Make The Scene
Want to get featured in our Magazine? Of course you do!
True North Pin Up publishes writing and artwork on a wide range of topics, including everything related to pin up, rockabilly, psychobilly, burlesque, and vintage lifestyles.
Check out all the information below. If you’re still stuck, contact us.
2025 Submission Calls!
This year, we’re bringing FIVE dazzling editions of True North Pin Up Magazine, and we want YOU to be a part of them! Whether you're a seasoned pin-up pro or stepping in front of the camera for the first time, we’re here to celebrate vintage beauty, diversity, and the art of storytelling through retro-inspired photography.
Check out our 2025 Themes & Submission Dates below and start planning your shoots!
🔥 April – Planes & Pin-Ups! 🔥
✈️ Calling all high-flying bombshells! Whether you’re posing with vintage aircraft, channelling your inner WWII pin-up girl, or giving us vintage aviator vibes with leather jackets and aviator shades, this issue is all about the fearless, fabulous, and sky-high style of aviation history.
📅 Submissions Open: March 1
📅 Submissions Close: March 21
💋 June – Open Theme! 💋
No rules, just pin-up magic! This is your chance to bring your best work to the pages of True North with NO restrictions on theme. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to submit your dream shoot—this is it!
📅 Submissions Open: May 1
📅 Submissions Close: May 25
🤠 August – Cowgirl & Ranchhands 🤠
Saddle up and get ready to kick up some dust! From rugged cowboys and sultry saloon sirens to western fashionistas and rodeo queens, this issue is celebrating all things country with a vintage twist.
📅 Submissions Open: July 4
📅 Submissions Close: July 25
🎪 October Special Edition – Freakshows & Horror Dolls 🎪
Step right up, step right up! This spooky spectacular will bring together circus sideshow-inspired pin-ups, eerie dolls, haunted beauties, and vintage horror aesthetics. If you love the strange, the unusual, and the macabre, this edition is for you!
📅 Submissions Open: September 4
📅 Submissions Close: September 26
✨ December – Old Hollywood Glamour ✨
Lights, camera, action! Roll out the red carpet for a dazzling tribute to golden-era Hollywood glamour. Channel your inner Marilyn, Rita, or Clark Gable with elegant gowns, tuxedos, dramatic lighting, and timeless vintage elegance.
📅 Submissions Open: November 7
📅 Submissions Close: November 28
HOW TO GET PUBLISHED!
We’re on the hunt for the best and brightest pin-ups across Canada! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a fresh-faced rockabilly rebel, we want YOU in our pages. Ready to submit? Read on, darlings! 💋
🇨🇦 CANADIAN & PROUD
You gotta be Canadian (or have been here long enough to know poutine is a food group). We aim for representation from every Province and Territory, so let us know where you’re reppin’ from!
📸 SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!
Send us 6-10 high-resolution, professional-quality photos.
Mix it up! Not all photos need to be from the same shoot. The more you submit within the current theme, the better your chances of making it to print!
NO full nudity! But we love a little mystery—implied nudity is totally fine.
🖋️ TELL US ABOUT YOU!
No ghosting on your bio! If you're skipping the story, we need a killer 250-word bio—make it juicy, sassy, and totally YOU.
Got a story to share? Even better! Tell us how you got into pin-up, what inspires you, or even your best vintage find!
📜 SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE
A media release is required for all submissions—it’s quick, easy, and 100% digital (so no need to dig out your quill pen).
📲 TAG, YOU’RE IT!
We’re all about giving credit where credit is due! Drop your Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok handles so we can tag you (and your glam squad)!
🌈 EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
We’re here to celebrate the bold, beautiful, and badass world of pin-up—and that means EVERYONE.
✅ All genders, all orientations
✅ All ages, all body types, all abilities
✅ All races, all skin tones, all YOU!
🎤 Mic drop—because vintage style is for EVERYBODY.
❌ WHAT WE WON’T PRINT…
🚫 No full nudity. A little tease? Sure. The full show? Nope.
💋 Now go get glammed up, strike a pose, and send us your best! Let’s keep pin-up culture thriving, fabulous, and oh-so-Canadian. 🍁
Looking for some inspiration for your next shoot? Check out our boards on Pinterest, we have so many ideas!
You’re in a band?
Cue Fan-Girl Screams!
We welcome bands to submit too.
We love to know what’s happening in the Canadian Rockabilly and Music Scene.
So if you’re part of a billy band, send us your promo kit, and some giveaway merch and we will tell all the cool cats where your next gigs are.
Send us your details. info@truenorthpinup.ca
So You’re a Writer?
True North Pin Up publishes writing and artwork on a wide range of topics, including everything related to pin up, rockabilly, psychobilly, burlesque, and vintage lifestyles.
We welcome pitches from unpublished writers and seasoned freelancers.
Stuck with a bad case of writer’s block? Here is some inspiration for you!
"Vintage Glamour, Modern Impact": Write about how the vintage lifestyle has evolved and the impact of pin-up culture on modern fashion, self-expression, or empowerment.
"Hidden Heroines": Tell the story of an inspiring woman from history, especially those with a connection to the pin-up era or vintage lifestyle, whose impact still resonates today.
"Classic Beauty Essentials": Share tips, products, and rituals for achieving a timeless look, including vintage-inspired hair, makeup, and fashion tips for modern-day pin-up enthusiasts.
"Pin-Up Pride": Explore the sense of community and pride within the pin-up scene, how it builds connections, and why it holds personal meaning for many enthusiasts.
"Reviving Romance": Describe how pin-up or vintage styles inspire date-night fashion or romantic aesthetics, and why classic glamour still captivates people today.
"Behind the Lens": Interview a pin-up photographer, asking about their creative process, favorite shoots, and how they bring vintage visions to life.
"Pin-Up and Empowerment": Write a personal essay about how pin-up culture has helped you or someone you know build confidence, foster self-love, or embrace their individuality.
"Iconic Vintage Spots": Guide readers to vintage-inspired locations or shops across Canada—places where they can immerse themselves in the era and find authentic vintage pieces.
"Men in Pin-Up": Share a perspective on men who enjoy pin-up culture, their experiences, and how they feel included in or contribute to the pin-up community.
"A Day in the Life of a Pin-Up Enthusiast": Describe a day in the life of someone immersed in the pin-up lifestyle, from fashion choices to social activities.
"Homemade Vintage": Offer a DIY guide on creating vintage-inspired crafts, clothing alterations, or home decor pieces that capture the pin-up aesthetic.
"Pin-Up for a Cause": Spotlight individuals or groups using pin-up culture for charitable events, community service, or to bring attention to important causes.
"Style through the Decades": Compare the defining fashion and beauty trends of each decade from the 1920s to the 1960s, highlighting how each influenced pin-up culture.
"Pin-Up Role Models": Reflect on iconic figures from vintage pop culture (actors, singers, models) who influence today’s pin-up community and lifestyle.
Have an idea for a submission? Send us your pitch. info@truenorthpinup.ca
