Glam Makeup Artist/Stylist, Featured Interview with Mariell Johnson of Hey There, Who Does Your Hair, I Wanna Go There! By Rick Trottier – RJT Images Despite all the incredible advances in information technology over the past 30 years and the equally impressive gains in the field of physics, a simple limiting factor in our daily lives is distance as it relates to travel. Cars, trucks and trains must traverse the geography between points A and B, and as such, time and energy must be expended to cover those distances. What does this rumination have to do with a feature on makeup artistry? Everything! For it is a lament about the fact that sometimes, talented people live just far enough away from my place of work that it is not easy to involve them in the projects and work that I would wish to do. In January 2012, I met Mariell when she came to do the makeup and hair for a young lady I was shooting that day. Needless to say, I was deeply impressed and have been trying to find a way to match our busy schedules, bridge the distance that separates and bring her back to my studio to create more beauty. This feature was a perfect fit, for it combines Mariell’s consummate talents with the matchless beauty of Kayla Marie, and of course pairs our imagery with her interview. We at GlamModelz are so very excited to have the chance to look inside her thoughts and learn  [ Read More ]

MUA/Stylist Article & Interview – Lesli Patrock By Rick Trottier – RJT Images   A book I love and once read to my former elementary students was titled THE BEST BAD THING by Yoshiku Uchida. In that story, a terrible series of events occurs, but as is often the case, good things come out of those misfortunes. I have long preached that all of life is a series of trades and that if we are patient and accepting, we will see the good come out of difficulties. This past Summer, I watched with a mix of joy and dismay as my top two makeup artists/stylists learned they were pregnant. Naomi Herron was expecting her third child in the mid-Autumn, while Claudia Canales was expecting her first child in the earlier Fall. While I was thrilled for both young ladies, the impact on my studio was immediate and anxiety-inducing. While I knew that Naomi would likely be back after New Year’s and I could accept the likelihood of Claudia being out for a lengthier term due to the impact of The First Born, I needed to find a talented replacement as soon as possible. And that is where Lesli comes in. She was referred to me by Naomi and her friend Shell, and she has been a tonic and a joy far beyond my expectations. Her mix of creativity and classic skill makes her precisely what a photographer needs; an MUA who can create any look that is needed, from the  [ Read More ]

There is nothing quite like the feeling of watching a lovely young lady walk out of the makeup/styling room and then reeling with delight when I bask in a true example of artistry performed on her by a consummate professional. Such is the case with Naomi Herron, my primary MUA/Stylist at my Worcester, MA studio. Between her knowledge of my  [ Read More ]

In the model-photography industry the models and photographers routinely bask in the spotlight while the stylists and beauty professionals quitely go about their work, sometimes completely unmentioned. This is a shame because the difference between a good shoot and a bad shoot sometimes comes down to the hair stylist or makeup artist we choose to work with. So it seems  [ Read More ]

GlamModelz Magazine interviews Makeup and Hair Stylist Jodi Vaughn of Portland, Oregon, Jodi has a unique style that is all her own. Her creativity is very well know across the Pacific Northwest, and is rapidly becoming a nation wide recognizable name in this industry. She has a flare that is truly Vaughn-der-ful! GlamModelz Magazine: What first got you interested in  [ Read More ]

GlamModelz Magazine interviewed, Tanya Maisch, Specialist, of Dyer Straights Design Team. Through Tanya’s natural talent, superior work ethic and obvious creativity, Dyer Straights Design Team has quickly established a reputation for high quality work and an unmatched classic style. GlamModelz Magazine: Tell me a little about yourself. Tanya: First of all I am a wife and mother to 3 wonderful  [ Read More ]

Advertisement I recently had the opportunity to shoot with the beautiful and astonishing Bailey. She is an accomplished model who works professional as a Makeup Artist full time so it’s always nice to get her in front of the camera for a change I have learned a lot of tricks shooting with her over the past two years. Number one  [ Read More ]

In today’s glamour industry, there is one single factor that is of great importance to the photographer and model alike – the expert application of makeup. This necessary component to a successful shoot is the forte of a talented and skillfull make-up artist I had the opportunity to interview upon her return from Tokyo, Japan – Hollywood Glamour and Film  [ Read More ]

Glamour Makeup Artist – Tiffany Diamond By Beauty Editor Jett-Ray • September 30, 2008 For the GlamModelz Premiere Issue, I had the honor and pleasure of interviewing Glamour Makeup Artist… Tiffany Diamond. The makeup artistry Tiffany creates is flawless and detailed to perfection. But that is a just a glimpse of the wealth of the talents she possesses. In addition  [ Read More ]

Glamour Hairstylist – Miss Lynne D.Bomb of “Vintage Flair” By Beauty Editor Jett-Ray • September 26, 2008 For our premiere issue, GlamModelz Magazine interviewed, Vintage Hairstyling Specialist – Miss Lynne D.Bomb, Owner and Master Stylist of Vintage Flair. Through Lynne’s natural talent, superior work ethic and obvious creativity, Vintage Flair has quickly established a reputation for high quality work and  [ Read More ]