Sharing the Joy....

Many people ask me if I like being a makeup/hair artist. Normally I answer back with a quick "yes", but truthfully that doesn't really cover the half of it. I don't "like" my job, I LOVE IT! Why?...well if you were in my shoes you would know exactly what I meant.
Even though I'm a makeup/hair artist, I wear a variety of other hats in my life as a mother, daughter, sister, wife, artist, teacher, beauty expert and a business woman. All of these elements add a lot of flavor to the mix, so I just thought to myself "you've logged a lot of hours on this interesting journey of yours, so you might as well share the ride". So I am! That will be the only way for you to understand what I love about my profession and why I love living in the moment....

5/26/2010

FEATURED GROOMAL SESSION~ Oakstream Photography

Brittney and Carlos what a great couple and I am so happy Brittney found me kinda by accident. Her session turned out amazing! The look for Brittney is elegant and demure... with a soft updo. She is as beautiful on the inside as the out and I cant wait for their wedding next week. Also what an honor it was to work with Alisha Ekstrom of Oakstream photography, her work is incredible! You can view more of Brittney and Carlos's session at www.oakstreamphotography.com/blog






















































FEATURED GROOMAL SESSION~ Rikki and Phil

Rikki has been in my family for a very long time, I can't believe she is getting married. The look for her groomal session was sweet and demure... Soft but sultry makeup and a loose with lots of texture updo. The flower just adds to her romantic look.









5/25/2010

FEATURED FORMAL SESSION~Moments by Kellee Photography

Kelsi and Chris, what a fun, fun couple! Enjoy their Groomal Session photographed by the talented Kellee Smith of Moments by Kellee (http://www.momentsbykellee.com/). The first picture is one of her photographers choice, the others are first edits. I'm always so grateful she offers to share with me the pictures in a more raw format so you can view my work more up close. What more can I say about these two; their pictures turned out stunning! I look forward to making Kelsi and Chris look their absolute best on their wedding day. Kelsi's makeup was accentuated and defined for her features, with soft feminine hair.














5/22/2010

FEATURED WEDDING SESSION~ VANDERBEEK IMAGES/ ALICIA

Alicia is such a sweet and kind person. The look for her wedding day was elegant, and simplicity. Soft makeup and hair. Congratulations Alicia.
For more photos of this wedding; please visit the Vanderbeek Blog at http://vanderbeekimages.blogspot.com/









5/14/2010

FEATURED SENIOR PORTRAIT SESSION... Moments by Kellee Photography

Chloe came for hair and makeup for her senior pictures, taken by the talented Kellee Smith of Moments by Kellee (http://www.momentsbykellee.com/). She rocked her session and loved the way they turned out.














FEATURED ENGAGEMENT SESSION...Moments by Kellee Photography

Photography by Moments by Kellee (http://www.momentsbykellee.com/)


FEATURED ENGAGEMENT SESSION...Moments by Kellee Photography

Photograpy by Moments by Kellee (http://www.momentsbykellee.com/).














5/13/2010

FEATURED GROOMAL SESSION...Magnifique Photography

Ruthann is my bride from Cincinnatti Ohio. Her and Jason's wedding will be this July and I look forward to going out and being a part of their special day as their makeup and hair artist.
Photographer: Magnifique Photography
Makeup: Carrie Purser
Hair: Brooke Wilkinson














































































































5/06/2010

BRAZILIAN SMOOTHING TREATMENT AND HAIR EXTENSION...

Before and After pictures of this client who came for color, brazilian smoothing treatment and hair extensions.












































5/04/2010

STEVEN ROBERTSON HAIRPIECE WORKSHOP...Jake Garn Photography

This is my 'hairpiece' I created in Steven Robertson's Hairpiece Workshop.

Photographer: Jake Garn
Makeup: Paula J. Dahlberg
Wardrobe: Carmen Nydegger
Model: Ashlay Hancey