About Tony Nylons

Tony Nylons has been involved with the retro and burlesque scene since the beginnings of the revival in the UK when it was limited to a handful of clubs and events. Already an established photographer with a large portfolio of published work, he began experimenting with how to take photographs in the style of the American pin-up artists from the 1950s who ironically often took photographs before turning them into cartoons.

Since those early days he has worked with many of the big names on the UK Burlesque scene including Miss Polly Rae, Immodesty Blaize and Gwendaline Lamour. His work can be found in many places on greetings cards, playing cards, calendars, books, magazines, toys and even vending machines.

Constantly being approached by people to take photos of them for personal keep-sakes, Tony started The Casting Couch studio, where people from the general public could have their hair and make-up professionally done before being photographed by Tony himself. The original Casting Couch was a basement premises which was full of props and accessories. While it wasn’t ideal for all work, it was fondly remembered for it’s unique atmosphere.

As Tony’s reputation grew, he relocated The Casting Couch to Alfies Antigue Market in central London. With Nina’s Vintage Hair Salon directly below, lots of charming vintage boutiques as well as a roof terrace cafe, clients were treated to a unique experience rather than just booking a photo-session. However as the burlesque scene exploded and the number of photographers jumping on the pin-up bandwagon reached saturation point, Tony decided to divert his attention to publishing his own magazine for his fanbase and hence Glimpse was born.

Tony does still offer photo-sessions to models and artists looking for images to promote themselves as well as people just looking for keep-sakes for themselves. If you are interested in being photographed by tony simply email photography@tonynylons.co.uk

One of Tony’s first pin-up photos now hangs as a billboard in central London.