NC - Mom of 3 who vanished 24 years ago while Christmas shopping found ‘alive and well’.

[BeginnerSleuther]

It's interesting that you describe that as a "glamour shot", as in the UK "glamour" photography was essentially boudoir material - women in sexy lingerie draped across beds and chaises longues and pouting at the camera.

In the US, Glamour Shot was actually the name of the business. They were all over the malls. You'd go in and get a makeover from a professional makeup artist, change into whatever costume they had (or you'd bring your own if you wanted) and they'd take a bunch of photos of you that you could then buy.

They're still around in some states, believe it or not, though not nearly as big as they were. They also do couples and friend group sessions.

I agree that the photo we see of this woman looks very much like a Glamour Shot.

MOO.

 

[GatorsNorth]

In the US, Glamour Shot was actually the name of the business. They were all over the malls. You'd go in and get a makeover from a professional makeup artist, change into whatever costume they had (or you'd bring your own if you wanted) and they'd take a bunch of photos of you that you could then buy.

They're still around in some states, believe it or not, though not nearly as big as they were. They also do couples and friend group sessions.

I agree that the photo we see of this woman looks very much like a Glamour Shot.

MOO.

I destroyed mine a long time ago lol. I was sitting in a big wicker chair and I was embarrassed by it.

 

[BeginnerSleuther]

I destroyed mine a long time ago lol. I was sitting in a big wicker chair and I was embarrassed by it.

My friend group and I did it before high school graduation. I have no idea where it is now, probably in a box with my yearbooks and trophies in my parent's attic.

 

[GatorsNorth]

My friend group and I did it before high school graduation. I have no idea where it is now, probably in a box with my yearbooks and trophies in my parent's attic.

Arrggghhhh…. Mine’s gone forever (thank goodness!)! MOO

 

[MelmothTheLost]

I have to vote with @fsngruv on this one. This is a typical glamor shot from the US in that era. Everyone I knew had one, including me lol.

I'm not challenging fsngruv's comments. I simply find these cultural differences interesting because they have the potential to mislead or confuse some posters.