Check out artistrhi.com for the results of a beautiful e-shoot session with the talented editorial and wedding photographer, Claudia Hung. (Insert infinite positive adjectives about Claud's work here).

Congratulations to the wonderful couple, Stacey and Rob! You guys rocked it!

Just a quick update on what's going on at artistrhi since I've been a little MIA from blogging (it's been an amazingly busy summer!):

1. Clients are loving airbrushing! There's been a great response to this service ever since picking it up early this summer. ( View details of service and rates here). Future post on its benefits to come in August, but it's amazing what inquiring clients already know about it! (Sephora is even set to offer a commercial airbrush kit this season. Yes, I'm curious to try it too!)

2. Gearing up for 11 weddings in August, including one in Las Vegas! (Can't wait). On a very important side note: yes, I am available for destination weddings :)

3. Hint: Stay tuned for contests/product giveaways in the next month!

4. Chugging away at creatives: check out my talented pal, Ms. Cheema - we'll be doing it up again towards the end of the month!

5. E-shoots are a hit. Well, editorial wedding photographer Claudia Hung is a hit! For brides-to-be, check out this special collaboration as posted in Toronto Wedding Professionals:
I think that's it for now. Stay tuned for more beauty tips and product reviews in August as well!

The "no make-up" look actually takes a little effort to achieve, but the results are simple and stunning. To get Kristine's natural flawless finish, try the following tips:

1. Balance out the skin.
Great make-up always starts with a great base. When your skin is glowing, the rest of your make-up shines as well! Use a foundation to balance out the overall skin tone and a concealer to camouflage those areas that need a little more attention (i.e. undereye circles, blemishes - which in Kristine's case - I didn't have to worry about at all!)

2. For eyes, cheeks and lips, stick to pinks and neutral (close to skin tone) shades.
Pinks and neutrals are great shades for achieving the natural look. Pinks brighten the eye area, give a rosy glow to the cheeks and highlight naturally kissable lips. Neutral colours work well to subtly define the eye area and add contour without looking harsh.

ARTIST TIP: For professional photos, your make-up will stand out better if you get a little heavy-handed. In the photo above, I could have gone a couple of tones darker to really make things pop. Always try to get a sense of your photographer's style and take note of the lighting being used, so you know how intense to do the make-up.

See more:
ENGAGED | Kristine & Gino

Here are some snaps of a wedding this summer with the lovely Dorothea (aka Thea)! I had worked with Thea previously for a wedding where she was the Maid of Honour, and I was very excited to see her turn come around! The event scenery was gorgeous (at the Liberty Grand), and made the perfect backdrop for the stunning bride and her bombshell bridal party.

Check out some of the behind the scenes pics below and see artistrhi.com for more!

Thanks Thea! All the best!

Related posts:
BEAUTY SHOT | Dorothea
WEDDINGS (all tags)

Check out artistrhi.com for an awesome creative done with a super team! The shoot included a couple more music inspired looks a la Amy Winehouse and Lady Gaga, so hopefully I can get a hold of those edited pics soon to share as well! Enjoy, and of course, let me know what you think!

Photography by Christine Buijs
Make-up by Rhia Amio
Hair by Dayle Doyle
Clothing by Toxic Vision