Happy one year wedding anniversary Ronnie & Ashley Colyer.
- WHEN: July 11, 2015
- WHERE: Cincinnati Nature Center, Krippendorf Lodge
- PHOTOGRAPHER: Melissa Ball / A Lot Like Love Photography
(iPhone photos by Chenese Bean)
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Hillary Clinton Rally!
On Monday, June 27 I spent the entire day working on an amazing project... the Hillary Clinton rally! Which took place in Cincinnati, OH at the Cincinnati Art Museum.
I was a part of the NBC news crew as the key makeup artist for several news correspondents which aired live on MSNBC; Andrea Mitchell, Kristen Welker and Amy Chozick.
Working with NBC over the past three years has been a huge blessing to my career. Besides bridal, working on the sets of film, video and television projects is actually where I started my career as a makeup artist. I started out as an assistant, working along side of another artist (key artist) who was more experienced than I and over the course of time I began to study, learn and grow my experience level in this arena to go from assistant to the key artist.
Below are a few behind the scene photos, enjoy!
A key makeup artist is a department head that is responsible for planning the makeup designs for all leading and supporting cast.
Photoshoot Throwback
I had a wonderful time working on set for JulyMichael's CD cover and marketing promo materials back in March 2012. Where she and her management team traveled to Cincinnati to shoot with photographer Annette Navarro. Kelsey Wing was the fashion stylist and I did makeup. It was truly a fun shoot. And below is a video from behind the scenes of this fun filled day.
Radio Interview!
This past Sunday I had to awesome opportunity to be a guest on "Community Focus". A special segment that airs on ROU 92.1 and HOT 102.9 in Dayton, Ohio (my hometown) with Faith Daniels.
Community Focus highlights a special guest each week from the Dayton, Ohio area to discuss what the individual or business does but to get the community involved by supporting them.
I had the awesome pleasure to discuss my life as a makeup artist. A little bit on how I got started and so much more.
Below is an audio clip from the show. Enjoy!
Get The Look: Pakistani Bride
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to work with Anam (referred to me by a previous client and her sister-in-law) for her wedding reception held at the new Holiday Inn in West Chester. Below are a few shots prior to her making her entrance in addition to a list of a few products used to create her look for the evening.
- Huda Beauty False Lashes In Giselle
- Urban Decay "Smoked" Eye Shadow Palette & Eyeliner Pencil
- Stila Cosmetics Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick In Fiore
- L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara In Black
- MAC Cosmetics Blush In Gingerly
- Kevyn Aucoin Sensaual Skin Enhancer Concealer
- Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Shimmer Brick In Rose
(other products used but not shown in illustration above)
- Mally Beauty Perfect Prep Primer
- AJ Crimson Pro Foundation
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow In Dark Brown
- Kat Von D Tattoo Liquid Liner
Catalog Shoot!
Yay... It's finally out and I can now share the news. The restraints have been lifted and the proof is in the the pudding, LOL! This past summer I had the opportunity to work on a 4-day shoot for Cintas, the worlds largest uniform supplier. Even though I've worked on othet projects for Cintas in the past, this was my 2nd time working on their catalogs shoots. And my first time as the lead artist! I blogged briefly about this back in September, but I couldn't go into detail. Below are a few images from the catalog That I worked on, along with some behind the scene photos of it's coordinating image for you to see what went on behind the scenes.
CBS Sports Shoot With Jim Brown!
Yesterday I had an amazing opportunity to work with legendary football player, activist & Jim Brown for a highlight for the NFL "Thursday Night Football" and CBS Sports. The shoot was taken place at Miami University and will be seen on television tonight during the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns game. And to give you a glimpse of what went on to put this promo together, I'm sharing a few behind the scene photos that I'm sure you'll enjoy! Also be sure to follow #TNF on all social media outlets.
TV Commercial!
Last month I had the pleasure of working on set for a television commercial produced and directed by Tony Pierce of Pierce Media Inc. for Center for Closing the Health Gap. Which has already started airing on various television channels and will end by Thanksgiving.
Center for Closing the Health Gap is a non-profit organization, founded in 2004, committed to raising awareness about and eliminating racial and health disparities across Greater Cincinnati.
I've shared below the commercial along with a few photos from what was involved to make it all happen. Enjoy!
Cincinnati Makeup Artist: Fabulous Furs Catalog
There's nothing more exciting like seeing your work on the cover of a magazine or catalog. The Donna Salyers' Fabulous Furs holiday 2015 catalog is out and filled with some new and "fabulous" items for women, men, children and your home.
I'm ever so grateful to get the many opportunities to work on their photo shoots. While supporting a cruelty-free company. Yes that's right, all of Fabulous Furs items are 100% faux (fake) fur.
Below are a few photos from behind the scenes. To shop, visit www.fabulousfurs.com!
(hair by Sarah Stear of Eros Salon, catalog photos & Cornelia Guest video by Kortnee Kate Photography, flowers by Courtenay Lambert Florals , models from Factor Women)
Tatyana & Alan!
The countdown to the end of my busy 2015 wedding season will soon begin. And last weekends wedding was so beautiful, realizing that actually made me a bit sad. Tatyana and Alan tied the knot & partied all night at The Manor House, one of my favorite venues!
The direction I chose for her makeup was completely inspired by her Maggie Sottero gown from Bridal & Formal. Matte contoured skin with highlight and shimmer on various parts of her face. Shimmery smokey eyes using a Dior eye shadow palette, pink glowing cheeks by NARS and a shiny deep mauve lip. After curling her lashes, I applied not one but two pairs of false lashes by gluing them both together before application... one pair for lengthening and another for thickening.
Hair for Tatyana and her entire bridal party was done by Melissa & Kara from Salon Neveah.
(wedding photo by Style & Creative, behind the scenes photos by me & Facebook and engagement photos by Maxim Photo Studio)
