I'm ready to build up my portfolio but I need some advice.
What are the best type of pics for it? How do I present my work to an agency? How's the interviewing process?
Anykind of help and information will be appreciated. Thanks!Good tips and advice in building a make-up artist portfolio? How do you present your work to an angency? Help!
I'm not exactly sure about this... but I was in mary kay for awhile and made a booklet of before and after photos after I did different girl's make overs and I actually got a lot of business from it. So while you're buiding your portfolio, find people and do before and after's of them.... get a variety of different ';looks'; to show.Good tips and advice in building a make-up artist portfolio? How do you present your work to an angency? Help!
Just an FYI so you don't sound like you don't know what your talking about on Model Maayhem if you get on.. TFP/TFCD is TRADE FOR Print or TRADE FOR CD... NOT time for.. :) Report Abuse
A great way to get started on a portfolio is to do TFP shoots(time for print). You will need to have a variety of work to show off your talent. Natural look, glamour makeup, High fashion (crazy stuff). Join Model Mayhem (modelmayhem.com). It is free! It is a forum that you can learn so much from other artists, and meet up with models and photographers in your area that want to collaborate and make awesome pics for their books too! (I am #505920, say hi once you are on!)
I would recommend getting a full portfolio of knockout pics before attempting to set up an appointment with an agency. A lot of makeup artists think an agency is the way to go, they don't realize that an agency will take a certain percentage (sometimes 20-40%) of the money from the job for landing that client for you. If you want your portfolio to look professional, don't do before and after (unless you wanna book weddings and proms forever), it shows you are not as experienced. Call agencies in your area and ask what size photos they prefer (some want 8x10, others 9x12 or 11x14), and I do have a couple of black and white images, It can really show off your contouring skills :)
I used to do movie makeup (like the blood and gore stuff), but I also do professional beauty makeup sometimes. To build your portfoilo I would suggest many kinds of photos. You would definately want black and whites, sepia, but mostly color shots. Add in some of your creative work too. I would put an add in the newspaper for some volunteer models. Request them to have no makeup on and no blemishes. Also ask them to have their eyebrows done the day before the photoshoot. All the models need to have a before headshot. You also need your models to sign a release form stating that you own the rights to their photos. You will want closeup shots of eyes, lips, cheeks, and before and afters. Another thing to consider is looking at makeup ads in magazines for inspiration. Make sure your photos are in focus. Your portfolio will need actual photos (not copies printed on paper). Also, many industries now require all your photos backed up on a high resolution disk (so they can send them to others in their department). During an interview you will be asked the obvious questions, like how long you have been doing this, but they will test your product knowlede. What founation color would go on someone with combination olive skin? When you find an agency, you need to call them for an appointment to see them. Do not just mail in your work. Well, good luck!
well no black and white pictures. do peoples make up and then take it to any agency. DO NOT MAIL IT. take it straight to them. the interviewing is nothing big but you need to know things about make up.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
What are the education qualifications of a make-up artist?
I would like to know.What are the education qualifications of a make-up artist?
';In the consumer market, a makeup artist must understand color and skin tone in order to match each customer with the right makeup. They must also understand what kinds and amounts of makeup are appropriate for different people.';
';In the consumer market, a makeup artist must understand color and skin tone in order to match each customer with the right makeup. They must also understand what kinds and amounts of makeup are appropriate for different people.';
Is the Studio Make up Academy the best school to go to to become a make up artist?
I really want to go to school to become a make up artist for film/media. I have been researching schools and it seems to be the best. Reason being is that is is already in a major studio, and tuition isn't an arm and a leg.Is the Studio Make up Academy the best school to go to to become a make up artist?
Call a Motion Picture Studio or Television Station and talk to the people who do what you want to do.Is the Studio Make up Academy the best school to go to to become a make up artist?
If you did your research and have found they are the best for you then that is what is right.hair tips
Call a Motion Picture Studio or Television Station and talk to the people who do what you want to do.Is the Studio Make up Academy the best school to go to to become a make up artist?
If you did your research and have found they are the best for you then that is what is right.
Should the photographer, make up artist and hairstylist all meet up together?
I'm new to this photography things...I was wondering if the photographer, make up artist and hairstylist should all sit down together? Or should the photographer meet separately with each individual and go over all the plans, concerns and exchange possible extra ideas?
Any opinions or experiences out there?Should the photographer, make up artist and hairstylist all meet up together?
I would think that they all should meet up together. The photographer may suggest makeup and hairstyles that would make your photo better. As I have learned from having children you shouldn't have the boys hair trim or cut on the day of the picture. Don't ask me why that is what was told by me from a pro photographer. It couldn't hurt to him them all there. If this will be a pic for the memory book it will be all worth it.Should the photographer, make up artist and hairstylist all meet up together?
I would let the make-up and stylist do their own thing. The photographer should worry about setting up. Unless the subject/client wants a particular look, then it would be up to them. Not to say the photographer can't make suggestions.
Whoever is paying out the bucks should have the say. That's why I don't do people.
What's the situation? Model shots, family photos, wedding? Is there an art director trying to accomplish something in particular, or is it based on ';looks good'; - and to whom?
if it's a wedding it's up to the bride, be spontaneous, just turn up and shoot what your presented with.
That depends... Who's project is it? Who's paying?
Any opinions or experiences out there?Should the photographer, make up artist and hairstylist all meet up together?
I would think that they all should meet up together. The photographer may suggest makeup and hairstyles that would make your photo better. As I have learned from having children you shouldn't have the boys hair trim or cut on the day of the picture. Don't ask me why that is what was told by me from a pro photographer. It couldn't hurt to him them all there. If this will be a pic for the memory book it will be all worth it.Should the photographer, make up artist and hairstylist all meet up together?
I would let the make-up and stylist do their own thing. The photographer should worry about setting up. Unless the subject/client wants a particular look, then it would be up to them. Not to say the photographer can't make suggestions.
Whoever is paying out the bucks should have the say. That's why I don't do people.
What's the situation? Model shots, family photos, wedding? Is there an art director trying to accomplish something in particular, or is it based on ';looks good'; - and to whom?
if it's a wedding it's up to the bride, be spontaneous, just turn up and shoot what your presented with.
That depends... Who's project is it? Who's paying?
In order to become a professional make-up artist what do you have to do?
Do you just have to go to Cosmotalogy School and then go into businees for yourself or with some type of store or something? I am curious how i can become a make-up artist and become sucessful commercially. I want to work on film sets and photo shoots and runway (fashion) shows.In order to become a professional make-up artist what do you have to do?
Cosmatology schooling is essential. Then head for California or New York!!! Good Luck !!!
Cosmatology schooling is essential. Then head for California or New York!!! Good Luck !!!
What is the difference between a make-up artist and a cosmetologist?
I don't understand,what are the differences between these two?What is the difference between a make-up artist and a cosmetologist?
I believe you have to go to school as a cosmetologist in order to become a makeup artist. Cosmetology teaches everything; hair, nails, makeup, etc. You need a cosmetology license in order to work as a professional hair or makeup stylists. The process usually takes six months to a year, depending on certain requirements that vary from state to state. I think it's better if you know how to do a little bit of everything. It increases the jobs you can take on.What is the difference between a make-up artist and a cosmetologist?
A Cosmetologist is Taught Makeup, nails And MOSTLY hair!!!
You DONT need to be a cosmetologist to become a makeup artist!! They Have Makeup Schools for that , And in reality you dont NEED To have any training to be a makeup artist But it helps!!!
A cosmetologist ONLY is taught makeup that will get them to pass the State Board test it wont teach fashion or tricks or tips on how to apply it best! (TRust me I went to both cosmetology %26amp; Makeup School)
In Order to do Hair %26amp; Get paid You have to have a License in hair (Cosmetology)
If you want to be a Makeup artist A Liscence is not REQUIRED but it helps so does a certificate!!!
Cosmetology is Hair, Nails and Skin..When you become a Cosmetologist, You will be licensed in all three, Skin includeds Make up.
Make up is just that. Make up. You may or may not have to be licensed in Make up. Depends on the state.
Make-up artists specialize in strictly make-up. A cosmetologist works with hair, nails, make-up and skincare, and sometimes muscle massage. An esthetician works mainly with skincare and sometimes make-up.
cosmotoligist does everything, nails, makeup, hair. makeup artist doesonly makeup. hope i helped
cosmetology is a combination of nails hair and makeup. but mostly focuses on hair.
I believe you have to go to school as a cosmetologist in order to become a makeup artist. Cosmetology teaches everything; hair, nails, makeup, etc. You need a cosmetology license in order to work as a professional hair or makeup stylists. The process usually takes six months to a year, depending on certain requirements that vary from state to state. I think it's better if you know how to do a little bit of everything. It increases the jobs you can take on.What is the difference between a make-up artist and a cosmetologist?
A Cosmetologist is Taught Makeup, nails And MOSTLY hair!!!
You DONT need to be a cosmetologist to become a makeup artist!! They Have Makeup Schools for that , And in reality you dont NEED To have any training to be a makeup artist But it helps!!!
A cosmetologist ONLY is taught makeup that will get them to pass the State Board test it wont teach fashion or tricks or tips on how to apply it best! (TRust me I went to both cosmetology %26amp; Makeup School)
In Order to do Hair %26amp; Get paid You have to have a License in hair (Cosmetology)
If you want to be a Makeup artist A Liscence is not REQUIRED but it helps so does a certificate!!!
Cosmetology is Hair, Nails and Skin..When you become a Cosmetologist, You will be licensed in all three, Skin includeds Make up.
Make up is just that. Make up. You may or may not have to be licensed in Make up. Depends on the state.
Make-up artists specialize in strictly make-up. A cosmetologist works with hair, nails, make-up and skincare, and sometimes muscle massage. An esthetician works mainly with skincare and sometimes make-up.
cosmotoligist does everything, nails, makeup, hair. makeup artist doesonly makeup. hope i helped
cosmetology is a combination of nails hair and makeup. but mostly focuses on hair.
How to pay for a MAKE UP ARTIST?
I am planning to open up a kiosk that sells beauty supplies; therefore, I need to hire make up artist. How do they get paid. Meaning paid hourly or commission? Any suggestions would be appreciated.How to pay for a MAKE UP ARTIST?
Any kiosk that opens in a mall pays employees by commission and not by an hourly wage. This is because you are trying to sell a product, and so the employee has to be motivated enough to be able to convince people to buy the product. that's why whenever you walk by a kiosk, they badger you constantly. And also, if employees get hourly wages, then if they are unable to sell products, the company actually loses a large profit. It's the same thing with car companies, they are paid on commission.How to pay for a MAKE UP ARTIST?
Uhm.. I have no experience in this, but my guess would be either an hourly wage or piece work (ie. a set amount for each person they make up or something like that) or some combination of the two, such as a low hourly wage, with an additional sum for each customer or something like that.
Just my thoughts. :)
Any kiosk that opens in a mall pays employees by commission and not by an hourly wage. This is because you are trying to sell a product, and so the employee has to be motivated enough to be able to convince people to buy the product. that's why whenever you walk by a kiosk, they badger you constantly. And also, if employees get hourly wages, then if they are unable to sell products, the company actually loses a large profit. It's the same thing with car companies, they are paid on commission.How to pay for a MAKE UP ARTIST?
Uhm.. I have no experience in this, but my guess would be either an hourly wage or piece work (ie. a set amount for each person they make up or something like that) or some combination of the two, such as a low hourly wage, with an additional sum for each customer or something like that.
Just my thoughts. :)
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