Monday, May 23, 2011

Jessica Engagement Photo Makeup - Portland Oregon

Jessica's Engagement Photos were taken on a warm day. (Yes, we have those in Portland... uhhh... occasionally.) We decided to stick with a natural look and weather-proof the heck out of it! Enjoy!





Photos by the darling Simply Olive Photography
hair & makeup by me.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Elizabeth Outdoor Photoshoot Makeup - Vancouver Washington

There is something so fulfilling in making someone feel good about themselves.

I get so much joy from doing makeup, hair, wardrobe consulting! In a world where women are constantly compared to impossible standards of beauty... where we get beat up, and beat ourselves up over silly things like our weight, our skin color, our outward appearance... it just warms my heart to see a girl's face light up after I've done my work.

And more than the actual brush strokes and mascara-wand-waving I've done... it's in the change of attitude. It's in the way a girl views herself after a tiny bit of primping.

I like to hand them a mirror afterward and just watch them flutter their eyelashes in amazement. It's magic.

Yes, girlie. You are gorgeous. You are one of a kind. And God knew exactly what He was doing when He created you. He was making a masterpiece.

This is beautiful Elizabeth. Who doesn't seem to understand how precious she is.






Photos by the super awesome Simply Olive Photography! Click here for more:

Priscila Outdoor Photoshoot Makeup - Vancouver Washington

Priscila is such a beauty.

This little lady is married and has five boys, but still gets mistaken for a teenager. Life isn't fair, is it?

Here are a couple beautiful shots of Priscila and her hubby.
Photos by the amazing Simply Olive Photography!


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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Sarah Wedding Makeup - Portland Oregon

Sarah is one of those people who has no idea how gorgeous they are. She is also my wonderful sister-in-law. I was so so happy to be able to do her wedding makeup, and honestly... it was too easy. She's a natural beauty!

These pictures are courtesy of Bryan Rupp Photography. I sent him a quick email asking for a few pictures of Sarah, and he sent me three whole DVDs full of beautiful photos all wrapped in such pretty packaging! It felt like Christmas. Thank you so much, Bryan & Leah. Just looking at these gorgeous photos make my heart so happy!



Sewing the edge around Sarah's veil made me feel like I'd be permanently cross-eyed afterwards, but oh boy, was it worth it! Look at that glowing smile!


Love you Shmoops!
This last photo just looks so frothy and yummy, I had to post it! If I ever write a book about makeup, I'd make this the cover.


See more amazing wedding pictures on Bryan's blog: (click below)

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Kristen Wedding Makeup - Vancouver Washington

I am finally uploading Kristen's wedding makeup photos!



Isn't she a beauty?




A special thanks to Emily G. Photography for these amazing photos!!

Friday, August 6, 2010

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Annette Wedding Makeup - Camas Washington

Annette is a beautiful friend of mine. She is an artist and missionary working in Tunisia. Such a sweetheart.

I was so so happy for her at the wedding. Hearing the story of how God brought the two together and thinking about how she will now have a loving companion with her in Tunis... I could hardly contain my excitement!

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We decided to go with a natural look. Rosy cheeks and lips were the perfect complement to her romantic lace gown.




Photos by the amazing: David Martschinske Photography who is also a friend of ours!

She's gorgeous, isn't she?!!

Thank you, Annette, for letting me be part of your day. You two are so inspiring and I pray that your newlywed days are just filled to the brim with blessings upon blessings!

xoxo,
Ariel