I did this shoot with Photographer Cameron Davis, I love the inspiration behind it! It being Fall, all the plants around us were dying, the colors were very mute, everything seemed lifeless. But the moment Genevieve Rea stepped into the picture, so much beauty and emotion developed. I felt like these photo's really tell a story, sometimes beauty is sad, sometimes its dark.

On Genevieve I used Laura Mercier's Metalic Creme Eye Colour in "burnished copper." I then used a Smashbox eyeliner pencil in "onyx." For her complexion I used a combination of M.U.F.E. HD liquid foundation, and Sephora's tinted moisturizer, along with Amazing Cosmetics Concealer. On the cheeks I swept Bare Essentials "warmth." And on the lips Fresh's sugar balm "rose."

Behind the scenes with Genevieve Rae & Kata Baron

We all get pretty festive at Sephora. I love my co-workers

Just a few jobs I did for Halloween this year! Sorry for the bad photography I took them myself :)

Just practicing for Halloween!
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I did this Day Of The Dead sugar skull for Caitlin Ann D'Agostino, she competed in Rock The Ink tonight and won 1st place!!! Hopefully she does just as well tomorrow!!!!

Sneak peek at a new AMAZING photo shoot located at Los Plobanos Farm. With Hayle Trone and Elise Eberle

This was a while ago, but I thought I would post if for Halloween! This wonderful model is actually a dear friend and fellow MUA Kristen Noelle Cipponeri. I put a bald cap on her head covering her ears, prosthetics over her eyes and lips... oh and of course lots of fake blood!

The Pretty Chloe Geels-Stagner. xoxo

I used a Sephora tinted moisturizer "peach" for her complexion, along with Amazing Cosmetics concealer "medium beige." Make Up Designory's blush "bubble gum." MAC's liquid liner (not sure the color, I will try to find out.) Sephora eyelashes. Kat Von D's lips stick "back stage bambi" layered with MakeUpForever's Lab Shine gloss.

Feeling a little "Katy Perry, ET" hmm? haha. A wonderful collaboration with Photographer Randi Trujillio and stunning Jordyn Snider

I used a lot of products for this look. For her foundation I used Dior's Diorskin Nude. Blush I used a plum cream product by MUD, as well as on her eyes. For the eyes I also used MakeUpForever's Aqua black cream. Urban Decay's concealer stick. Lorac's Liquid Luster (liquid glitter... AMAZING) Sephora lashes (top/bottom) Dior lipstick (I will find out the color.)

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Please check out this interview I did a while back with Make Up Designory! xoxo

Photo shoot down town ABQ at the train station, what an experience! I am really happy with these! A special thanks to Zach Hill, and Sara White!
For this look, I used Tarte's True Blood limited palette for the eyes. Sephora eyelashes. Clinique's Even Better foundation. Urban Decay's bronzer "Glided". And Bare Essentials lipstick/gloss.

Behind the scenes with Anna Lee & Kata Baron

Latest shoot with the very talented Cameron Davis, and the beautiful Anna Lee.

On Anna I used, MakeUpForever Face and Body liquid foundation. HourGlass cream blush and bronze duo "Sunset." Laura Mericer's Caviar stick "steel" for a cream liner, and all over lid. Urban Decay"s Naked Palette. Anastasia's brow kit, and a Nars mascara.

On Zoe we wanted a very natural and fresh makeup. Kind of the "no makeup, makeup!" that every woman wants. The secret behind this is using less products, but that have more pigment and more concentrate. And using undertones that are the same as your skin tone.

As with any makeup application, beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin. So prepping the skin properly is KEY. I used Bliss's Fabulous Daily moisturizer with an spf 15, for all skin types. Using a moisturizer that fits your skin type is what will make your complexion makeup glide on and look like your skin. (if you are having trouble figuring our your skin type or a appropriate skin care product for you, go to your local Sephora. A skin care expert can help you discover what would be best for you.)

For foundation I used The Balm, its a cream that blends seamlessly into the skin and has amazing coverage. I only used it under her eyes and around the nose. The average person has the most discoloration or redness in the center of the face, so if you neutralize that area you will not need as much coverage elsewhere. I put a light amount of Bare Essentials "warmth" under her check bones, It helps define and slim her natural shadow. This color is actually a universal shade, and looks good on everyone but appears insanely dark! when shopping for a color; lipstick, foundation, blush, don't let the color fool you or be intimidated! Try it on it could be perfect for you! People tend to go for the same range of colors, because they feel comfortable and know that they work for them. But just like anything, if you don't try something new you'll never know what you're missing! I also dusted the same color just in the crease of her eye. A great tip I always use when doing a natural look- take a light brown or taupe color and sweep it right under the bottom lash line only going half way under the eye. Its called "drop shadow" it gives the illusion of a thicker lash line! (try it an notice what a difference it makes!) Then applied a light coat of YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils mascara and on the lips I used Fresh Sugar balm.