About Me

While in NYC for a Cynthia Rowley photo shoot with fashion photographer Jeff Licata, I knew that makeup was about to become my life. I can remember hovering over the talented freelance makeup artist Stephen Dimmick, studying his technique and realizing this was my destiny. When asked if he could offer me any advice about my future career, he looked down at his brushes and said, “In the makeup world we say…Keep beating them down.” That quote has stayed with me for the past 8 years.

After graduating with a degree in Illustration Photography from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, I took my knowledge of lighting, styling and art and began my career at MAC Cosmetics. I had the privilege of working with some of the most talented artists in the industry. I will always appreciate the extensive training I received from MAC and the artists who helped me refine my skill. I continued my education at Aesthetics Science Institute in 2008 and I am now a Licensed Esthetician at CNY Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery. Since 2003, I have focused on building a strong portfolio and a successful freelance career. I am so happy to be working in the wedding industry and making people feel flawlessly beautiful on such important days in their lives. I adore my brides and I am so lucky to call this my work.

I am a makeup artist, an esthetician, a photographer, a wife and mother. I love fashion, music, books, vegetarianism, loose tea, writing, blogs, vintage shops and snowboarding. I have been inspired by the following people: Ani Difranco, Stephen Dimmick, John Galliano, Jeff Licata, Pat McGrath, Val Garland, Alexander Mcqueen, Isaac Slade, Gwen Stefani, Vivienne Westwood.