Often times when people ask me what I do for work and I state "I'm a makeup artist", one of two things happens. #1, They're intrigued and interested and think it's totally cool. Or, #2 they think it's not a "real" job and they sorta look at me like "come on, what do you really do?". Nothing irritates me more than people who think being a makeup artist is a hobby and not a job so here's a little insight into my life as a makeup artist.My duties as owner of M.E:
-Check emails, phone messages, Facebook page for inquiries
-Respond to inquiries
-Schedule trials
-Create wedding day time lines
-Assign artists to jobs
-Keep track of product inventory and order what needs to be replenished
-Employee training and meetings
-Bank deposits
-Sanitizing brushes & products between clients
-Packing and unpacking of lighting, studio table, makeup, and artist chair between jobs.
-Monthly accounting for taxes
-Marketing material (Gift certificates, business cards, brochures, etc)
-Web site design & maintenance
-Advertising
-Driving to the makeup site
- LASTLY... Doing the makeup!!
Do you still think this is a hobby? To me this is the best job in the whole world and I thank God for it everyday. But it is a result of hard work, sleepless nights, and an undeniable passion for success. With that being said I absolutely consider it a job.
Now here's the best part of the job...
-My clients!!!! I have to say that I have had nothing but the most amazing clients. Working in retail for 10 years often makes you wonder if there are any decent people in this world lol, but I have to say that all changed when I started makeup. I've made so many great friends out of my clients and they have helped me get to where I am today. The word of mouth has spread like wildfire over the past few years and I'm so grateful. So if you're a past client and reading this THANK YOU & A BIG HUG!
-Wedding vendors: Photographers, hair dressers, florists, linen rentals, wedding planners, modeling agencies, etc. I've met the most amazing people who are so talented and inspiring. They've helped me tremendously with referrals and I absolutely love working with them. (Nelly Arruda in particular, big THANK YOU!).
-The industry in itself: I love everything about the makeup world! In most industries when people are competing against each other it can often be very catty. But for some reason makeup isn't that way (not with me anyway) I've met so many incredibly wonderful artist that are always willing to share knowledge and lend a hand at the drop of a dime. Maybe it's because we all genuinely love our job and we're just happy people, lol?!
-The make up!: Believe me when I tell you I could buy, try, and do makeup all day everyday. New products are like a drug I can't get enough of and the feeling of making someone feel beautiful is unlike any other. Totally euphoric!
-The pay: What people often don't realize about being a makeup artist, is that we have the ability to make a whole lota money in very little time (while having fun!).
So to wrap it all up lets just say that being a makeup artist is freaking awesome! I love my job and everyone that is a part of it. XOXO!
Don't you want to do makeup now, lol!?
PS: If you're interested in how I became a makeup artist comment below!
