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....

6/12/2011

FEATURED PHOTO SHOOT WITH MATT SPENCER PHOTOGRAPHY

Meet Miss Bridget, her and I go way back to high school days (well that's just a few years ago hehe). Anyway, Bridget had contacted me with some interest in this amazing project she is involved with and was excited to share she could utilize my services of a hair and makeup specialist to help. Needless to say she didn't need to beg!! So a couple months ago we all met at Day Break and had this wonderful photo session with the very talented Matt Spencer http://www.mattspencerphotography/
This was a really long day of shooting, but as you can see with these beautiful pictures it was well worth it. The energy that fulfilled us that day is one I will never forget as it was the birth of new journeys for most everyone involved with this shoot. I can not wait for this project to come full circle, until then enjoy the radiance of my beautiful friend Bridget and Matt's amazing photography.
My friend Bridget is a transformational author and motivational speaker. You can learn more about her and her work at http://www.mbridgetcook.com/









































































































































6/11/2011

FEATURED ENGAGEMENT SESSION~ PACE PHOTOGRAPHY

Kirsten and Mark...what a fun couple! Kirsten had found me through her cousin as she (Alexis) was one of my very first brides. When I first met Kirsten she said she always wanted to have her wedding in Hawaii, but instead of taking all her money there she chose me (lucky me) and they will be having their honeymoon in Hawaii. I feel so fortunate to get the best brides, like many Kirsten came with total faith and confidence in me as she wanted the entire package (hair color, hair cut and hair and makeup artistry for everything). Yes, I love these type of brides :)
When she told Mark he has to get his airbrush makeup done too, (of course he was a bit resistant). Now as the proof is in the pictures of how evenly there flawless faces match one another and he actually liked the airbrush makeup.
I cant wait for this beautiful brides bridal pictures, she is strikingly beautiful and I love to make those beautiful blue eyes of hers pop!
Photography by Pace Photography





























5/16/2011

FEATURED FORMAL SESSION~ STACI & MATT

Beautiful Bride + Handsome Groom + Beautiful location + Amazing Photographer = One AMAZING FORMAL SESSION!
Photography by Elizabeth Taylor Frandsen www.etfphotography.com














































































































































































































































FEATURED BRIDAL SESSION~ KODI

I first meet Kodi a year ago, she had just returned from serving charity work in Africa and contacted me with interest in hair and makeup as she was now competing in the MCV pageant. I know impressive already,
right! Anyway, I instantly feel in love with her (how can you not). Kodi is one of the sweetest girls I have ever met! So a year later she contacts me again and tells me she is now getting married and wanted my services for her special day! I was so tickled to hear where life had taken Kodi over the year and could not have been more honored to be sharing this moment with her. We schedule her consultation and of course she brings her dad with her again. This is what I admired the most about Kodi is the relationship she and her father share, it is truly something special. On her wedding day all I could think about was how her father was not only giving away his little girl, but his best friend. Kodi's contagious smile is only a reflection of the love that surrounds her, but also the beauty she has within that radiates all around her. Photography by Wendi Coombs Photography





























5/05/2011

FEATURED ENGAGEMENT SESSION~ ETF PHOTOGRAPHY

Staci had contacted me while I was on vacation is Scottsdale. She said she needed the works and her wedding was a month away. When I say the works, cut and color, hair extensions, makeup and signature hair design for engagements, formals and wedding day. Yes, this is exactly the type of clients I love calling me!! Well with such short notice and having a booked calendar already I was able to arrange everything to get this beautiful bride all ready for her pre- wedding photo sessions. Staci is a very simple woman that exemplifies natural beauty. She is as sweet on the inside as she looks on the out. I love how she earns to learn, she really is amazing. Very laid back and down to earth, but as you can see shes also has a real elegance about her. I kept her look very sweet with soft tones and her hair with light curls. I think it mimics the natural beauty of the cherry blossoms and I could not be happier. Also I always love working with new photographers and seeing the results in talents coming together to produce beautiful pictures. Elizabeth Taylor Frandsen has an amazing talent, one that can really capture the essences of real beauty, http://www.etfphotography.com/


























































































































You can just feel the love between these two.