haha I feel like my review doesn't even come close to how great this experience was in general and working with Anna! Pretty much obsessed haha Overall, I HIGHLY recommend working with Anna, she is SO sweet and beyond personable. My shoot was perfect and I cant wait to go back for more shoots! read more

Okay, LOVE ANNA! All of the other reviewers weren't lying! I had wanted to do a Calendar shoot for my boyfriend and was originally going to book wit another studio but they were booked out. So I came to Yelp and found Lucy La Riot and I am sooooo glad that I did! Her prices are so reasonable and this woman is amazing! I came in last Friday morning and I was soo nervous! I came with my boyfriend (there's a little seating area for him and Anna pulled the curtains so he wouldn't peek) and I was afraid that I was going to look awkward and stupid but Anna coached me through all the poses and it was so much fun. I can't stop saying how great she is! She was really easy to talk to during hair and makeup, she makes you feel like you're with a girlfriend. She was kind and patient while I tried on outfits and pulled all of the ones I wanted to see (I'm one of those that like to see ALL of her options before choosing) Her responses are quick, we've emailed back and forth often prior to my appointment with her and even afterwards. My contact sheets come in the next day, and she made me look so amazing that I went ahead and bought extras!! She's in the process of retouching the photos now and I will be getting them next week. SOO EXCITED! Come to her if you ever want to do a pinup shoot! She's really wonderful I've already told my friend all about her and my experience and she's interested as well. Thanks Anna! Can't wait to come back soon! read more

Can't say enough great things about Anna! She has the best accessories and a perfect eye. She also got along really well with my pup! Will definitely work with her again!! read more

Not only was Anna a dream to spend an entire day with, she made each one of us look better than our best! I recently booked a classic pinup shoot for a bachelorette party and it was FANTASTIC from beginning to end! Before booking and the days leading up to the shoot, I must have sent Anna a thousand emails asking questions. She answered all my emails quickly, thoroughly and with such kindness. When the big day arrived, we were so impressed by how cute and clean the shop was! We had a blast getting our hair and make-up done while creating a unique look from the huge selection of clothing and props. We were a party of four girls of different shapes and sizes, and Anna's wardrobe was able to accommodate all of us! The entire experience was very body positive, and made us all feel sexy and fun! Anna makes you feel very at ease in front of the camera. She gives great directions that create fantastic photos! When I got my final retouched images back, I was floored by how amazing the images were! It felt so great to be a part of the pinup tradition and have yourself featured in a piece of art. As a maid of honor I can tell you that booking a bachelorette session with Lucy La Riot is the perfect daytime activity for your bridal party! Its fun, affordable, you get amazing images and an incredible experience that you will never forget! Thank you Anna! read more

I don't even know where to begin! What an amazing experience with Anna at Lucy La Riot. I was here for the start of my friend's bachelorette party. From the moment we walked in to the very end (we didn't want to leave lol) Anna was wonderful. She made us feel comfortable and is amazing at hair and makeup. We all felt so incredibly beautiful, sexy and empowered. It was my first pinup shoot and it was FANTASTIC! We all received our proofs the next day couldn't wait to look at them and of course share them with one another. Every picture was better than the next. Anna brought out all our different personalities and we couldn't have asked for a better "girl" day! Looking forward to having another pinup shoot! read more