The Worst Part of Being a Makeup Artist

I was recently asked “what is the worst part about being a Makeup Artist?” For me, the hardest part would be the fact that no matter how unwell you are, you still have to show up to work. You can’t call in sick, there are no sick days, and there is not another staff member that can take your place. I can work through pretty much anything, and have done plenty of times in the past – I hold integrity, reliability and work ethic very high on my list – I would literally have to be on death’s door to not show up to your wedding. But I am also human. I try very hard to keep myself well, but when I am booked solid it may only take one client to pass on a virus (I am literally in your face), and I could be wiped out for next week’s Wedding – imagine if it was yours!

So please, if you are unwell, let me know. This gives me the opportunity to put measures in place so that I can stay well for next week’s Bride.

Thanks for all your ongoing support x

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @larahooklyn
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Lila

Don’t be afraid to pop a bit of eyeshadow underneath your eye, keep it close to the lash line and blend it out softly. Firstly, it will make your eyes look bigger, and secondly, you can actually see it. A lot of eyeshadow is lost as soon as you open your eyes, especially if you have hooded eyes.

Pro Tip: If you are wise and mature like moi, stick to matte shadows and leave the shimmer shadows to the young ones. Shimmer/glitter products draw attention to an area and can accentuate fine lines.

I’ve used the Mecca Max Single Shadow in the shade “Space Jam” to compliment Lila’s beautiful hazel eyes.

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @lilaheyman_
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Abbie & Adrian

Abbie and Adrian’s beautiful country wedding was held on the banks of the Mighty Clarence out at Mclennans Lane. The girls opted to get ready in town and leave all the onsite organising to the boys at Mclennans Lane. I find when I’m working on location at the site of the wedding the stress levels are often high for the Bride – there are a lot of questions, a lot of interruptions, a LOT going on. It’s a great option to have the fellas onsite instead, it takes the stress away from the Bride, and it gives the fellas something to do the morning of the Wedding.

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @stephanieflayphotography
BRIDAL HAIR: @lucimono
CELEBRANT: @ryanmartinweddings
MUSIC & MC: @ryanmartinweddings
VENUE: Mclennans Lane

Teà & Brayden

I travelled over the range to the outskirts of Glen Innes for Teà and Braydens beautiful country wedding. It was my first visit to Emmaville, and I took my time taking in the stunning countryside. Thank you to Teà and her beautiful family for inviting me over!

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @alignedweddings
VENUE: @bensfallsretreat

Olivia & Tarun

Olivia and Taruns wedding day was epic! And when I say epic, I mean it was the HOTTEST most humid day I have ever experienced down in beautiful Yamba. Not that you can tell, because these legends took it all in their stride, but I’m sweating just looking at these pictures.
I absolutely love the colours of this bridal party.

www.nickyfletcher.com.au

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
PHOTOGRAPHER: @stephanieflayphotography
HAIR: @jennarationhairandbeauty
FLOWERS: @bowerbotanicals
CELEBRANT: @yambacelebrant_jennytesar
VIDEOGRAPHER: @mooseandcoweddings
MUSIC: @northcoastentertainment
EVENT HIRE: @rosiepose_eventhire
VENUE: @yambaweddingretreat

Weddings

Our Autumn Weddings are all wrapped up for another year. I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to my beautiful brides – Emily, Olivia, Tea, Abbie, Jade, Penny, Rechelle, Taylor, Kiarra, Renae, Kelly Ann, Rhiannon, Kiera and Mia  – for choosing me to be your Bridal Makeup Artist. It’s such an honour for me to be your Makeup Artist and share your special day with you. I’m so grateful to every one of you for booking me and supporting my little business. I truly love what I do, and I love the time that I get to spend with each of you, Thank you!

I’ve got a busy Spring Wedding season ahead, my weekends are now fully booked through to December, I have plenty of weekday availability, if you are planning a weekday wedding please get in touch.

I’m now taking bookings for 2025 and I would love to be your Makeup Artist!

www.nickyfletcher.com.au

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @larahooklyn
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Sunni

I got my hands on the new @makeupbymario Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette to create this beautiful halo eyeshadow look for Sunni. Halo eyeshadow is a makeup technique where you apply a lighter shade of eyeshadow in the center of your eyelid, surrounded by a darker shade on the inner and outer corners. This creates a bright, highlighted effect in the middle of your eyelid, resembling a halo.

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
SKIN
@bioderma_aunz Sensibo
@embryolisseau Lait Crème
@smashboxcosmetics Photofinish Primer
@meccamax Highlight
@narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation
@lauramercier Translucent Powder

CHEEKS
@narsissist Bronzer
@meccamax Highlight
@meccamax Contour
@diorbeauty Highlight

LIPS
@lanolips
@maccosmeticsanz Oak Liner + Honeylove

EYES
@hourglasscosmetics Primer
@maccosmeticsanz Pro Paint Pot
@makeupbymario Neutrals Palette
@maccosmeticsanz Single Shadow “Woodwinked”
@diorbeauty Highlight
@maccosmeticsanz Dare all Day Liner
@bobbibrownanz Gel Liner
@havabeautyco Individual Lashes
@esteelauderanz Mascara

BROWS
@anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder
@makeup_weapons Brow Balm
@stilacosmetics Stay all Day Brow Colour

SET
@urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray

BRUSHES
@raemorrismakeup
@crownbrushaustralia
@maccosmeticsanz
@bobbibrownanz
@zoevacosmetics

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @sunnigorring
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Mothers of the Bride

I often see apprehension from the Mothers of the Bride as they hop into my chair. You can see that they are anxious; they probably haven’t had their makeup professionally done since their own wedding. They’re worried that I’m going to do an ol mutton/lamb number on them. Or maybe they’ve had a bad experience with a previous makeup artist. The techniques and products we use on mature faces are different to those with youth on their side, and I’ve seen a lot of inexperienced makeup artists fall into the trap of using the same techniques they would use on a younger face, and they often end up aging our beautiful Mums. I have put together a series to celebrate our Mothers of the Bride, the unsung heroes of wedding days. Over the next few weeks I’ll be posting photos of my Brides with their beautiful Mums, to demonstrate when mature face makeup is done right, you can look beautifully youthful. I love working with the Mums, their daughter’s Wedding day is such an important day for them. I love listening to them speak lovingly about their daughters, and their future son in laws, I love the wisdom and guidance they give me and the endless love that they show for their family. Here’s to the women who teach us grace, resilience and the power of unconditional love #motherofthebride

www.nickyfletcher.com.au

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @larahooklyn
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher

Mia

Our eyes are our most engaging feature. Mia’s only request for her makeup was to make her eyes “pop”, and with eyes like this I can understand her request! A beach shoot, tanned skin and these gorgeous blue eyes, the choice was easy – bronzey, glowy beach skin with a matte bronze eye. Stunning!

PRODUCT BREAKDOWN
SKIN
@bioderma_aunz Sensibo
@embryolisseau Lait Crème
@smashboxcosmetics Photofinish Primer
@meccamax Highlight
@narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation
@lauramercier Translucent Powder

CHEEKS
@narsissist Bronzer
@meccamax Highlight
@meccamax Contour
@diorbeauty Highlight

LIPS
@lanolips
@maccosmeticsanz Oak Liner
@meccamax Gloss Boss

EYES
@hourglasscosmetics Primer
@toofaced Born This Way Palette
@diorbeauty Highlight
@maccosmeticsanz Kohl Liner
@bobbibrownanz Gel Liner
@havabeautyco Individual Lashes
@esteelauder Mascara

BROWS
@anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder
@makeup_weapons Brow Balm

SET
@urbandecaycosmetics All Nighter Spray

BRUSHES
@raemorrismakeup
@crownbrushaustralia
@maccosmeticsanz
@bobbibrownanz
@Zoevacosmetics

MUA: @nickyfletchermakeup
MODEL: @mia_mcgrath_official
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicky Fletcher