Beach Bride Elaine

Photos courtesy of Amanda Tapley Photography

Amanda is an amazing photographer. Be sure to check out her work at http://www.amandatapleyphotography.com/

Bride Elaine opted for a Classic Beauty look for her November beach wedding. I began with prepping and priming her beautiful skin to create a workable canvas. I then applied airbrush foundation, blush and highlighter for a flawless finish. A soft peachy, pink blush accented her cheeks and I used an illuminating airbrush color on the high points of her face.

Her eyes were defined using an array of neutral shades in browns and grays and false eyelashes were added to enhance Elaine's own natural lashes. I applied a soft champagne shimmer to brighten up her eye lids.

For Elaine's lips, I began with a watermelon lip stain, followed by a waterproof lip liner and then topped off with gloss and sealer.

I think she looks stunning!

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