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Why Pre Bridal Skincare Is the Most Overlooked Part of Bridal Beauty and How to Get It Right
When most brides think about getting ready for their big day, their focus naturally goes to the dress, the hair, and of course the makeup. But here’s the truth: the most overlooked (yet most impactful) part of your wedding beauty prep is your skincare . Let’s break it down and more importantly, let’s talk about how to get it right. 1. Why Bridal Skincare Prep Matters More Than You Think Bridal makeup is different from your everyday makeup. It needs to look seamless in dayligh
Mar 252 min read


A Creative Makeup Photoshoot with a Drag Queen!
Working with portrait, branding, and boudoir photographers is a completely different experience from working with bridal photographers....
Jun 9, 20252 min read


Brushes vs Sponges for Foundation: Which Is Better Application?
Photo by Alicia Piva When it comes to achieving a flawless base, the debate between brushes vs sponges for foundation is a long-standing...
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Makeup Lessons for my client Suz
Suz Mcfadden is a branding and portrait photographer and we have been working together since 2021. She is fun loving, and choir singing,...
Feb 8, 20255 min read


Hair and Makeup Tips for Photoshoots
While lighting, angles, and poses play a big role in photoshoots, your makeup and hair can make or break your on-camera look.The camera sees details that the naked eye might miss, and small missteps in your makeup and hair can get magnified. These are my hair and makeup tips for photoshoots. Branding shoot with Emily Kim Photography Makeup mistakes Ignoring skin prep - skipping your skincare is going to end up with your makeup looking patchy which gets magnified on camera. If
Jan 23, 20253 min read


Easy Mom Makeup Routine: A Peek into Lyuba’s Makeup Lesson
Come for a peek at what goes on in a makeup lesson with me. Lyuba had a family photoshoot with Joy of Joy Moon Photography , and she...
Sep 24, 20244 min read


Multipurpose makeup products
Understanding the basic nature of makeup products can simplify the makeup journey and make it less overwhelming. Multipurpose makeup...
Sep 19, 20242 min read


Long Lasting Makeup Brushes
Makeup Brushes are one of the more important makeup tools to have in your makeup bag but with the huge variety and brands available which ones do you choose? Good quality brushes when looked after can last you decades (yes I said it!) Here are my top recommended long lasting makeup brushes. Best, Long Lasting Face Makeup Brushes The type of foundation brush you choose depends on the finish you are looking for. For more coverage, a traditional foundation brush like the one
Sep 19, 20242 min read


How to clean your makeup brushes at home
This one seems to be a no brainer but it’s interesting to see that most people don’t really get around to cleaning their makeup brushes...
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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