Reflective Journal

The aim of this project was to create a portfolio book showing make-up artist skills through visual storytelling. The reason why I chose this project is because presented the artist's unique style, while also displaying the technical skills and techniques that any capable MUA should have. The reader will step into the fantasy world through the make-up and hairstyle and our unfulfilled dreams. This book is not only for people that want to learn about makeup artist tips but also for potential future employers. Living the Dream, it’s a collection of photography’s that display a makeup artist's best work, this was my first objective.  After a long research, my plans changed as for makeup and wigs. My story was based on a ballerina from her innocence to a rising star. Why did I choose a ballerina? Because looking at many ballerina books always associated me with artistic beauty, innocence, with grace and delicate movements of the body. I want to run this project because I love ba...

I have just received my portfolio book. The printer that made my book is Blurb from San Franciso, USA. I am very happy with the paper the printer used, it is very good quality from the cover to the photo in the middle. The company also cares about its customers when it comes to delivering goods on time. Here they are my official portfolio books.

Of the more than 300 photos I chose 30 to design my book. These photos have been professionally retouched .Here they are              

From the beginning my project started in the wrong direction, the intentions which I planned in the proposal to the end did not come out. Starting on the financial reasons that exceeded my expectations being affordable. The wigs and costumes for the ballerina were too expensive, the prices were high, and the option of hiring a professional photo studio were higher than my expectations. Important to mention the extra thing for a photo session, so most of my pictures were taken in the studio at the University. When doing makeup, I like to work in silence and without haste of looking where the make-up products are and having to keep some of them in hand because I could not reach them.  Unfortunately, the photographic studios were very often overcrowded with students. To take images I wanted to use ladders, vintage chairs as well as smoke to get the best out of the model. Unfortunately, it also failed due to expenses and limited time of the photo session. For such a photo session...

So now it's time for a Primadonny photo session. Choosing the right makeup and hairstyle as well as the right outfit. Here are the results of today's photo session, over 100 photos.