Makeup by ME/Deborah Hanock Photography/Shot for Destination TV Segment
Let’s be honest — one of the biggest fears brides have when booking a makeup artist is looking too made up or too old. You know what I’m talking about… that heavy, cakey, overdone look that makes you feel like you’re wearing a mask instead of makeup. 😬
Here’s the good news: that will never happen in my chair!
As a professional makeup artist with over two decades of experience (and the proud creator of Makeup the Bride), I specialize in what I like to call soft glam with staying power. My approach starts with customized skin prep — because the secret to a flawless finish isn’t more makeup… it’s the right prep. I analyze your skin type, tone, and texture to make sure your foundation lays smooth, luminous, and natural — no filter required.
Then comes the artistry: each product is chosen with intention. I layer makeup strategically to enhance your features, not hide them. The result? You look radiant in person and perfect on camera — not “too glam,” just your best self ever. The perfect combination of soft glam to enhance your natural beauty.
Because your wedding day shouldn’t be about fighting the fear of looking overdone — it should be about feeling confident, timeless, and totally you.
So if “natural but polished” is your bridal makeup love language, you’ve found your artist. 💋
✨ Soft glam. Flawless finish. Zero cakey energy. That’s the Makeup the Bride promise.