Nadia- a makeup artist's dream

Nadia was so sweet to send me these shots of her and her girls, taken by Mabyn Ludke Photography. See her full blog on Nadia and Mike here www.mabyn.com/wedding/nadia-mikes-love-story/. 

Be sure to look at the hangers Nadia made for her and her girls to hang their dresses. She seriously is thinking of starting an Etsy business and I think she would sell tons!

Her location was the Sheraton at Syracuse University, which I love as a makeup artist for several reasons. Lots of room and lots of natural light.

Gorgeous hair piece. Just one of many beautiful details Nadia thought of.

Nadia followed all of the prep tips we send to our brides to help the day stay on schedule and keep everyone on the same page. 

She had great photo opps for her girls with them all in matching robe's.

So beautiful! Outside and in!

Thank you Nadia for the photos and the 5 start review on Wedding Wire. We loved being a part of your day!

Makeup artists in Syracuse have fun too!

Being a makeup artist in Syracuse does have some fun opportunities beyond doing makeup for bridal work. While bridal is a large part of our business, we also do commercials, print work, head shots, charity functions and on occasion entertainers.
When I got the call from an agent in California for a makeup artist gig in August, I was psyched! And the timing was perfect. I was asked if I knew a hair stylist. So of course I gave her my "go to" girl's, Tiffany Dewald, contact info.
The dynamic duo at it again! Our newest artist Christina would be with us to, to assist as needed.
It was kept pretty hush hush who Tiffany and I would be working with until the week of the show. Then we were told it would be Bridgit Mendler! Now my daughter Gigi is 5 and addicted to Disney, so I knew who she was. What I didn't know is she is an amazing singer beyond Disney type music!

back stage with Bridgit!

She was also so gracious! My daughter was so excited, she made Bridgit a card and asked me to take it to her. Bridgit sent home an autographed picture for Gigi's wall.

Myself, Christina, & Tiffany with our backstage bracelets

Neara Russell (taken with my point and shoot camera)

Bridgit's keyboardist, Neara Russell, stopped in to say hi and see what Bridgit's makeup looked like so she could coordinate. So I sat her down and did some shadow, false lashes and a quick look. She loved getting tips on applying false lashes!

Bridgit Mendler at New York State Fair

While I was out front trying to get a few shots for the blog, I noticed a guy with a nice big pro camera shooting as well.I mentioned we do charity events as well. And that's where I knew him from. We had worked together on a fundraiser for The American Heart Association, Go Red for Women. He was very generous in sending me the rest of these(including the one of Bridgit above). Thanks Chuck!www.cperkinsphotography.com

So, I had a great time, heard great music and my daughter thinks I am the coolest mom ever.. I wonder how long that will last? Hopefully a couple of years, or until I get another amazing opportunity like this.