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Don’t make the wrong choice when it comes to photography

August 4, 2010

I see a lot of wedding photos…A LOT. I’m as bad as a bride stalking blogs to see when the pictures are finally posted that I have worked on.

Lately, I have run into brides that are skimping on their photographer or they are going with big companies that randomly assign a photographer without ever seeing their work. Huge mistake….usually. When I hear a big company name, I usually know that their pictures won’t be used in my portfolio because I do have a high standard. Now it’s not always the case but I would say most of the time (like 90% of the time!)

Message is, don’t be cheap with your photographer or not do your homework. I have worked on weddings that had amazing colors, amazing décor and wardrobe but I see their wedding pictures and I feel so bad for them because I know there is no way they thought their photographer through.

Some people think that if there is a big company name – it means great photos and a fair price. Just because you go with an independent doesn’t make mean you will pay more than using a big company, trust me – it will probably cost you less. A lot of the bigger companies have so many hidden costs that you aren’t even aware of and they get you in the end. And not meeting your photographer first is just flat out crazy. I have met some photographers that I didn’t even want to spend the 2 hours with while I was doing makeup, let alone the WHOLE day!

If you are currently contracted with a big company, haven’t even met your photographer and you are unsure of it – lose your deposit and book another one. It will be worth it in the end. There are 2 very important things that will last the rest of your life…your pictures from your wedding day and how you look in them. Don’t skimp on either!

If you need some suggestions for GREAT photographers that are in the Chicagoland area, here are a few of my favorites! You will love them, promise!

www.karaschultz.com

www.redwallphotography.com

www.heatherparker.com

www.jeremylawsonphotography.com (I haven’t had the pleasure of working with Jeremy yet but his pics are fabulous and he is quite hilarious on twitter!)

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Bride with a little bit of rock n roll

July 22, 2010

The dress that was provided to us courtesy of The Frock Shop was so classy and a little bit vintage that we had to rock it out a bit. The flowers that Kristen of Kio Kreations created were filled with all different shades of pinks, purples and blues and accented with feathers and lace. It was my favorite bouquet from the shoot! We rocked KC out with a dark purple smokey eye inspired by the flowers, we the defined eyebrows and kept the lips pale to draw attention to the eyes and not compete with them. The hairpiece that Megan Lim created was perfect and adorable to use on any day besides your wedding day.

Photoshoot Sneak Peek!

July 16, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with Kara Schultz – Photographer, The Frock Shop (dress rentals), Kio Kreations (floral) and Megan Lim Jewelry on a photoshoot a few weeks ago. We did 6 different wedding themes and here is a sneak peek of 3 of the looks we did – Rocker, Simple Chic and Vintage. We had so much fun working on this shoot and can’t wait to show you all the pics. I will be updating the blog on each of the themes with details in the next few weeks. Thanks to my girls for the hair and makeup assistance!

Spotlight Wedding – Leslie and Paul

July 8, 2010

Leslie’s wedding colors are right on trend. Coral is THE color for makeup this year and Leslie was way ahead of the game when she picked out her wedding colors. She didn’t even realize how trendy she was being, she just liked coral. I was so excited when she told me her color scheme and I had a clear vision for the makeup before I even started on her trial. Leslie doesn’t wear much makeup at all on a daily basis but wanted to look natural yet elegant on her wedding day.

Leslie’s makeup consisted of some faux lashes, shimmery champagne eyeshadow with a bit of shadowing and creamy peach blush. Her lashes were already prepared in advance because she got them tinted at a salon and boy it made SUCH a difference, the faux lashes I applied just enhanced her eyes a little bit more. Not to mention that Leslie has gorgeous eyes to begin with. I also carried on the peach/coral makeup accents with the bridesmaids as well by using a peach blush and light color lip.

Her wedding was gorgeous and for someone being so quiet, she sure knows how to work a camera! They got married at St. Peter and Paul in downtown naperville and their reception was at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge.

Congrats Leslie and Paul! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of your wonderful day.

You don’t need to be in a wedding to get your makeup done…

June 20, 2010

98% of my business comes from weddings, the other 2% comes from non-brides. It’s obvious that the makeup application is seriously important on your wedding day, and it is. But there are so many other times when you need a great makeup application:

Family Photos – you’ll still look like yourself, just a better version

Big Date? – Wow him

Bachelorette Parties – go glam on the eyelashes

To Learn – Get a makeup lesson so you can learn the proper way to apply makeup and with the colors that most suit you

Need an idea for your 14 year old daughters birthday? – hire a makeup artist to come to the party and doll up all the girls

High School Reunion – have people wondering how you’ve aged so well.

Halloween – hello!!

Murder Mystery party – you have to look the part right?

I could go on and on. If you ever need services like the ones I mentioned, just know that we are not ONLY wedding artists. We can help you with all your beauty needs!

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