The Makeup Session

A classically trained pianist and self-professed theatre geek in highschool, Michelle has always had a flair for the creative arts. After a brief stint in fashion school she found that her love for art lay in other creative mediums. Soon, she traded in fabric shears for a makeup brush and discovered her passion for makeup and hair. Michelle offers nearly 5 years of experience in the local beauty, fashion, film and theater industry. She has an extensive and ever-growing knowledge of makeup application and hair styling, including but not limited to airbrush, fashion, glamour, runway, editorial, print, creative and special FX.Her work has been seen in a variety of formats including films, music videos, and national publications. Michelle’s projects in the Seattle film industry have been recognized in local as well as national film festivals such as SIFF, STIFF and Sundance. She is very excited to be able to share her passion of beautifying the world one face at a time. Hard working and motivated, Michelle strives for perfection in every endeavor and her eye for detail ensures that every project she encounters will receive her own personal touch.

Michelle’s number one priorities are her clients, and she strives to make every person she works with look and feel their best.

Julie Stevens began her early career as an actress, model, and dancer.While performing in fashion shows, commercials, and film, she soon followed her dancing feet to the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle where she performed with Follies At The 5th. She went on to dance for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines until she jumped ship in 2000. Julie continued her acting journey in Los Angeles and found a new passion for the art of make-up.She was educated at Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts in Los Angeles, and is a certified Independent Make-Up Artist trained in film, television, video, fashion photography, weddings, beauty make-up application and special effects. Since graduating in 2001, she has worked in every aspect of the industry.Julie has had the wonderful opportunity to work with celebrities such as Jennifer Garner, J.J. Abrams, William H. Macy, Yanni, and “Trainer To The Stars” Gunnar Peterson. Julie feels that her education and experiences are great assets both in front and behind the lens. Whatever the occasion, it is her goal to make every guest feel confident and beautiful.

Originally from beautiful Northern California, Rachael decided to pursue her passion for make up by attending Make Up Designory in Burbank California where she obtained her Diploma in Make Up Design. Learning skills from beauty make up to special effects make up; she knew that she had found her place. She spent 3 years in the Los Angeles area working as a freelance artist doing make up for such companies as, Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier, The Same Guy clothing and The Pasadena Magazine.She is also a licensed Esthetician and enjoys all aspects of the beauty industry.  Her dream is to develop her own make up line and open a beauty make up school.  She is now settling into the Tacoma area with her husband and cannot wait to do some make up magic and meet amazing new people.

Sofia Lyons was born in the European part of Russia and moved to the states at the age of 21. Through her youth she excelled as an artist, dancer and performer. In high school, she was in art classes. After being accepted to the Teachers Training University in her hometown Cheboksary, she completed 4 years of college with majors in International Communication, Linguistics, Teaching and Translation.
Shortly after moving to the Seattle area at the age of 22, Sofia was scouted as a model and embarked on a career as a fashion model. Some of the biggest achievements in her modeling career are: modeling for Project Runway Season 9, collaboration with Shelli Wright – well-known photographer for Vogue magazine in US and Europe, modeling for Rosaline Hampton – stylist of America’s Next Top Model 2011, being a hair model for Gene Juarez Salons and Spa, and promoting Seattle Fashion Week on Q13 Fox News.
Within her journey as a model, she realized that her true aspiration lied in makeup and hair styling. Sofia is very versatile and takes pride in bringing out the best in each individual. Sofia’s hard work and dedication to the beauty industry led her to work with wide variety of models, brides and bridesmaids, actors and actresses including Zachary Booth (known for The Beaver, Damages, Keep the lights on), Zelda Williams ( Robin Williams’s daughter), assisting makeup on Gary Busy ( Hollywood actor).
Sofia also works with young talent at John Robert Powers Agency, TV shows presented by Random Original Studios and Ulta – your beauty destination and lots of weddings in the Seattle area.

Krystle started in 2005; she worked for The Body Shop as their makeup artist.This allowed her to realize that makeup is something she was going to pursue. She believes her passion for makeup is making people look amazing and making them feel even better. There is nothing like doing something you love and seeing the positive effect it has on others.She is a self-taught makeup artist. She constantly devotes herself to learning new techniques, about new products, and is inspired by learning from other artists; especially with the ever changing makeup industry. “I never stop learning; it fuels my love for make artistry. Knowledge is the key, passion is my fuel.” She was lucky enough to take some training from professional makeup artist, Kandee Johnson which has helped her greatly and has inspired her as a makeup artist. Her specialties are airbrush, bridal, photo shoots, HD film, ads, and special occasion makeup.

You can view more of Krystles work at: www.kayceema.com

Growing up in the Seattle area, Jessica as a youth spent a lot of rainy days inside playing dress-up with mom’s tallest pair of heels and the entire contents of her makeup bag. Always needing a creative outlet, Jessica enrolled and excelled in art classes in school, whether it was music, literary arts, or ceramics. Throughout high school, Jessica loved every opportunity to style hair and apply makeup to all of her friends and family for special events, always enjoying the chance to make those around her feel beautiful.  After graduating high school, she spent the next four years attending Central Washington University, persuing a bachelor’s degree in Public Health with a specialization in Nursing.  Jessica’s real passion lies in helping those around her feel better in any facet of their lives, whether it is through healthcare or accentuating natural beauty.  After college and up to the present she has worked at a five-star salon and spa as a guest services specialist, striving to ensure that every guest’s experience exceeds expectations. Jessica is very eager to expand her knowledge in the beauty industry and cannot wait to express her creative talents.

Andrea’s interest in makeup started when she was seven years old. Her family would have these big family parties where her mom would dress her up in frilly Christmas dresses and paint the perfect red pout on her lips. It wasn’t even the holidays! Andrea was jealous of all her cousins wearing jeans and wanted so badly to wash her face off. Little did she know it would turn into something she loves. Soon Andrea would climb up onto her mom’s bathroom counters and for hours try on different shades of her Estee Lauder and Lancome lipsticks, making faces in the mirror.Andrea graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Communication and plans on applying to a top Makeup Artistry school in the Los Angeles area. With her entrepreneurial sense and artistic outlet, she wants to one day open up her own Beauty Bar complete with full services. Andrea’s family and friends see it when she does their makeup – that she has found her passion in life and is ready and willing to work at it. She has fun and gets so excited when she applies their makeup, does their hair, or paints their nails, whether it be for a school dance or their wedding. The happiness they radiate from her work makes the moment that much more fulfilling. Andrea is finally content that she has found her place in the world, creating a canvas one face at a time.