Christianna and her friend Kara set out to do this fun and creative photo shoot at Lake Nokomis inspired by America's Next Top Model. Fierce!
Be The Change: October Update
Because of your orders and sessions this weekend, we were able to provide clean water to two kids FOR LIFE! We donated $100 to Team World Vision: Crosstown Covenant Church.
Earlier this month, this amazing team ran the Twin Cities Marathon as a way to raise money so that kid's in Zambia could have clean water to drink. Read more about this amazing team and their journey!
Betty & Kyle :: Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hote
One of my best friends from college got married in St. Louis this spring! I always love the opportunity to be an integral part of a friend's wedding. It was a beautiful day in the heart of the city, check out a few of the images below!
How to Have Picture Perfect Wedding Makeup
Ashley Tramm is the owner and lead makeup artist of Unveil Loveliness, LLC. She is freelances with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and loves all things beautiful. She adores working with brides to help them achieve their cosmetic dreams. She would love to help you on your big day! You can reach her by email at info@unveilloveliness.com.
Lovely Makeup Starts With Lovely Skin
My goal as a makeup artist is not to mask you; my goal is to enhance your features so you can feel your very best. When consulting with brides, the point I cannot stress enough is that great makeup is directly correlated to maintaining and achieving great skin. A common misconception is that “She was born with such great skin” or “I wish I could have her complexion!” While some women do have naturally good skin, many of us have to work at it, myself fully included. A lovely complexion can be achieved with a good regimen. I recommend consulting with your dermatologist 6-8 months prior to the big day to address any problem areas. It is best to start the routine early, so if your skin does react adversely, you have ample time to remedy. I would also recommend a mini facial a week before the big day.
Quick Tip Takeaway: Happy skin is the first step to beautiful makeup. Hydrate your skin and add oil, yes oil, if needed. Avoid the sun!
Long Wear
The use of long wear formulas is another key to achieving beautiful wedding-day makeup. My top three budge-proof products for kisses and happy tears include:
Lorac’s Behind the Scenes Eye Primer This primer serves as a base for any powder shadow to eliminate creasing throughout the day.
Bobbi Brown’s Long-wear Gel Eyeliner I don’t think there are enough words to express my love for this product! This liner is so creamy and it dries quickly for a long lasting finish. I love this product in all shades, but for the big day I recommend Black Ink or Caviar Ink for the ultra peeper pop.
Chanel’s Double Intensite Ultra Wear Lip Color This double ended lip color stays put through the “You may now kiss your bride” and the glass-clinking smooches.
Quick Tip Takeaway: To achieve a look that lasts, use products designed for long wear.
Say Cheese!
To establish a beautiful photo-ready face, I have a few go-to products that will help finish the look to give you that bridal glow.
Bobbi Brown’s Corrector and Concealer combo. This duo together gives you lift and lightening underneath the eye. There is nothing more beautiful that a bride that looks refreshed and awake. These two miracle products truly live up to their titles. Corrector helps to neutralize any blue undertones and the concealer disguises those circles. Together this power couple gives you the look of Sleeping Beauty after a great rest. Here comes the bride!
Peony. This is classic and lovely for your big day.
Cargo HD Picture Perfect Translucent Powder is amazing to set your foundation and complete the look. Any lines or pores are virtually eliminated with this amazing miracle worker. This is the best product to cap-off your face to get you ready for the camera flashes!
Quick Tip Takeaway: Conceal those circles, add a pop of color on the apples of your cheeks, and set your face with an HD powder to help diminish the look of pores and fine lines. You will be snap ready, and remember to flash those pearlies.
These are just a few tips that I have up my sleeve to get you ready for your big day. Feel free to reach out for any inquiries or questions. I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at info@unveillovliness.com. You can visit my website for more bridal inspiration at www.unveilloveliness.com.
Be the Change
"BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD."
Christianna and I are both passionate about living lives focused on generosity and giving back. We have always wanted to give people a way to affect change.
In September, we launched the "Be the Change" campaign, and started donating 10% of all session fees and portrait orders to a different charity each month — we are so excited about this new initiative and we hope that you are too!
SEPTEMBER UPDATE
We are so happy to announce that in September we donated enough money in the month of September to buy 107 meals!
OCTOBER'S CHARITY
I am REALLY excited to announce that in October, we will be giving to World Vision Team: Crosstown Covenant Church.
Over the last few months, I've been inspired by 15 members of my home church who have volunteered their time and their bodies to run in the Twin Cities Marathon to raise money so that children in Africa can have clean water!
So, we will be donating 10% of all sessions and portrait orders to World Vision Team: CCC! Please book a session today and help support this amazing cause!