A Day In My Life

   Every day in this profession something different. I meet people who want to be famous three out of seven days a week. The talent ranges in age from the very young to the old. Some have experience, others do not. For many, it is their first photo shoot. Nervous and anxious, they arrive at the photo studio I work at most days. Usually I have spoken to them beforehand on the phone, giving them details about the shoot.  I never know what to expect as they arrive. 

Once I had a man who lived three hours away from the studio forget  half of his wardrobe,  a women appeared  with blistered lips, and a model that showed up with ONLY skimpy clothes despite her desire to work in a conservative Cleveland market. Some of my clients say I am  the first professional makeup artist they have ever met. Others tell me their previous photo shoot horror stories detailing how the makeup artist failed completely and the shoot turned out awful.

    I ask talent to come in with no makeup on, so they must  trust me.  I feel the pressure to come through for them.  I am willing to do what they ask, keeping in mind what the agent wants. I have to meet them in the middle and create a look both parties are happy. The look that makes each of them money. Money is what everyone wants, either more or extra. Money is why people take up acting or modeling. They would love to leave their day job for this dream but, in Cleveland, many can't do this. 

   I work hard to help as many as I can obtain that dream. I plan on giving you a look at my life as a makeup artist; tips on hair, makeup, and wardrobe. As the saying goes, "We learn something new everyday". So let's learn  together!