Emily is skilled at cultivating a calm and grounded environment that enables her clients to feel relaxed even on the busiest day. Every session is imbued with a feeling of safety and confidence to ensure the client achieves the look of their dreams. Her style is soft and elegant, reflecting natural looks that can be simple, romantic, or modern. They are touchable and designed to last. Emily and her team strive to highlight her client’s finest features, ensuring they are captured on camera in their best light. 

As one of the leading makeup artists in Virginia, Emily and her team travel globally serving elite clientele including celebrity client, Gwyneth Paltrow and Hollywood film producer Laura Bickford. She spent several years in Europe as a makeup artist in Paris expanding her portfolio to reflect a wide range of looks and styles and continues to create captivating designs. 

Back in the states, Emily has worked to build a diverse team of highly trained artists who can skillfully implement her aesthetic with the same impeccable detail and care. 


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Daphne

Daphne brings over twenty-five years of experience to her craft, combining creativity and a timeless approach. She is a a celebrated artist with awards and celebrity clients to her name, Daphne is known not only for her exceptional talent but also for her vibrant joyful personality. Her passion for her work shines through in every look she creates.

Johana

With a serene and meticulous approach, Johana brings a perfectionist's touch to every application, ensuring flawless results that highlights her clients' natural beauty. Johana's work carries a refined elegance that makes her stand out. Her calming presence creates a relaxing experience, leaving every client feeling effortlessly beautiful. 

Leslie

With over fifteen years of experience, Leslie brings both creativity and a perfectionist’s eye to every style she creates. Her attention to detail and natural sense of design allow her to create beautifully polished looks while tailoring each style to the individual client. Leslie’s spunky, warm personality brings a wonderful energy to the getting-ready experience, while her years behind the chair speak for themselves in her confident, meticulous work. A mother of three, Leslie brings warmth, humor, and an easygoing spirit wherever she goes.

Tara

With an impeccable eye for detail, Tara creates beautifully refined makeup with a flawless finish. Her extensive product knowledge and broad range of experience allow her to work confidently with every skin tone and a variety of makeup styles, from soft, natural beauty to polished glamour and stage makeup. A true makeup enthusiast, Tara has carefully curated a fully stocked professional kit featuring some of the finest products on the market and knows exactly how to select and layer products for each individual complexion. Her artistry is precise, thoughtful, and tailored to the client, creating a finished look that photographs beautifully while still feeling like you. Tara’s work is consistently a crowd-pleaser, and her calm confidence makes sitting in her chair an effortless experience.

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"Emily's team came highly recommended by my wedding coordinator. Hiring them was one of the best decisions for my wedding day! My artist had a wonderful aesthetic and an incredible eye for detail. Impeccable!"
-Daisy