1. Rockabilly Romania Hi Andrada. Nice to meet you, with the ocasion of this photo session. Please Tell us under what circumstances you found out what a pin-up girl is? What is it like to photograph a pin-up girl? Is it simple, easy?Andrada Mihailescu: The first time I came across the idea of Pin-up Girl was in August 2011. StreetFest Fatzada Festival in Brasov gave me the opportunity to admire rockabilly accessories by Kustom Billy. I did not know exactly what the whole thing was about but the accessories that caught my attention. Therefore, I decided to learn more about the topic. A pin-up girl picture is an excellent thing and a unique experience. From
my point of view, the photographer must be able to capture the essence
of this culture, represented by clothing, hairstyle and makeup.
I
would not say it is simple as a portrait should reflect the
personality of the model, and that can be difficult to achieve in some
cases.
2. Rockabilly
Romania: What do you think about adopting a pin-up attitude and a pin-up outfit at
the office, something less extravagant, but more chic? Would you like to see more pin-up girls on the street?Andrada
Mihailescu: The idea of wearing pin-up clothes at the office seems
brilliant, as long as these items are something that the person
identifies with. A pin-up girl dresses and arranges in a certain way to defiine her style. She does not want to attract the attention of others with her appearance. On the contrary, what she thinks is reflected in her behavior. I certainly would like to see more pin-up girls on the street.
3. Rockabilly Romania: What do the 50's mean for you? What positive aspects do you think they brought to our society and what makes them so special for women?Andrada Mihailescu: From my perspective, the 50's mean change in terms of music, clothes, mentality and attitude. This
period was an alarm clock whose purpose was to awaken the people from the
state of dreaming because the first instinct was to follow set rules rather than think before acting. For
women, the 50s meant emancipation and independence, allowing them to
become more powerful and involved in areas that until then were
strictly reserved for men. Last but not least, trousers were included in women's wardrobes, and this says a lot about change, evolution and urban revolution.
4. Rockabilly Romania: Would you like to photograph rockabilly man? Do you think you could meet him on the streets of Romania?Andrada Mihailescu: Of course. I'm sure that would be a very exciting experience. The probability of meeting him on the streets of Romania is low but not nonexistent.
5. Rockabilly Romania: Is a rockabilly couple something exotic when it comes to the Romanian socitety? Andrada Mihailescu: Yes, rockabilly couples are exotic when reffering to Romanian society. The main reason would be the mentality that prevents people from seeing these couples through the same viewfinder as normal couples. Anything different is ranked as exotic and non conformist.
6. Rockabilly Romania: What about England? Do you see more rockabilly couples where you live and study?Andrada
Mihailescu: In England things are a bit different when it comes to accepting
that there are people who think and have a different lifestyle. Due to the location where I am now, I haven't had the opportunity to see many rockabilly couples. London on the other hand, is a different story. There I have had the opportunity to see such couples.
7. Rockabilly Romania: How important do you think it is for a woman to have rockabilly outfits in her wardrobe? Andrada
Mihailescu: As long as this lifestyle matches her beliefs and perspectives, rockabilly clothing is essential. I
say this because the clothes are an excellent element through which one can
express without using words and may influence other people's opinions.
8. Rockabilly Romania: Do you think the attitude of pin-up girls is taught, inherited from the mother or is one born with it?Andrada Mihailescu: Any of these three options is possible. Attitude can be learned and developed as well as be inherited from the mother / grandmother. However, even if this element is inherited, that does not necessarily mean that person will adopt this lifestyle. Many factors influence this choice, including interest in the rockabilly culture.
9. Rockabilly Romania: What occupations or hobbies do you think a rockabilly pin-up girl should have?Andrada
Mihailescu: A pin-up girl should have a creative nature which allows her to
wear makeup and style her hair in a special way, respecting the set
characteristics. The clothes also have to meet certain criteria but they must also be customized. Hobbies would include activities such as dancing, passion for cooking muffins, cupcakes and other goodies. Interest in rock and roll music and 50's - 60's culture should also be included in this list.
10. Rockabilly Romania: Do you think that the rockabilly lifestyle in Romania is more of a facade rather than a lifestyle?Andrada Mihailescu: For those who do not know much about this lifestyle, it is most likely only an appearance. In the case of people who really are interested in rockabilly culture and
lifestyle, they are unable to see things from a different perspective
than the one they have already chosen.
11. Rockabilly Romania: Tell us who are yout favorite pin-up models and why you have chosen them.Andrada Mihailescu: Tough choice! All pin-up girls are beautiful and have something special. Betty Grable is among my favorites because she is symbolic when it comes to pin-ups. Her attitudine, facial expression and appearance are excellent. The same principle applies in the case of Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner. Nowadays, Dita Von Teese is an absolutely gorgeous woman who manages to successfully capture the essence of pin-up girls. She's beautiful, independent, creative and last but not least, photogenic. I would dare to say that she is the ideal model because she knows how to pose and any photographer would feel honored by the opportunity to immortalize her.
12. Rockabilly Romania: What do you think about tattoos? Would you like to photograph girls having rockabilly old school tattooes?Mihailescu Andrada: I have always liked tattoos simply because they are works of art transposed on the skin. I look forward to having such a symbol on my skin in the near future. It would be a pleasure to photograph girls with
old school rockabilly tattoos because I have not had this opportunity before.
Original interview in Romanian can be found here:
http://www.rockabilly.ro/2013/03/andrada-mihailescu-fotograf-fete-pin-up/
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