Everything you need to know to hire a makeup artist for your wedding but didn't know to ask.
97% of brides hire a makeup artist without ever asking the specific questions needed to get the look they want and end up unsatisfied with the photos they invested heavily in.

/Wedding and Bridal News Articles/ - SCOTTSDALE, AZ, May 11, 2006 - Wedding photos can cost upwards of $10,000 dollars and the photos will be around forever whether you are still married to the person or not. Number one complaint of the bride is that she looks "dated" and her face is washed out.

A makeup artist on site during your wedding can relieve stress, add pampering and be another memorable moment or do the opposite and cause stress and anxiety.

There are 10 simple things to talk to your artist about before you sign on the dotted line.

1. Referrals! Ask for referrals from brides who were satisfied!
2. Ask if product used for foundation is color keyed for film and lighting - remember, fluorescent, tungsten, candle light and natural light will give the same product 4 different colors on your face
3. Ask about contouring your face
4. How will the artist camouflage any blemishes?
5. What about the lipstick used? Yours? Hers? What to do for touch ups?
6. Trial runs are a must! Insist on it!
7. Photograph your trial run, preferably with the camera style that your wedding will be covered with: either digital or celluloid. No polaroids please
8. Longevity: temperature sensitive, sweating, lights and stress: how will the product wear?
9. Get a contract for arrival time, departure time, number of guests, services provided and total cost of services signed with a deposit before the wedding date.
10.What is the artist's main genre of makeup and their training background?

These questions will help give confidence to the bride that she is hiring an experienced artist.

For more information, to attend a Secrets of Bridal Makeup workshop or schedule a one on one coaching session, please call 480-283-5811.
A class listing can be found on www.makeupuniversity.com

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Cherelynn Baker-Richey
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