5 Things Your Bridal MUA Should “Know & Do” Before You Sign the Contract
It's #Wedding season for many of us that work in Bridal. I get at least 5 inquires a week asking for my availability and pricing. Only before I say "yes" (similar to your life partner), I make sure we're also a fit…which got me to thinking..."maybe I should share some thoughts a Bride should consider when choosing an artist."
My hope is to help you or maybe your engaged best friend spot the difference between picking an amateur and a real Pro! Highlighting these 5 areas might help you save time and dollars - oooookay let's dive in.
The Professional will have a process, including a FAQ to help you get familiar with their workflow of doing business. During your planning you never want to be blindsided so get the factoids upfront!
The Professional will know a few things about #skincare and definitely prep your skin before picking up a #makeup brush or sponge. They might even have a list of skincare referrals on speed dial to get your skin all the way togethaaa for your BIG DAY! Honey #microdermabrasion can do wonders if done in time.
The Professional will listen intensely so they know how, what and when to use product. Knowing makes all the difference. If he/she knows how much to use, you won't look overdone & cakey. If he/she knows what to use, your makeup won't travel or move when you cry, kiss or hug. And, if he/she knows when to use, you'll photograph flawlessly no matter the lighting. He or she has to have their listening ears on so they can execute exactly to your preferences.
The Professional will maintain a healthy, sanitized kit and be type-A when it comes to tidiness. Washing of hands, reaching for hand-sanitizer, using pristine tools should be automatic & very obvious. I always gag when I hear different from a Client, it's unacceptable.
The Professional will have the work experience/portfolio to support the investment co$t. If you haven't seen images of past Brides they've worked on (not themselves) I wouldn't go into a contract agreement. If they’ve worked on film & tv, great but that genre is so different than the #Bridal niche. With film & television you use heavier products to compensate for the heavy lights, the 4K & 8K camera-lens...with Bridal it’s all about using photo-sensitive products that will last. Remember, Makeup Artists have the opportunity to perform multiple touchups throughout shooting with TV/Film - this isn't practical in real life nor when working on Weddings. So essentially vet them beforehand, know their background of artistry.
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