--- title: "Interview with Pin-up Photographer Stacey Barich!" description: "Stay ahead, stay chic. Trusted guides on beauty, wellness, fashion, and everything that defines today's empowered woman." url: "https://allwomenstalk.com/interview-with-pin-up-photographer-stacey-barich/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # Interview with Pin\-up Photographer Stacey Barich! Stacey Barich (aka. Action Girl) is a local pin-up photographer here in Baltimore, MD. Completely self-taught, Stacey truly has an eye for making women look and feel beautiful while catching that retro flair. I have had the pleasure of knowing Stacey for many years and find her a true inspiration to women everywhere. ![](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/09/l_3e9972480a228357a474ae55894f01bf-195x300_195x300.jpg) "Stacey Barich" **1. First explain where the name “Atomic Cheesecake Studios” came from?** Well, I create war-era pin-ups. So, the Atomic comes from that, and the cheesecake comes from the fact that cheesecake is a nickname for g-rated girlie photos. The two together has a nice ring and communicates a very specific genre and era. ![](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/09/2534414724_78c1d5c092-254x300_254x300.jpg) **2. How did you get started and how long have you been shooting?** I started in October 2006 as a hobbyist, and launched my studio officially in August this year as sole proprietorship. I left my job of 10 years with Agora publishing to pursue [photography](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-fantastic-fashion-photography-books/) full time. I'm completely self-taught, including the hair and make-up. ![](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/09/1949655214_f60edf1829-191x300_191x300.jpg) **3. Why Pin-ups?** I've been attracted to the look of pin-up for my entire adult life. I'm a 50's lifestyler, and so I've been collecting all sorts of 50's ephemera, but have always collected pin-up over everything else. I like the fact that the women are so incredibly sweet and sexy and inviting without really showing anything. The art of the tease... ![](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/09/434241175_276d0692a5-180x300_180x300.jpg) **4. Why do you think there is such a huge interest in pin-up photography these days?** I think the internet has made pornography so incredibly accessible that people are looking for an alternative. Pin-up celebrates female beauty in a way that still has innocence and tease. What makes it appealing is what you don't see... and I think we're seen what's there so MUCH lately, that it's losing it's appeal in a way. Even modern pubic hair trends are really exposing women in a new way. 10 years ago, women weren't having corrective vaginal surgery to meet some bizarre ideal. Now that everyone shaves, women have something new to obsess over. I think another big selling point of pin-up is that with the right hair and make-up, girls of pretty much every size can do pin-up well. It's very flattering and the foundation garments and cuts of the era celebrate curves. ![](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/09/2661424169_f9c64122ca-300x190_300x190.jpg) **5. Name the one person, present or past, that you would love to photograph and why?** [Zorita](http://www.streetswing.com/histburl/a2zorita.htm), the snake lady. I'm in awe of her face, a real stunner. She was a burlesque performer back in the day. ![](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/09/2646348889_e84b26462f-194x300_194x300.jpg) **6. Where do you get your inspirations?** Everywhere... old magazines and photos, pin-up [books](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-fantastic-fashion-photography-books/), a dress or prop found at the local thrift shop. The essential elements are all the same, you just re-arrange them to suit the client or mood. ![](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/09/1571554963_56f15b72dd-240x300_240x300.jpg) **7. Any new projects or plans we should anticipate?** I'm working on a deck of 50's era nude playing cards which I plan to release in 2009. Nude is something else that can be perfectly sweet when done right, so I'm hoping to revive the classic nude with this project. ![](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/09/2477597285_8f8facc71a-206x300_206x300.jpg) If you would like more information about Stacey and her [photography](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-fantastic-fashion-photography-books/), or if you want to unleash the inner pin-up in you, visit the following sites: [Atomic Cheesecake Studios: Official Page](https://www.atomiccheesecakestudios.com/) [Myspace Page](https://myspace.com/discover/featured) [Flickr Page](https://www.flickr.com/photos/actiongirl) ## Related Posts - [cheryl cole pics](https://allwomenstalk.com/50-latest-photos-of-cheryl-cole/) - [christina aguilera doll](https://allwomenstalk.com/christina-aguilera-russian-doll-in-macys-photos/) - [cameron diaz body young](https://allwomenstalk.com/hottest-photos-of-cameron-diaz-2/) - [usher be the one](https://allwomenstalk.com/ushers-one-night-stand/) - [kara american idol judge](https://allwomenstalk.com/meet-kara-elizabeth-dioguardi-americal-idols-4th-judge/) - [liv tyler sister](https://allwomenstalk.com/liv-tyler-stylish-31st-birthday/) - [hot rebecca romijn](https://allwomenstalk.com/hottest-pics-of-rebecca-romijn/) - [mc steemy](https://allwomenstalk.com/greys-anatomy-mc-steamy-is-back/) - [rebecca romijn bikini](https://allwomenstalk.com/hottest-photos-of-rebecca-romijn/) - [what are janet jackson fans called](https://allwomenstalk.com/janet-jackson-message-to-fans/) - [PHOTO SHOOT: Hello Dollie ...](https://allwomenstalk.com/photo-shoot-hello-dollie/) - [Get to Know Marie Claires Fashion Director TRACY T...](https://allwomenstalk.com/get-to-know-marie-claires-fashion-director-tracy-taylor/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://allwomenstalk.com/interview-with-pin-up-photographer-stacey-barich/)