On an early Sunday morning on January 22, 2012, Sara Johnson (www.sarajohnsonphoto.com) and I started our morning with Luana for her photo shoot. Makeup, wardrobe and massage room set up, we were ready to shoot. I love these pictures. They truly capture a massage experience with Luana. I have had several massages from Luana and I leave feeling relaxed and […]
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11.6.11 A ceremony and celebration with Randi and Silas. I received these pictures from Emily Snitzer Photography (www.emilysnitzer.com) this week, and thought I would share. Beautiful pictures to capture a great day. I loved working with Randi. She communicated what she was looking for, any changes she had, and thoughts about her day. When it came […]
Read MoreSarah and Brook were married on October 29, 2011 at the Arizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum in Mesa. I loved how unique of a ceremony and reception choice this was. The pictures capture how truly great of a space this was. Elegant and beautiful. I am so grateful Sarah booked me […]
Read MoreDeciding on the perfect first post for 2012 involved playing the waiting game. As with all great ventures, time is needed to line up every step of the process. This process called for time to allow the photographer to edit pictures, get to the lovely bride, and pass along to moi. But well worth the wait. A […]
Read MoreI was asked to give some insight to an intern at a bridal magazine on what the trends are in bridal makeup for fall and winter 2011. And since I was feverishly typing, I thought I would make it my blog update (since its been ages….) as well. Here. It. Goes. The looks for brides […]
Read MoreWestern X. Season 1 is wrapped! It’s been such a great experience to be a part of this webseries. If you haven’t checked out episodes 1-3 and coming soon trailer, go here www.westernxtheshow.com and take a look. This series is getting a lot of buzz. It will also have a spot at the Phoenix Comicon […]
Read MoreWhew! It has been awhile since I wrote. It’s been a busy few months. Lots of photoshoots, weddings and Western X work. As much as people have been sick of hearing about the royal wedding, I think it is a great news story. A bit excessive, maybe, but it was refreshing to hear a story […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again. Wedding season. I love wedding season. I have said it many times before, but I really enjoy doing wedding makeup. It’s a great time to play up the brides features and create a “kicked up natural” look. I’ve coined that phrase and I stand by it. I truly feel a bride should look […]
Read MoreThe Miss America pageant was this weekend in Las Vegas. This is a great article via CNN about the 2nd youngest winner in the pageants run. http://bit.ly/ehafZi 17 year old Teresa Scanlan of Nebraska. Follow all the updates and news at http://www.missamerica.org/ . On the surface Miss America is about gorgeous dresses, hair and makeup. But […]
Read MoreI hope 2010 has been an abundant and amazing year! I can’t believe it is coming to an end. Time flies! I am so grateful for all the opportunities I have been a part of this year, and all the people that have pushed me to better my skills as a makeup artist. I truly appreciate […]
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