Our fave wedding photo makeup tips
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We tend to find a balance between skin looking like skin and looking like you’re wearing makeup.
We lean in towards supportive and nurturing ingredients from skincare prep to our own TL makeup line to using other products from suppliers.
Our goal is to make sure each client feels like themselves and having those conversations about their comfort levels and preferences.
This editorial photoshoot for a magazine was the same rules we’ve developed on what natural beauty makeup is and can be.
The model didn’t have perfect skin and had little sensitivity from other makeup applications, so even for this type of photoshoot, we still went with our principles.
Finding that balance between skin and wearing makeup.
Timeless, enhanced and refreshed are our goals.
READ MOREMountain elopements and travels anywhere in Alberta
We still enjoy elopements! They’ve been a thing for as far back as we can remember.
We typically have a minimum count of face/head depending on the season and weekend, however, for weekday elopements we are flexible 😉
💄 Travels to you. We will arrive the night before to avoid the unexpected
💄 We have traveled to pretty far distances and as long as you reach out sooner, we can plan effectively. We would be happy to!
💄 We do a pre-wedding trial closer to date or do our best to accommodate if you’re popping into the city for final wedding plans. Or, zero stress if we end up game planning on wedding day. We try to accommodate you as much as possible
💄 Makeup and hair timeline, we usually request no more than 2 hours to give us wiggle room. We will still exit at a time that gives you YOUR time to do the little things, put on dress etc
💄 Style of makeup and hair- things to consider. If its a heli-elopement and/or with a hike, we need to discuss hair absolutely. Nothing like the choppers wind ripping out your hairstyle 😬
READ MOREHow clients prep for their upcoming appointment
When our clients prep for their upcoming photoshoots, we then create a little harmony together
What does prepping mean? Allow us to break this down.
Preparing should not be an obsession! If it’s stressing you out, you’re overthinking everything.
Preparing your wardrobe with tones that compliment you the best. If you need to shop, go shopping a week out. That’s our trick personally OR if nothing resonates, black or white is our go-to. *Black shirt will mean a bit more makeup FYI
Hair. We’ve seen it all. Don’t change anything if you just want an update or refresh with your portraits. We’ve seen the client who stresses and decides to switch up the hair, fusses to style it because it’s a new style; or expects the same results from the last photoshoot in which we’re like “You have different hair…” A new hairstyle should be well thought out!!
Lash extensions. Don’t overkill. They should allow your eyes to look and be open. A good fill should almost leave people asking “Are those real?”. We should be able to see your eye makeup. The entire eye look should be complimentary. If you have never worn lash extensions, your upcoming photoshoot may not be the best time for a trial run. Just sayin.
Skin prepping. The 1st rule is your makeup will only look extra flawless if you take care of your skin and skincare. Treatments should be booked weeks out. Ask your skin tech about recovery because if you did a peel or are using retinol, makeup won’t stick Figure out your botox and fillers accordingly. Again, if any of these are new be sure you ask questions to feel our new skin routine so that together your skin and our makeup application is close to perfection as a team.
Day of. Don’t overbook your day. We get it as we’re all busy and squeezing in a photoshoot is another thing in your schedule. We will say this. Those who plan accordingly for their makeup/hair timelines and have wiggle room to change, and feel confident going into the actual photoshoot certainly have a better outcome. Don’t rush. Enjoy this moment.
See you in our chair soon!!!
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Tis the season to get back into the swing of things!
If not sure what products you may need, certainly take a look at our Makeup Lesson promo that is now on
The sale ends January 5th.
Makeup Lesson Sale is now on
We love time with beautiful clients to share best and easy tips, and tricks to update their makeup applications.
Few reasons to schedule with Trena at her Home studio ( located in Beltline)
- Feeling frustrated with your makeup or beauty products? Nothing seems to work, and your makeup seems to vanish throughout the day.
- Consider changing your hairstyle or color, especially the color, to refresh your look. Also, update your makeup routine.
- If you have upcoming events, pageants, or performances, and want to learn the best tips for these occasions, we’ve got you covered.
- After an illness or cancer, everything may have changed, and it’s the perfect time to build confidence and celebrate your journey.
- If you’re having a destination wedding and can’t find a makeup artist, don’t worry, we can help.
- And if you simply want to simplify your look and save time, we can assist with that too.
