Photographer Spotlight: Miss Friend Photography

Hello Guys & Dolls!


I am Janelle of Miss Friend Photography. I am a pinup photographer who is based out of the Swan City of Grande Prairie, AB.


While the pinup scene in the North is still slowly gaining traction, I would love to meet fellow pinup and classic car enthusiasts in Edmonton, Calgary and even as far as Saskatoon, SK. 


My love of pinup culture began in my early 20’s with a few choice pieces and an admiration for everything classic pinup. Having studied Photography Mckay Career College in my home province of Saskatchewan a few years earlier, I was still searching for my niche interest. 


Over the course of the next few years I established my own personal pinup personality as well as my art style. Consequently in 2015 the foundation of my pinup photography career as Miss Friend Photography was born.



While my love for the trade is focused on mid-century styling I also enjoy photographing families, children, portraits, and events. I am an avid mid-century treasure seeker - I love finding a vintage item and incorporating it into my art and everyday lifestyle.


Since 2018 I have published two classic vintage calendars. The first calendar was a fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation of Canada which raised $4,820 in donatable sales. The theme for this one was classic pinup and featured close friends and family. We travelled locally to capture and celebrate Peace Country scenery. 


My second calendar showcased classic cars found at nearby car shows and enthusiast clubs. For this calendar I travelled within the Grande Prairie area to local car shows and met with classic car owners. Both calendars were a huge hit!


Moving forward I plan to continue publishing vintage inspired calendars annually. 
I

believe that all women have a radiant timeless beauty that comes from within. The kind of beauty that allows us to shine brighter than the stars. I truly feel that every woman deserves to experience that magic in her soul and fire in her heart… I don’t enhance perfection; you are perfection.


-Miss Friend