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WHY BOOK A PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST?
by Tasleema
Nigh
The dress is a one in a million find, from the lace detailing to the little
pearls adorning the bodice. The Hairstylist is all set to weave some magic.
The Photographer has been given a pretty penny to produce a record of your
special day that will likely be around long after you are gone. But what
about your makeup? Have you added that important Artist to your team yet?
Simply put, professionally applied makeup will help complete the look
you spent so many months pulling together. Just a simple application that
takes into consideration your unique features can have surprising effects.
Melding talent, skill, training and experience, Makeup Artists together
with a professional Photographer, can produce amazing results in your
photographs.
You may have seen pictures of brides looking washed out and pasty, having
very dark eyes that seem to disappear, or wearing bold coloured eyeshadow
like blue or green! No amount of retouching can get rid of imperfections
like these in your photographs. But, it is important to add that bridal
makeup does not need to be applied with a heavy hand in order to appeal
to the camera. After all, you don't want to look like you're wearing a
mask or disguise on your wedding day!
What you need to look for in a Makeup Artist:
Most importantly, you need to find a Makeup Artist who will listen to
your ideas and be able to interpret them. The last thing you want is someone
telling you how you should look on your wedding day.
Here are some other things to look out for:
- Ask if the Artist sterilizes brushes between clients, uses fresh sponges
and takes into consideration the spread of diseases via dirty tools.
- Experience is very important! Ask to see pictures of their work and
about their work history. Be sure they are experienced in makeup for
both photography and video as these are mediums that you will be dealing
with on your wedding day.
- Trial makeup applications are crucial and should be a deciding factor
when choosing who you hire. Wear the makeup for the day and see how
it feels. Did it last? Did your fiancé approve? Were you comfortable
and natural?
- Ask for references and call them. Questions should include if the
Artist was prompt, friendly and organized and whether they worked well
under pressure.
- One thing that can distinguish a professional Makeup Artist from a
want-to-be is the use of formal contracts, marketing material, a website,
brochures and business cards, etc. While these items won't provide any
guarantee of skill level, they do represent a certain degree of investment
in their craft.
Best of luck to all of you on your wedding day!
Tasleema
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