I am sure you realize your wedding isn't a dress rehearsal and there is no do-over, but take it from someone who has seen her fair share of weddings, there are just some things you want to be sure you've got down pat because you won't have a second chance to get it right. Consider your wedding to be comparable to the workings of a feature film. You've got the Leading Lady role and your groom is up for Best Supporting Actor . Your Cast of Characters encompasses your bridal party and immediate family members and don't forget the Background Actors , your guests. To create a blockbuster hit, you'll need a Full Crew ; including but not limited to: Director and Assistant Director (wedding planner, banquet manager, officiant) Technical Crew (photographer, videographer) Production Support (accommodations, food) Location Selection (venue, church) Soundtrack (music selection, DJ, band) Hair and Makeup Team Special Effects (lighting, decor, details) Pr...

Makeup flashback is one of the most common issues with DIY makeup.  WHAT IS MAKEUP FLASHBACK? Makeup flashback is the ghost white look that appears on your face in photos that were taken using a flash (camera or phone). Even though your makeup may look great in the mirror, the quick burst of bright light from a camera flash will reflect off your skin causing the areas to appear whiter. It would appear you used too light of a foundation or didn't blend in your powder, but this is not the case. Flashback Makeup Uh-ohs... (^NOT MY MAKEUP^) WHAT CAUSES MAKEUP FLASHBACK? Typically, the issue lies in the ingredients in your makeup. Most makeup is created with some sort of SPF to provide sun protection. These ingredients, primarily silica, zinc oxide and titanium oxide, are used to reflect the UV rays in order to keep your skin safe from the sun. Because they are designed to deflect the rays away from your skin, they also reflect the artificial burst of the camera flash in th...

The Pantone Color Institute has announced that its 2020 Color of the Year is PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue Wondering how to incorporate this color into your makeup look? Aside from the obvious, here are few subtle ideas. Blending blues in with grays and plums can create some fantastic makeup effects. 

Had the amazing opportunity to provide makeup for American Soccer Player, Ashlyn Harris on 8 episodes of The Players' Tribune. Framework Productions • Director: Steven Pierce

Film Trailer Check out the trailer for the feature film, Mind the Gap Adi Odelsky, a 38-year-old off-Broadway actress, is on the verge of success when her playboy husband walks out on her. As a single mother with little income or support, her relationship with her young daughter becomes strained and her life begins to unravel. While working in London, Adi has a mind-bending experience which sparks off her journey into the gap. She begins to peel away the façade of personal dramas, finding answers and reclaiming her life as she moves into a new reality. The audience follows her down the rabbit hole, encountering hilarious characters along the way. The tale is a mix of psychology, quantum physics, and spirituality. MTG is a fun enlightening story of personal transformation with thought-provoking exploration into the nature of perception versus reality. Bridging the gap between the mainstream and quantum worlds, MTG is universal in its message, and transformational in its ability to h...

Creating Special Effect Scars

My Heartbeat (Daqqat Qelbi) by Ghita Lahmamsi Sunrise Music Video Productions and Aziz Tazi