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* Should I hire a professional makeup artist for my wedding? *

Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011 5:30 PM

Should I hire a professional makeup artist for my wedding?

Lisa Johnson of Brides by Lisa - Nashville Bridal Makeup Artist

www.lisajohnsonmua.com + www.bridesbylisa.com

as seen at http://marriagepreparationonline.com/should-i-hire-a-professional-makeup-artist-for-my-wedding/ a great resource guide for brides to be!

Of course I'm going to say YES! ...and here is why:

Let's face it -you've spent a pretty fortune on the venue, photographer, your dresses, flowers, food, entertainment and all the little details that go into your wedding day. You're more than likely hiring a hairstylist. Your bridal makeup is generally the last touch before dressing and walking down the aisle.

As a professional makeup artist, I know what makeup works for photography AND in natural light. I believe everyone in my makeup chair should look fresh, beautiful and uniquely them - which is why I craft a personalized look for my clients. To help you visualize, look at my portfolio of work and you will see many looks - not just one style. This shows my range as an artist. This advice goes for any artist’s work you are considering.

I work on location at your venue, and that saves you so much stress and running around. I bring my professional kit full of hand-picked, camera-ready makeup and skincare products that work for all ages, all skin tones and needs. I'm well known not only for my beautiful bridal makeup but also for my women over 40+ clients - and you know your mothers (aunts and grandmothers) will feel especially beautiful knowing they look amazing. Plus it's an incredible bonding experience and memory you all will always share.

Having professional makeup really helps when you're being photographed – and you ARE being photographed on your wedding day – like no other day. You also have the added bonus of a cohesive look for your valuable photography. Simply put, you're all gussied up with your finery and heading to thechurch and reception after – all looking gorgeous!

I’ve been lucky enough to have worked with hundreds of brides over the years and I consider it an honor to help each bride look their very best. It's why I do what I do. So if what I've told you helps you consider professional makeup for your wedding day - hire me as your artist and I promise to show you how beautiful you are.

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Lisa Johnson is a Nashville-based makeup artist working in the fields of commercial, beauty, print ad and high definition media. She grew up in both artist meccas of California - Los Angeles and San Francisco - and is formally trained in color theory, painting and art. Known for her clean makeup style, attention to detail and high definition expertise - Lisa stays on the cutting edge through industry workshops and passionate practice of her craft. You can find her commercial work online at www.lisajohnsonmua.comand wedding portfolio with gallery, reviews and pricing at www.bridesbylisa.com - Brides by Lisa is Wedding Wire’s 2011, 2010 and 2009’s Bridal Award Winner for Beauty in Nashville, TN.

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Wedding MUSIC Video? Why not?!

Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 2:40 PM

NASHVILLE BRIDAL MAKEUP

I just saw this wild wedding music video on Junebug Weddings site and had to share it with you all! Many of you brides are considering a videographer for your wedding - and it's really a big thing now - and probably will continue to be in the future too. Well this isn't just any video - this is a major choreographed wedding music video to the Black Eyed Peas song "The Time (Dirty Bit)" including the entire wedding party - shot during their wedding of course. The music is a little unconventional maybe - your music and style can easily be incorporated.

All the more reason to have great makeup and hair, right? ;)

This amazing wedding planner went above and beyond, I'd say! Without further ado:

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Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit) - Wedding Parody Video - Joya + Emre

**OVER 600,000 VIEWS ON VIMEO!**This was filmed on our wedding day, March 26, 2011, with the exception of a couple of scenes shot at our rehearsal dinner. For the story behind our wedding and video,...

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Spring 2011 Bridal Makeup

Lisa Johnson - Brides by Lisa: Posted on Monday, January 03, 2011 4:50 AM

Nashville Bridal Makeup - Lisa Johnson - Brides by Lisa - www.bridesbylisa.com

Have a peek - and get out the drool bib...

GRAY/PINK

Dior Spring 2011 Makeup Collection

I always love the beginning of a New Year. It's like a clean slate of sorts. It's also the time I like to see what trends are coming back around or what is new and fresh - especially for my love - MAKEUP.

One beautiful trend that is really a bit of the old and new mixed - some older more retro packaging with a fresh approach to color compared to some of the runway's bold fashion color this year - is the trend for soft gray and soft pinks and corals - two of my favorite colors for bridal makeup.

Nashville Makeup Artist Lisa Johnson Brides by Lisa

Muted, elegant and refined greys and pinks.

For Spring I am drawn to DIOR SPRING 2011 and will be incorporating these into my bridal palettes for my special clients.

SPRING 2011 MAKEUP TRENDS

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Tips to Look Picture Perfect For Your Wedding

Lisa Johnson www.bridesbylisa.com: Posted on Friday, October 22, 2010 10:57 PM

An "obsession" among brides
If you think you've been obsessing about your hair and makeup, you're not alone. No longer content to simply hire a stylist and makeup artist for the big day and cross the task from their lists, brides are booking with beauty pros months — occasionally, years — before their nuptials. By forming a close bond with their beauty team brides hope to resolve ahead of time such questions as "Should I grow out my hair for the wedding? How do I want my makeup to appear? How will I look in my pictures?"

Makeup artists are responding by providing more customized services, and increasingly, offering their expertise for the other events surrounding the wedding, from the bridesmaids' luncheon to the engagement photos. I think with the greater focus today on celebrities, there is a heightened awareness among brides of the detail that goes into hair and makeup. They also see there's no longer such a thing as bridal hair or bridal makeup (thankfully!) and there is more of a range of modern styles to choose from.

I've been very lucky, having done destination weddings in the Caribbean, Mexico, California and New York. I'm known for my elegant natural bridal beauty as well and calming demeanor, which go a long way toward easing wedding-day jitters. I'm usually a good person to calm the bride, especially when she's far from home, because I'm sort of the neutral party there.

The trial run through
Brides are consulting makeup artists earlier than in the past. Some up to three and six months ahead, though some brides schedule a makeup run-through even before they book the reception site. These run-throughs are strongly encouraged by makeup pros. After a trial the bride is relaxed and happy to see me coming through the door on her wedding day, because she's already confident about what I'll be doing.

Savvy brides tend to already have an idea of what they want, and need some help fine-tuning their vision. Usually a woman who comes to me is very detail-oriented, and so we'll do a run-through first. Plus, she needs to feel good about the people working with her that day. The makeup artist and the hairdresser are going to be working very close to her, so she needs to feel comfortable with them.

More brides are viewing their makeup as crucial to the look of the event. When somebody is getting married at Cheekwood and spending $50,000 for her gown, it's a comparatively small amount of time and expense to make sure you have a makeup artist and hairdresser who's taking good care of you. Just as brides collect photos of hairstyles they like, they should do the same with makeup looks. It's good to have a visual like magazine tearsheets, because your idea of a smoky eye might be different from mine.

The beauty team
Though a bride may be in love with a look that's hot this season, pro makeup artists advise against following anything too current, at least when it comes to the wedding day. I like to notice the woman, not the makeup ~ so I generally do a very natural bride. I make sure the skin looks really perfect and the colors are of nature. Nothing too trendy or dated.

Picking the right beauty team for your wedding may be one of the most important things you do. At the end of the day, all you have are your photographs, and if you hate your hair and makeup that will haunt you forever.

Ashley's Bride Guide - Ultimate Guide to Nashville Weddings

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