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Me and my boo @nicklujanmua #tribe . . . #makeupforeverusa #makeupforeverpro #howipro #amigas . . #artistry #makeupartists #mua #nyc #paris #milan (at MAKE UP FOR EVER)

Wrist Surgery *not real* #specialeffectsmakeup #makeup #makeupartist #howipro #spfx •alcohol activated paints • ridged collodion

Made some new friends tonight thanks to Makeup Forever... . . #makeupartists #businesswomen #vision #howIpro #makeupforever #mufe . . . #blackgirlmagic @ladylisaluxe @martiniandmakeup

And I met Ozzie G too . . . . #makeupartists #photographers #artists #MakeupForever #HowIPro . . . #party (at Soho)

Me: “Let’s take a #bts shot! But like, look happy about it...” @tacobelletime: “😅” || 😋 Loved working with this babe on an ad campaign with a fresh vision! Using my @makeupforeverofficial flash palette 🎨 made creating this custom lavender look for the client a breeze! Also, those brows? @glossier Emily def should be one of you #boybrow models bc...I mean look at her 👌🏼💯🔥 . . . (Fashion styling by @twilatrahan) #BEAUTYBYANALIZA . . . . . . . . #makeupartist #promakeup #setlife #ad #weldnashville #freelancemakeupartist #nycmakeupartist #nashvillemakeupartist #makeupforeverpro #howipro #makeuptutorial #model #instabeauty #glossier #glossierboybrow #brandrep (at WELD)

There’s a common misconception that my job as a makeup artist is “just one day.” Like, I just show up and do makeup and then I’m done. But what most people don’t understand is that for most creative freelancers, our jobs begin the minute you call us to book us. Preparation is key to a successful execution the day of a shoot - from mood boards to product research, to sanitation of the entire kit and choosing which products to use for a specific Client, to packing said kit. It’s not just “ok, I’m free that day.” It’s an entire process. Then, it’s packing everything (plus some bc somehow we’re asked for the most random things), planning travel logistics (bc sometimes you can’t take ur main products as a carry on) and lugging it wherever we need to go. And then we carefully do our thing during the shoot - keeping in mind what the original direction was when we were booked, how it might have evolved, how the moods of the client and talent are with the look, how the artistic director and PD are feeling, etc. etc. And then we wrap and we go home, and clean and reorganize it all again while perhaps prepping for the next, completely different job that needs the same amount of detailed attention. And we love it, we do! But that’s also why as we become more experienced we become more discerning about the jobs we are able to take. And why it’s frustrating to have our time “wasted” with last minute cancellations. (Praise the powers that be for what’s called a “kill fee.”) We know our abilities and our strengths. It’s not just about money or recognition. It’s about being able to create our art and make a living doing it. So cheers to my fellow creatives hustling hard every day ✨ #BEAUTYBYANALIZA : : p.s. 98% of those bags are filled with glam necessities for a big job that I had on the east coast. @channinglotten can verify bc she helped me lug them around 😜😜😘 : : . . . . . #makeupartist #behindthescenes #work #travel #nycmakeupartist #MUA #howipro #art #freelancemakeupartist #freelance #hustle #gohardorgohome #nashville #instalife #musings #instablog (at New York, New York)

Meeting up with amiga Stephanie Flor back from her world travels!! At another great event sponsored by MakeUp Forever: Michael DeVellis @thepowdergroup speaking truth and sharing wisdom! Great night connecting with friends! No filter btw!!! . @michaeldevellis @nicklujanmua @candifiend @pree_wee @artbyrubeng @_kellymazzini @monican__ . . #community #artists #business #makeupartists #nyc . #howipro #makeupforeverpro #tpgpro (at MAKE UP FOR EVER)

So I forgot to mention that when I went to the MUFE WinterLounge the other night - I won the rafffle! Inside were some MUFE treats and I added some of the new #UHD products to my collection! But I also received treats from @skyniceland and @essiepolish and a brand new pouch from @breakupstomakeup too! #ThankYou . . And now I have to reveal a slightly nerdy side of me that loves all the MUFE bags! I've been collecting them and I finally received the tote!!!! The smaller pouches shown are from previous MUFE events -but they all look so cute together that I had to take a photo! . . . #MAKEUPFOREVERPro #WinterLounge2018 #HOWIPRO #tribe #makeupforeverus #MUFE #makeupartist #mua #artists . . . @my_nycpro_tribe 😙😙😙