4. Old Hollywood photoshoot
Marilyn Monroe really made a splash when she was starring in big Hollywood movies! From “Some Like it Hot” to “The Seven Year Itch” there are so many iconic looks to choose from that it can be hard to pick. Since she was a pearl in her own right, this retro Hollywood glam bedroom photography set with clamshell mermaid headboard in Dallas is the perfect place for this dazzling Marilyn Monroe photoshoot idea!
5. Office photoshoot
It may be a little bit on the tail end of her stardom, but a 1960s office or ‘Mad Men’ inspired Marilyn Monroe photoshoot could provide an interesting spin on the starlet! If you’re in the Denver area and are looking for something authentic, then these retro sets that include an office has everything you need!
6. Bar/speakeasy photoshoot
Another way to show off Marilyn’s classic style in some evening wear or a gorgeous retro dress is at a bar or speakeasy set. Mix up a martini and relax, showing the more charming and fun side of Marilyn as you dazzle the camera with her bold looks. Peerspace has some really cool bars and restaurants that you can access like this vintage retro bar and restaurant in Brooklyn, which offers a background that pops and even a classic jukebox!
7. Beach photoshoot
Marilyn Monroe has so many famous photos of her at the beach or modeling swimsuits for movies and print. If you’re in Marilyn’s hometown of Los Angeles then this retro beach style house in Playa Del Rey will check all your boxes: ”This home has a deck that sits right on a large stretch of sand, a uniquely furnished interior, and floor to ceiling windows all facing the ocean.” Throw on your classic mid-century swimsuit and plant your umbrella here for a really dazzling Marilyn Monroe photoshoot idea.
8. LA skyline photoshoot
While we’re on the subject of Marilyn Monroe’s hometown, why not use the city that made her famous as the backdrop for your photoshoot? This beautiful downtown loft with downtown Los Angeles skyline view is an ideal location! Complete with some chic retro furnishings, you’ve got all your bases covered. Check it out!
9. Farm photoshoot
Maybe you’ve got more of a country charm and want to give your take on Marilyn Monroe the same kind of sensibilities? Throw on your cowboy hat and boots for an interesting take on the classic blonde! This bucolic horse farm in the Hudson Valley gives you over 40 acres to work with, so you’re sure to find something perfect for your farm photoshoot. They even provide horses so you can recreate one of Marilyn’s looks from her Western film roles!
