It’s a new age and in today’s world of digital photography and HD video, every bit of makeup shows up a little more than usual. Flawless makeup is very important. So how do you achieve that? First and foremost, if you can, hire a professional.

 

Ask if they are licensed or certified and what kind of experience they have with wedding makeup. How many years they have been a " full time makeup artist". A pro artist should have 5 or more years under the belt.

 

Do they come to you or do you have to go to them. If your having a morning wedding, chances are you don’t have a lot of time to be running around. 

 

You should ask if they have a portfolio, examples of what they have done, so you can see for yourself how their work photographs. Every “professional” makeup artist has one.

 

You should never hire a makeup artist sight unseen. Go for a trial!!! and at the trial make sure that they sanitize both your skin, their hands, and their products before applyling them.

 

What products do they use and are they HD quality??

 

How long will the makeup last? Do they offer a product line that you can purchase for touch ups if necessary? 

 

Beware of sales people masquerading as makeup artists. If they are more interested in selling you products than the work at hand you might leave them spending more money than necessary with more products than you know what to do with. If their work holds up all you should need for touch up that day is your lip products and powder. 

 

A good makeup artist knows what effect lighting has on makeup. You will be seen in all kinds of light on your big day. Outside for pictures, and inside. Church lighting, candle light and most importantly, face to face with your guests and your groom. A seasoned makeup artist will know the right amount of makeup to apply so that you look good in all of these situations. A professional artists will ask for the name of your photographer to get information on the types of lighting being used during your big day.