Behind the Scenes: Makeup for Erin Kathleen Couture Shoot

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As you may or may not know I do a bit of freelance makeup artistry on the weekends. I've had a few people ask to see makeup that I've done on others so I decided that I'll start integrating a few of those into blog entries so you guys can see some snippets of my work.

This shoot was for Erin Kathleen Couture's Fall 10 collection and she had 3 models that she wanted me to make look classic and fresh. I've worked with Erin before and she gathers tear sheets in her binder of what look she's going for, which makes my job easy! The makeup needed to look clean and beautiful to bring out the gorgeous pieces in her collection.

All three girls had the same look with natural light brown colors on the eyes and warm pink on the lips and cheeks with a glowy complexion.

I will say that I have a terrible time remembering to take proper "before" shots so in this before the model already has concealer on. ;)



This model, I learned, actually went to elementary school with my husband back in the day and married a guy who I graduated high school with! Small world.


I also forgot the proper before on this model too. She has on concealer and foundation here. But I mean, she already had perfect skin before this too so it's not much difference. XD


For her, we actually did a second "evening" look with brown smokey eyes and cherry red gloss.


And here was the beautiful jewelry we got to work with. Beads from Africa, India, and South America! So pretty!


The hairstylist worked on one model while I did makeup on the other side on another.


Here is a model with Erin herself, styling the outfits to be shot.


And here are all the pretty ladies after it was all over!


The girls were all super nice and lighthearted and come on, it's easy to make girls who are already beautiful inside and out look photo-ready. I know I always find before and after pics fascinating so I hope you all enjoyed seeing this little behind the scenes look at one of my makeup gigs!

<3

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22 comments

  1. i love before and afters too.
    you did a lovely job with the make-up on this shoot. all the girls have gorgeous eyes!

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  2. the looks are really pretty! the only thing I noticed is that the concealer seems too light on all of them.

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  3. Aww, looks like it was a lot of fun! You did a lovely job on all the girls!

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  4. Great job! You really enhanced the models' natural beauty.

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  5. Hi Jen ^^

    I have a post on my blog about the Sunshine award and you are one of the people who inspires me so I pass on the award to you ^^ please collect the award image at http://littlebrat08.blogspot.com

    Thanks! ^^

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  6. Wow those models look great! Great job Jen! Post more of these, I like!

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  7. thanks for sharing! I love seeing before and after pics. All of the girls' makeup looks really pretty! =]

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  8. great job! looks very natural and brings out the models features! :)

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  9. the makeup looks natural and lovely! can i ask what brand/shade of lipstick you used for the first model?

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  10. Victoria: I made the concealer lighter than their skin so that they would look extra bright and glowy! It doesn't look too extreme in professional photography. ;)

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  11. nice makeovers!,i love the last one hehe.

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  12. I love how you did their makeup. The models look so pretty <3

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  13. can you please do a tutorial on their eye make up? it looks so natural. perfect for day time :) thanks

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  14. Hey Jen! You did a fabulous job. They look great!

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  15. Great job! I hope you can do a tutorial on how you did their makeup.=)

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  16. i do love before and afters, haha. this post was great.

    been lurking for a while now and finally decided to come out and comment because i love your blog!

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  17. I love your before and afters! They are all pretty girls, but you did an amazing job! Love it!

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  18. Beautiful work Jen! I especially like the last makeup look!

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  19. you really enhanced their natural beauty! great job, Jen! I really would love to see more of your work :) I love looking at before & after pics! :P

    <3 caroline

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  20. I'm sure you've forgotten by now, but any chance you remember what lipstick the first model is wearing? I love that color!

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  21. Ariel: They are wearing NYX Round lipstick in "Doll". It's one of my favorite lipsticks since it looks good on most clients. ^.^

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