

Why I'm Raising My Rates
I’m raising my rates. People get touchy about that. When a product’s price increases, we blame the economy, but for some reason when a...
All or Nope
It never ceases to amaze me how people will attempt to negotiate anything and everything, even when it makes no sense. I recently had a...


Photographer Pains
Working with photographers is half my job, and for the most part, I love it. Great photographers know what they want and how to make it...
Terrible Trends, Take Two
I know I just recently wrote about trends I hate, but I’ve been perusing the Spring/Summer looks, and I’m having a lot of feelings....
Trade for... Nope. Pay Me.
I will apologize now, but I do NOT have any TFP (“trade for pictures,” on the off chance some non-industry types are confused)...
Make Up Artist No-Nos
MUAH is an art, but for the sake of health, safety, and sanity, there are a few rules that must be obeyed no matter what. If you are a...


Terrible Trends
As a Hair and Makeup Artist, it is my job to stay on top of trends… But I don’t have to like them, and I’m definitely going to tell you...
Pin Like a Pro
Okay, they’re bobby pins, not rocket science, right? Well, yes. But. Unless someone taught you how to use them properly, there’s a good...


Boudoir Shoot Tips
A good boudoir shoot can be like chicken soup for your body image, and the photos might be the best gift you ever give your significant...
What I Meant Was II: Bulls*#t Boogaloo
It’s time again for me to flush away the waste accumulated from being all nice and tactful and crap. What? I totally do that. Shut up....