Natural Light

So many of my brides ask me what type of lighting is best for their wedding day when getting their makeup done.  There is no debate about this... NATURAL LIGHT is the only way to go.  As a professional, I can do my work in almost any environment but the most challenging part is getting the perfect lighting for the job.  Bathroom light is very yellow and washes people's complexion out.  Over a table lighting is difficult because it creates a shadow and does not give an even distribution of light.  Worst of all FLUORESCENT lights. They dull the complexion and change the tone to a drab and lifeless mess.  So for your wedding day set up your artist near a window with direct sunlight.  Even for your everyday makeup application, use natural light and I'm sure you will be very happy with the difference.

-          Making sure to laugh and relax on your wedding day

I find myself very fortunate to have worked with the brides I have.  More often than I can count I’ve worked with women that are just beaming on their special day and really take in the special moments.  Having worked with hundreds of bridal parties over the years I realize that the ones who are calm and laughing end up looking the best.   And after all, why not laugh and relax… YOU ARE THE BRIDE… nothing starts without you and everyone around you is there to support and take care of you.  

Also, you should not apologize for having demands on your special day.  You are organizing the biggest event in your life and it takes a lot of time and patience and diligence to do so.  So don’t think you are being a bridezilla for having demands.  In my opinion, what makes a bridezilla is the lack of laughter.  Take the day with ease and realize that the most important part of the day is that you are marrying the man that you love and you have your close friends and family there to help you. 

Great Brides from 2011

Classic Beauty... need I say more?

I have had such beautiful brides I've worked with this season and I'd love to share some photos with my viewers.  My brides all had such unique styles that may be of great inspiration to those trying to capture their day of makeup looks.  Some of my brides are very classic and fresh looking, while others are dramatic and glamorous.  All are so beautiful in their own way.  The 2011 season is not over yet and I know I will have more great photos to show soon!

She was so fun to work with and I wanted to have that stand out in the makeup.  The purple smokey eyes were just the right touch!

1920's look is so fabulous!  I love it when a bride wants to do a red lip!

The magenta and silver colors really made her eyes pop!