Mainers Relive Their Amazing Glamour Shots

I've been thinking about fashion lately and how its changed so much but also at the same time, hasn't. I know that sounds ironic but it's very true.

I remember when I was younger and my mother took my older sister to have these things called, "Glamour Shots" done.

What is a Glamour shot you ask? I'll tell you.

According to Expert Photography the exact definition is,

For photographers, glamour photography is a portrait session. But one that maximizes the subject's beauty. It's a portrait session that can involve makeup, wardrobe choices, and fine-tuned poses. Others define glamour photography as something a bit more sensual.

Glamour shots peaked in 1995, according to Texas Monthly. This would include a fun trip to the mall. Hours in a chair receiving a heaping amount of make-up and teased hair and then having a photo shoot with many background options.

I wanted to see if anyone on Facebook still had some of their Glamour Shots and was very surprised to see some great photos!

I was wondering if Glamour Shots, specifically were still in business and found this, according to the New York Times,

Many of the 350 Glamour Shots stores folded by the end of the 20th century, unable to escape their association with the outdated style.

So, many of the Glamour Shot brick and mortar stores are no longer, but modern DIY photo shoots are very trendy now!

It's a fun way to look back at those moments and relive the fun of it. Whether your mom made you're entire family dress as clowns or not, it was a good memory.

Clae Seekins via Facebook

Anyone could be glamorous, all you needed was a Mall or Sears and about $100 bucks.

Take a walk down memory lane with me and check out the incredibly fashionable glamour shots from other Mainers!

Mainers Relive Their Amazing Glamour Shots

Did you ever get dolled up in the early 2000s and have your picture taken at Sears? If so, you were officially a part of the Glamour Shot Age. Here are some Mainers reliving that time!