Natalia Makeup Artist

I particularly love MAC, Nars, Chanel and Bobbi Brown as these are brands that I can rely on and work every time.

Many brides I work with usually have certain makeup products that they like me to use because they are comfortable with particular items that they know work well on their skin. This can be very helpful because at the end of the day, I can use my own products to build on these.

Some brides just like to purchase their own lipstick as they want to ensure they can take this around with them on the day. I usually recommend doing this so that the colour match is perfect all day but otherwise I take a swab of my own lipstick choice and give this to the bride in a little pot so she has more to apply later on.

I will travel to the brides home/hotel/venue/etc to create the look of her dreams. Some brides are happy to come to my home studio at Henley Beach for their trial but I am available to travel to them too.

Yes, leading up to the wedding it is important for a trial to take place. In this session, I can get to know what style the bride is looking for and we can discuss likes and dislikes along with any other questions. I can then create the best look I feel will suit the brides needs and represent the very best version of her. This is a way for us to get to know each other and I always welcome pictures and visual mood boards so that I have a better understanding of what style the bride has in mind. It makes it a lot easier for both parties to see visual images in order to ensure we are both on the right page. A smokey eye to one may look completely different to another. There are so many ways of creating something like this whether it be soft and subtle or stronger and more colourful. It is important to make sure details like this are explored on the trial day to ensure everyone is happy and confident moving forwards.

For the time being, I am offering my makeup trials free of charge if booking is made, because you not only need to be happy that I am the right person for your wedding day, but I truly believe in my ability and have confidence that you will love my service.

I can work comfortably on my own at a wedding with up to 7 people including the bride before I would need to source another makeup artist to come and assist me. Depending on timings, for bigger wedding groups, I would ensure that enough time was available to me in order to complete all the makeup looks professionally and at ease.

For bigger groups, the start time would need to be earlier. This would be discussed at point of enquiry to avoid any need to rush or stress and to ensure the getting ready process is calm, comfortable and of course, enjoyable!

I usually take about 45 minutes - 1 hour for the bride. Depending on how natural/strong the look is, this is subject to change. I always make sure I know how many bridesmaids I have to make up because this time will need to be factored into the makeup session. Bridesmaids makeup usually takes me about 20-30 minutes per person, but again, subject to change, could be less or more depending on the desired style.