Hair & Make-Up Artist - 4th February 2012

I was contacted by a makeup at the end of 2011 via the Model Mayhem website as she was looking for a local photographer to work with.  Having not done any beauty shots myself, and looking at her work I thought this would be a great opportunity.  We arranged to meet in January for coffee and to chat about out ideas.  I pulled out some pictures from magazines on the sort of thing I would like to do and the MUA did likewise, the good thing was that we were looking for similar styles.  We had a great chat and arranged a date for the shoot.

The plan was to originally do a fitness shoot with a male model, and yes not much make-up needed I know,  but it would have been something new for the both of us.  Sadly the model couldn't make the day we had planned but thankfully the MUA had two models she had used before and they were both available which was great !

Saturday 4th February arrived, again I was nervous, mainly about things like lighting, but I think that is natural.  The MUA then got to work.  I have to say that I have never worked with a MUA before and watching her work was amazing.  An extra helper was on hand too to help with the styling which was a great help to me.  We started off with a 'Ava Gardner' look from a picture that the MUA had bought with her.  I have to say I think we got it spot on !

I took so many shots, just couldn't stop as everything was looking and going so well !

Then it was time to change models and try some other styles and looks.  Again the MUA didn't disappoint. 

I had so many favourite shots of the day I was then in a dilemma on which ones to give to the MUA and the models !

I had the most wonderful and enjoyable day.  There was plenty of laughter, singing (I have to work with music on).  Thank you to everyone on the day.