Tips for Freelancing?

Jan 25, 2013

Kaysey L.

I have plans with a few people that I know to do their makeup and get some photographs put together for a portfolio. I'm open to tips and suggestions!

Jan 27, 2013

Kaysey L.

Anyone? I would really love to make a career out of this since it's something I'm truly passionate about.

Jan 27, 2013

Aini S.

i think u can start with ur relatives, friends, and dont forget to take photographs! very important for ur portfolio. try different look of makeup also. if you have the time and money, go to a beauty school. never give up, kaysey!
for more info n tips about working as a makeup artist check out lisaeldridgedotcom and themakeupchair channel on youtube. they done a video about becoming a makeup artist.
goodluck and i hope that was helpful. xo

Jan 28, 2013

William M.

bb called it a trade off. meaning you look for other freelance people starting out eg photograph and models and work with them and every ones payment is the photo. 

Jan 28, 2013

William M.

also start a like page on fb this is mine


http://www.facebook.com/pages/William-Moultrie-Makeup-Artist/453449694694335

and i have gotten sum good jobs from it

Jan 29, 2013

Kaysey L.

Thank you all for your tips and suggestions! I've started my page on Facebook! :) I'm also looking into getting some business cards printed and putting them all over - the hair salon I go to, my boyfriend has a friend whose sister owns a bridal shop, etc. :)

Jan 31, 2013

Brittaknee C.

I am in the same place. I'm starting to build up my portfolio more and my mother told me to keep track of every makeup look even if I just put it on myself its just to build your portfolio and then when you actually start to get recognized for your work you could replace older photos with the new photos. its also good to have business cards and your portfolio with you at all times. If you want to make this a creer I would start out with an internship or at your local theatre practice as a apprentice

Feb 2, 2013

Jasmyn E.

Network, network and network some more! In particular, try to link up with aspiring photographers and models that also need to build a portfolio (everyone gets a picture, everyone is happy). Further, reach out to modeling agencies in needs of MUAs for test shoots.

Feb 5, 2013

Stephanie W.

Take any TFP you can get for port building n word of mouth 

Feb 5, 2013

Gabrielle D.

Definitely find photographers and models who want to build their portfolio also. When it comes to business cards, there are dos and donts. Get cards that have good quality, have a signature look, like mine is pink and gray, put your email, website, number (you can always use google voice for a business number), don't put a photo of you, put a photo of your work or just a simple color. Hope this helps.

Feb 13, 2013

Melissa P.

I'm interested in this as well.

Feb 22, 2013

Sheila R.

You can go on vistaprint.com and make your own cards, post cards, and get pens and stuff with your name on them for cheap! And you get a bunch