The short version
You look like yourself, just more even and finished on camera, with makeup that holds through photos, movement, and warm rooms without turning into a touch-up project.
I’ll match your skin in the light you’re actually in, build a base that won’t flash back, and keep the timing tight so you’re not troubleshooting between moments or takes. Next I’ll confirm the schedule, faces, and location, then I’ll send pricing.
I start with skin prep and an exact base match, using the lighting and camera notes you share. Then I build coverage in thin layers and set it for wear, so it reads even in photos without looking heavy up close. For groups or set days, I work to a rotation and leave time for quick touch-ups.
About me
I’m Rowan Hensley, a makeup artist. I got into this work through shoots and event days where the camera is unforgiving and the timeline is tight. I learned quickly that the difference is not a trendy look. It is skin prep, a careful shade match, and products that stay put when you’re talking, hugging, sweating, and moving.
I’m picked when someone wants makeup that photographs cleanly and still looks like their face. I don’t chase a look that only works in one kind of light. I ask for the lighting plan, the photo style, and the schedule, then I build the makeup to fit those facts. If something won’t wear or will flash back, I won’t put it on you.
Past events
A few recent makeup services jobs where the goal was the same: clean skin on camera and a pace that kept the day moving.
Portfolio
Wedding morning, 6 faces. Natural-glam makeup across a bride plus five in the getting-ready room, timed to photo and dressing deadlines. Everyone stayed consistent in the same lighting so the album looks like one day, not six different makeup looks.
Product video shoot, 3 models. Makeup for a small crew filming product and lifestyle scenes with frequent lens changes. I kept skin consistent between setups and did quick resets between takes so continuity stayed tight through the whole call sheet.
1:1 makeup lesson, 90 minutes. A step-by-step lesson focused on matching foundation, placing concealer, and getting a clean eye that reads on phone and DSLR. We did a product check and set a simple routine the client could repeat solo.
“My makeup stayed intact on camera and still looked like me in person.”
Bride, a warehouse-venue wedding day
Skin prep and base match
I prep skin and match foundation and concealer in the room’s light. If lighting changes later, I adjust before photos so the face and neck stay consistent on camera.
MAKEUP APPLICATION PER PERSON
Makeup services for each booked face, built as natural glam unless we agree on a different finish. I layer and set products for wear, then do a final check in the mirror and on camera.
TIMED ROTATION FOR GROUPS
For wedding parties or multi-talent days, I work to a written order so nobody is guessing. I’ll confirm start times per person so hair, photos, and travel don’t collide.
Touch-up pass
A quick polish at the end for each person: powder where needed, blush balance, lip refresh, and a last look at under-eye and T-zone in the current light.
ON-LOCATION SETUP
I arrive with my kit and set up on a clean table near natural light when possible. I’ll need a chair, an outlet within reach, and enough space to keep products off the floor.
ON-SET TOUCH-UPS (IF BOOKED)
For shoots, I stay on set for touch-ups between takes. I handle shine control, lip resets, and small fixes for smudging or creasing so the talent stays camera-ready.
What it costs
Pick the package that matches your headcount and how much touch-up coverage you want. I’ll confirm the final total after I have your timeline and final numbers.
Priced items
Getting started
If you’d like me to hold the date, the next step is to lock in the agreement and retainer.
1. Sign the agreement next to this proposal. 2. Pay the 40% retainer to reserve the date. 3. Send your timeline, faces count, and location details so I can confirm start times.
Signature
Fee summary
Can you match my skin exactly in this light?
Yes. I match in the light you’ll be photographed or filmed in, and I bring a range of tones and adjusters so I can fine-tune depth and undertone. If you can share a quick photo of the room light, that helps me pack smarter.
HOW LONG WILL IT HOLD IF I’M SWEATING AND HUGGING PEOPLE?
Most makeup holds very well with good prep, thin layers, and setting in the right places. I’ll use long-wear products and set for heat and movement. I’ll also tell you what to dab, what to leave alone, and when to reapply lip.
DO YOU TRAVEL TO WHERE WE’RE GETTING READY, AND WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM THE ROOM?
I travel to your getting-ready location or set. I’ll need a clear table, a chair that can sit at that table, and an outlet. If the room is dim, I’ll bring a light so the match stays true.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME BEFORE THE DAY: PHOTOS, SKIN NOTES, TIMELINE?
I’ll ask for a schedule with start time, photo time, and the latest “ready by” moment. I’ll also ask for skin notes like sensitivities, current products, and anything you know triggers dryness or oil. Reference photos help, especially for finish and lash style.
Retainer
A 40% retainer is due when you sign to hold the date for makeup services. I don’t hold dates without the retainer, because I turn away other bookings once you’re on my calendar.
Balance. The remaining 60% is due before the event, based on the final numbers, by the date I set. Invoices are payable within 14 days of the invoice date.
Final numbers. Your final number of people and the day-of schedule are due by the deadline I set. After that point, I can’t always add people, because the timing and start time lock in.
Schedule changes. If your start time, location, or headcount changes after you sign, I’ll update the plan and the invoice to match. If the change adds time on site, I’ll price the added time before the day.
Travel and setup
I travel to your getting-ready location or set. You’ll need a clear table, a chair at that table, and an outlet. If parking is paid or access is restricted, you cover those costs.
Cancellations. If you cancel or move the date, let me know as soon as you can so I can try to refill the time. What I keep depends on how close we are to the date, and I’ll confirm those cutoffs in writing.
Touch-ups. A touch-up pass means I’ll check makeup and fix what needs it at the time we plan for. All-day or on-set touch-ups only happen if they’re booked, because I block that time on my calendar.
