Hiring a Professional Makeup Artist

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There is an age old statement, that when your being photographed wear more makeup. This may be true to a degree. If you don’t wear makeup at all, then by all means more is necessary. It’s a new age and in today’s world of digital photography, every bit of makeup shows up a little more than usual. Flawless makeup is very important. So how do you achieve that?

First and foremost, if you can, hire a professional. Ask if they are licensed and what kind of experience they have with wedding makeup. Do they come to you or do you have to go to them. If your having a morning wedding, chances are you don’t have a lot of time to be running around.

You should ask if they have a portfolio, examples of what they have done, so you can see for yourself how their work photographs. Every “professional” makeup artist has one. You should never hire a makeup artist sight unseen. Go for a trial, some will charge for this service and some will not. Everyone is different. How long will the makeup last? Do they offer a product line that you can purchase for touch ups if necessary?

Beware of sales people masquerading as makeup artists. If they are more interested in selling you products than the work at hand you might leave them spending more money than necessary with more products than you know what to do with. If their work holds up all you should need for touch up that day is your lip products and powder.

A good makeup artist knows what effect lighting has on makeup. You will be seen in all kinds of light on your big day. Outside for pictures, and inside. Church lighting, candle light and most importantly, face to face with your guests and your groom. A seasoned makeup artist will know the right amount of makeup to apply so that you look good in all of these situations.

If it just doesn’t seem to be in your budget and you will be doing your own makeup here are a few tips in getting a flawless look.

* Makeup sure your foundation makeup matches your skin exactly. If you feel you are too pale, you can always add color with bronzers. If your base in not right, it will be the first thing you’ll notice in your photos.

• Use a damp sponge to apply foundation. Using your fingers will give you uneven coverage. Blend it down below the jaw line.
• Make sure you have good brushes for your powder products, such as eyeshadow and blush. Using the sponge applicators that usually come with eyeshadows will deliver too much product and result in wasted time in blending. Brushes give a nice haze of color . Softness is the key.
• And last, always finish with a loose powder all over the face. This blends your blush, seals the foundation and keeps down unnecessary shine. Without it your makeup will not last half as long as it would if you used it. Just remember less is more.

This article was submitted by Lynn Tassinari Wegiel, a Professional Makeup Artist whose work has been recognized internationally as well as locally on stage and screen and in print. She has been working with brides for over 20 years. Lynn can reach be reached at 413-564-6994