May has been a busy month to say the least! I worked with some amazing models, tried new products and new techniques. Enjoy one of my adventures below: I was asked by Cari Wible of Pink Parasol Design (http://pinkparasol.org) to come out and play on a Photo Workshop being held by Julie Paisley Photography (http://juliepaisleyphotography.com) at a new venue, the Sage Hill Inn. Excited to be creative for some bridal beauty, I agreed. I cannot be happier with the images that have came from that shoot. One photo with modeling by Aaryn Gries @aarynelizagries and photo by Julie Pais And another with modeling by Caiti Pattillo @caitiward and Image by True North Photo, (http://www.truenorthphoto.wix.com
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Along with the adventurous television shows, commercials, music videos and photo shoots, I also work with brides. Lately bride-to-be's have been contacting me non-stop. I'm not complaining by any means, but balancing weddings with a month-or-so long film is very difficult. I don't want to leave anyone stranded. Brides can be tricky to squeeze into any schedule. This season is filled with beautiful bride-to-be's and wedding parties, that I get to work with. A makeup artist/hair stylist really wears so many hats on every type of job. For a bride, a makeup artist can help her/him plan their special look, and just being there, (as a sounding board and confidant) for them. From keeping them calm and comfortable, to keeping the bridal party and mothers happy. But at the end of each bridal beautification, the reward is always there. Seeing the tears of joy, the support and the magic of it all is just amazing. I also get to be a personal makeup artist and/or hair stylist for my long time friends for their big days, that is more magical than words can fully describe. Fall has been filled with those memories and moments. To the right was a very special one of those moments, Jessica, a best friend of almost 20 years got married to Mark Tsai, at the Hollins House in Santa Cruz, CA. Her wedding party consisted of family and friends of hers that I hadn't seen in years. It was SUCH a special day. I even cried after I did HER makeup, I am so happy for my gorgeous friend, for everything she and Mark have accomplished and the wonderful people they are. I am a very lucky girl to have been a part of this day. Makeup by myself on bride and bridal party. Hair for bride by me, bridal party hair by Camilla Betteridge, (San Francisco, CA). Cari Wible is a photographer that I have worked with for a couple years now, she has been mentioned in previous blogs. She asked me to be a part of her "The Great and Powerful Oz", themed and styled Wedding photoshoot. It was fun being able to help Cari in her beginning stages when she needed it. It was only common sense to bring in a hairstylist friend in on the fun! We have such awesome images coming, but we were fortunate enough to have The Austin Wedding Guide publish these three photos on a page in their fall/winter 2013 magazine. A little birdy told me The Austin Wedding Guide is going to publish more images on their blog, and there could be other wedding blog submissions, be sure to keep on the lookout! Photography by Cari Wible, shot on location at TerrAdorna in Manor, TX. Models left to right; Lola, Ana and Shelby. Makeup by me, Hair by Stephanie Marlar. I found that I also have 2 other images in the Austin Wedding Guide. Both shoots also by Cari Wible. I have posted another below, shot on location at BeeLavish Vintage Rentals, Model; Elizabeth. Gown by Juliana Azar, Makeup and Hair by me. It's so interesting how much wedding work I have had this year. Almost as if planning my own wedding, has made some cosmic connection with other brides to be. Super fun wedding fall/winter! Until next time... 6/2/12 Shot by Cari Wible Photography. M/H by me. At Thurman's Mansion, Driftwood TX. More photos to come!
I was fortunate enough to work with CARI WIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY, and bride, Krystal Meland Ware on her bridal portraits as makeup and hair artist. The image can be seen on the cover of HILL COUNTRY WEDDING IDEAS MAGAZINE. I have added a photo below of the cover and you can find more images in my BRIDAL portfolio. The photos are simply stunning! To contact Cari Wible, CLICK HERE.
NOTE* If you are wondering why the MAC Cosmetics addition to my title below, I used to be a represented artist for them, when you use their products for photoshoots sometimes they sponsor artists. Since no contact has arrived from my email to them, I believe they stopped doing that. But it doesn't hurt to try, right? Knox Photographics is an Austin, TX based photographer. We met through a mutual friend, Harper. Harper called me over a year ago to do her pinup/boudoir photoshoot makeup & hair for her significant other, (now husband). Instantly I knew Knoxy and I would get along smashingly. Our busy schedules cause us to miss each other more often, but whenever she calls me up for my services, I always know I'm in for a treat. Which brings me to the photo above. (Knoxy is famous for her instagram iphone photos, as well as her professional camera portraits.) I was touching up the mavens Mary & Ali of STRANGE FRUIT PR, when Knoxy snapped the photo above. They are a wonderful pair of partners that own the Austin based company, Strange Fruit PR. I know big things will be sure to come from those talented ladies! The set was designed by Strange Fruit, Knoxy and her fabulous assistant Christina. That day will surely go into the FireMakeup history books of fun, adventure filled shoots! The finished product has yet to come out. Be sure to check their websites for the images! CLICK HERE to contact Knox Photographics.
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Jessi Pagel is a makeup and hair artist working in commercial, lifestyle, corporate, editorial, tv and live events. This blog has everything from how-to's to the adventures of her life and works in progress.
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