Beautiful Bride: Danielle

Danielle was married June 25 in Belmont, NC.  I worked with Danielle and her mother Teresa throughout the planning process to come up with a makeup look Danielle would love.  Danielle is simply gorgeous with perfect skin and features - the makeup was just an accent to an already beautiful woman!  She looked stunning in her gown, and kept her look fun with a pair of custom-made converse sneakers - how cute!

Danielle and her fiance had been dating for over 10 years, and they were so excited this day had finally come for them.  Their wedding was a formal and elegant affair, with colors of black and ivory, with accents of yellow.  For her makeup, Danielle chose an earthy smokey eye, with shades of gold, brown, and soft black, with long lush lashes, paired with a neutral lip.  Her bridesmaids recieved a more understated look with shades of charcoal and bronze, also paired with a neutral glossy lip.  Airbrush foundation kept them all looking fresh and elegant all day.

Thank you to Danielle and Teresa for having me be part of this special day.  I had a lot of fun getting everyone ready, and I know Danielle's new life will be blessed with happiness!

Photos: Dawn McNally, Middle Gray Photography

Megan Scott in KK Bloom Fashions!

Megan Scott is a classic beauty in Black and White.  I was so lucky to have been able to work with her - Megan left two days later for her big break in New York, and she's doing very well. 
This photo shoot took place at Erin L Hubbs's studio, and her wardrobe was supplied by Kendrick Allen Slaughter of KK Bloom Boutique (yes, the same Kendrick whose beautiful wedding you just read about).  Her fashions and incredible jewelry looked so great on Megan, and Larry Webb made a masterpiece of her hair.

For most shots, I did a lightly smokey eye in shades of brown or charcoal, and used black mascara to bring out her already long lashes.  A neutral lip was enhanced with lipstick and just a little gloss, so Megan wouldn't be too overdone.  Knowing the photos would be in black and white, I chose mostly matte colors to work with, and gave Megan's already perfect bone structure a little more definition with countour and highlight.

During the course of the shoot we discovered Megan has the most incredible smile, and we loved seeing it!  Thank you to Megan, Erin, Kendrick and Larry - this photo shoot was epic!

Photo: Erin L Hubbs
Subject: Megan Scott
Hair: Larry Webb, Salon Vivace Southpark
Makeup: Adrian D Howe

All American Family: The Chapmans



I've worked with Lisa Chapman a number of times...in fact, I'd venture to say my hands and makeup brushes are well acquainted with her beautiful face.  Cocktail parties, engagement photos, her beautiful wedding to Richard last year, and now her Maternity photos.  I'm very humbled to have been her makeup artist for the most important events in her life, and she even mentioned to me "I've never had photos taken of me without you doing my makeup!".  Well that was all I needed to hear - I insisted on being a part of this experience for her.

Richard and Lisa are about to welcome baby girl Guliana into their family, along with kitty Molly and puppy Charlie, so they will have a full house (which they just finished remodeling).  Lisa made a wise decision to have maternity photos taken so she'd remember just how cute she is with a pregnant belly.  And Baby Guliana even did a little dance for me while I had my hand on Lisa's stomach - it was so wonderful!

For Lisa's makeup, we used a salmon color corrector and skintone concealer before applying airbrush foundation, which gave her skin a beautiful healthy glow.  Her eyes were done with a shimmering brown pigment and black liner, and accentuated with lots of individual lashes.  Neutral lipstick and gloss complimented her perfectly.

Thank you to Lisa and Richard for having me be part of another day in your journey, I'm truly honored and blessed to call you my friends.

Photos: Luke Bugenske

Makeup: Adrian D. Howe