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Bridal Makeup Artist, Wedding Makeup Artist helpful hints & advice :

1- What is a wedding/ bridal  makeup consultations? It is a 30 minutes of online or by phone
advise and information about the theme of the look, rates & etc. You may offer this service
for free.

up on a white color out fit and to bring a few photos of what they up on a white color out fit
and to bring a few photos of what they may have in mind for the makeup. This service priced
at 20% up to 50% of the full  bridal application rate.
50% of the full  bridal application rate.


partial lost by keeping the security deposit. That is why they call it a "Security partial lost by
keeping the security deposit. That is why they call it a "Security Deposit." Make sure to make
a copy of signed contract so each party should keep a copy.
copy. contract so each party should keep a copy.

Click to get a free down load for a sample bridal/ wedding contract
Makeup artist jobs & employment tips, makeup application Ideas, helpful tips & free downloads
Bridal/ wedding makeup artist tips & helpful hints:
Protect your self for what may go wrong. Always keep 2 different phone numbers from the bride. Make sure to call and email the bride on the
week of even to touch base on all the details such as the final location, number of party for makeup, start & the finishing time & the balance
due. Always ask for
cash on the day of event, sorry no checks or cards!
Get a free download of the Bridal Touch Base email Free download of a professional sample for an initial response to a bridal inquiry.
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How to become  a successful free lance bridal & wedding makeup artist:
1- One must have a professional training to become assertive and confident with their skills. There are so much that you could learn in a
proper makeup artist educational program. If you choose the right institute it would be an investment worth while.
2- Put yourself out there. Think of where a bride would look for a makeup artist. Places such as bridal shows and weeding expos, online
wedding sites, salons, spas & etc..
3- give a reason to a bride to call you for a consultation. New age of makeup artistry is evolving with computer. Get a professional website,
have your photos presentable by using some kind of photo shop software, offer free trials if yo must.
Makeup artist jobs & employment opportunities tips & tools:

Are you getting media job in a production/ photo shoot or etc then you need this one: Get a free down load for a production free lancer
Click to read more about referrals and freelance tips
Here is down load of your trial session info emailmthis will save you so much time and later complications.
How much should I charge? This is a question that so many of you may have I have posted it for all of you to use the tip.

It is a good idea not to under charge or over charge a production. Some productions are use to pay $2000 a day to a makeup artist and
when you say you charge only 200 they will be a little concern about your services.
So what is a professional do in this case? If I am not sure who am I dealing with or what is there budget I always straight forward ask
them. Here is the magic question: What is your budget for this shoot as far for a makeup artist and makeup supplies (KIT Charge)
goes???
If they asked well we don't know how much do you charge? You then say: My rates varies, Let me know your minimum and maximum
budget and I see what I can do for you.
So have them say a number, You would be surprise how many times I have heard a number that was bigger than what I had in mined.
And don't forget if the number is average like $ 250 esh per day you can always ask for : How about $300 could we do it for 3??
It is called the arts of negotiations. I teach all of these in my classes and my friend you just hired me for free.
Where to Look for a Job tips & tools

Open the Yellow Pages and look for all of the businesses that may have a use for your skill. Remember no job will knock your door you
must take action and look for it.
1-  beauty shops
2- hair salons
3- spas
4- glamour shot studios
5- makeup counters (there are so many cosmetic counter looking to fill retail positions)
6- mortuary homes
7- bridal freelancer
8- prom (stick a flyer on the collage or high school in the neighborhood)
9- commercial productions
10-TV stations
11- music video productions
12- independent film production
13- makeup artist agencies
14- runway shows
15- Print & media work (you will get this job through an agency, photographer, or a producer.
16- high fashion photo studios
17- start doing business with friends and family
18- one-on-one makeup lesson to private
19- bridal expos & shows
20-  link your Web site to other advertising Web sites, such as wedding channel.com
21- Advertise yourself at MySpace.com (don’t forget to mention that you’re a HEX makeup school graduate!)
22- Leave some business cards at bridal boutiques and flower shops that will refer you to other clients.
23- Come up with some new ideas that works for you and you’re surrounding.

Why should someone contact you and hire you? You must have good photos on your Web site to give your potential clients a reason to
contact you. Word of mouth is another way but that may take some time.

How would someone know about you? You must get your name out there. If no one knows of you and your talent it does not matter how
good you are because you won’t get any contacts. So invest on advertising yourself or get your name out there however that may be
possible for you.
Please read and take advantage of these tips and tools also email this site to other friends of yours. Lets help the
circle of our friendship grow.
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How should I start gaining experience? How do you negotiate your fees? Should I do free gigs and volunteer work for no money as a
makeup artist?

Here is a question that one of our graduates sent to me. I thought it will help all of you who are on your way to grow as a professional
makeup artist:

Sarah wrote: Hi Angie,  I was just want to update you that I spoke with the film director that you have referred to me last Friday and I'll be
doing the makeup for 3 of her movies.   I just want to thank you for forwarding me that lead...so THANK YOU!!!  She said that if I did all
three movies for her, I would be paid.  

In your opinion, what do you think would be a good negotiation for pay for three movies? I'm supposed to meet with her and her team
soon.

Thanks and hope you're doing well!! Be safe in all your travels!

My reply to advise our graduate:

I am happy for you; however I need to tell you that you are too good to be free. When it comes to do a free work you must realize that you
can offer your time and talent for free but you must get some pay to cover your costs.

I would ask for $100 product fee (makeup kit) and $50 travelling costs. You are still working for free but you should not pay out of your own
pocket. Let her know your kit is media pro and it costs a lot but she will have awesome results on her shoot.

Now the decision is yours to make.

When you common sense and reason people they can see your point. Now if she is a fare person and is not lying about her future
promises with you then she will pay you a minimum for your costs. Haw ever if she is one of those people who goes around and shops
for free artists all the time and never call them back again after the 3 free work then she may say no or make a excuse to not pay you at all.
Asking for your costs is a good test to see if this is a good investment for you.

Beside tell the director  that she can defiantly get a cheap makeup artist who may not show up or don't know their things. But she will
never be able to hire some one like you with work etiquette and extreme talent for $150.

You must negotiate and fight for your pay and reason her while letting her know that you are doing it for free but not willing to do it for a lost.

PS; about the makeup supplies: make sure there are not additional special items needed for this shoot. If any items beyond a normal
makeup kit she must pay for it as well.

Let her know the pay would be in C
ASH and on the spot. And tell her that she can think about it and let you know of her decision.

It is great that you are giving yourself a chance but at the same time you must earn the art of negotiations and be willing to take some
risks. You have the experience and you have the talent don't do it for lost, do it for free ($150) only for two times not more than that.

Welcome to the business side of makeup,

Angie