The photographer, Alex Thornton, reached out to me about working a styled bridal photo shoot with her back in March. Funny story, she and I met at a holiday networking event with Perfect Wedding Guide back in December 2015. We arranged to work a shoot together in early 2016, but at the last minute it had to be moved to a different date. And I was already busy on that day, so I had to pass it along to a friend of mine. And since 2016, we haven't had a chance to work together (

Miss S came into the studio almost a month ago now (it seems like last week) for her photo shoot with Kristen Fonville. She was a little reserved to start but you could immediately tell how much love she gives. Does that make sense? Some people give off all this positive and kind energy and those surrounded by them leave with a little pep in their step. I don't know about you but I like being around folks like that. I did hair and makeup for Miss S and below are the makeup pr

You can tell sometimes when someone is afraid to experiment with makeup. They'll tell me they want something simple or natural and at times that can get boring for me and my artistry. So when I get someone like Miss C in my chair, she tells me to just do my thang. I very much appreciate gals like her. We decided to go for a bold smoky eye with red lips for her boudoir photo shoot with Kristen Fonville earlier last week. And I finally got the images back. Wowww-eeee, they are

Mel reached out to me after her original makeup artist had to back out last minute and that artist referred Mel to me. And considering it was an end of May wedding and she called in April, I was thrilled to still be open! So we quickly scheduled a trial run on the day of her bridal portraits and it was a very requested bridal look. To anyone reading this, one thing to keep in mind when recreating makeup you see online is that those looks are pretty heavy/dramatic. They can st

Oooh la la, oooooohhhhh la laaaa. I know the second I say what I'm about to say, you're going to quit reading and just scroll to the pictures. But can I just say I love a lady who is unafraid and unashamed to rock nudes during her boudoir session?! Miss A came in for her photo session with The Adore Girls in their new Mufreesboro studio earlier this week and was about to burst due to the level of excitement she had. It was literally written all over her face. And with the kin

I always think there's a little bit of spiciness in these ladies that book boudoir photo shoots with Kristen Fonville. I mean, you kinda need that extra boost of confidence to pull through with something like this. Although, once you get your first pose out of the way, move out of the way because HELLO INNER GODDESS. It stirs up the best confidence in yourself and it's such a rewarding feeling after you're done with the shoot. So if you haven't done something like this, you d

Miss T came in late last week for her first boudoir photo shoot with Kristen Fonville. She was a little quiet at first, but she opened up after our conversation started rolling. And you know what? She is a down-to-earth human being and I feel like I mesh well with that. It wasn't ever a one-sided conversation and it makes you feel that value on both ends! I'm also that weird one that likes to get to know people so that we can eventually become real life friends. So for future

**DISCLAIMER // This wedding was booked through Glow and NOT through Declan + Mae. I'm an independent and contracted artist through that company and Taylor booked through them and then I was assigned to her April wedding as the hair and makeup artist.** Products used at her trial in January: Temptu s/b airbrush no4, Sephora Sable concealer, RCMA no color powder, LORAC light and medium contour powders, Mac Melba blush, Becca Champagne Pop highlight, Anastasia Beverly Hills tau

Miss A came in late last week for her first boudoir photo shoot with Kristen Fonville. If you haven't read any of my blog posts before, I work with Kristen quite often and I absolutely LOVE it! I also make these blog posts to include any of the images that the client releases and there is a link from my home/portfolio page that leads you here. I think it's a pretty handy thing, right? Anywho, Miss A is a super sweet mom with just a blessed soul. It's not every day that you me

I don't always use this much color for boudoir photoshoots, but it's so much fun using them! Most ladies request a smoky, moody eye and then a nude lip, so I die a little with joy when I get the request for bold everything! Miss N is a nail tech in Clarksville and has easy access to some fun makeup that the salon carries. She brought in her whole kit and it was fun playing with some new things! I've always wanted to buy products from Pat McGrath, but her stuff is a little too

Miss C came into Kristen's studio last week for her first boudoir photo shoot. Talk about all the nerves! But if you've ever done something like this, then you know these are the best kind of nerves. She was a little quiet at first, but I think we broke her out of her shell once hair and makeup were all done. I love it when Kristen is able to get her final images back quickly. Not that I don't mind waiting, but I LOVE seeing them. It's like a proud mama moment seeing the clie

Miss T is a little ball of fire! Every now and then I'm versed enough to know when I need to carry the conversation. Not saying it's a bad thing because I love getting to know people, but there's so many more facets to hair and makeup than just application. And Miss T was a natural at keeping conversation nice and smooth. Fun fact, she crochets! I've sat down many times and started a crochet project and not once have I ever finished. I'm so bad. I'll just stick to doing hair

Courtney reached out to me through my website's contact form asking about hair and makeup for her April wedding next year. I normally ask that bride's sign a booking agreement before we schedule a trial so that I can go ahead and block out the wedding date on my calendar. BUT, seeing that her wedding day is just outside of being a year away, she didn't want to commit just yet. And I totally get that! So while this blog post shows the makeup we trialed, I just treated it like

**DISCLAIMER // This is not a wedding booked through Declan + Mae but through Alex Bizzoco Artistry. She reached out needing an assistant for a wedding in mid-March and accepted when I responded to her. So yay!** Weddings in Nashville usually start picking up in March, but I wasn't quite as booked on my own yet, and this particular Saturday, I was wide open. I'm glad Alex needed help because I love doing weddings! My assistance was needed for makeup only so I did makeup for a

From what I can remember, Caroline was referred to me and reached out through my contact form on my website. We set up a trial at my in-home studio and went from there! She was a super sweet and down to earth soul and I felt like we had a great connection! Is that weird to say? Lol. Oh well. Sometimes, a bride doesn't need a trial, but other times it's good to have one if you're unsure of the look you're wanting for the wedding. Caroline first wanted a half-up hairstyle with

I believe Carrie found me through one of the Wedding FB groups when she was inquiring about a hair and makeup artist for her April wedding at Cedars of Lebanon State Park. And I was available, so of course I jumped on commenting so I could get her as a client. She wanted a more natural bridal look and I'm IN LOVE with the natural makeup that brides are wanting lately. Don't get me wrong, I love a beat face as well, but there's something about the simplicity of the other. Anyw

**DISCLAIMER // This is not a wedding booked through Declan + Mae and was booked through Leslie Ellis Hair and Makeup. I assisted doing mainly makeup but also did the hair for the flower girls as well. She also had Sylvia and Kristen assisting her at this wedding as well.** I usually don't get wedding photos back on the days where I assist the key artist. But every now and then, my detective skills are on point and I'm able to hunt them down on the photographer's page. And in

Miss K came in to Kristen Fonville's studio at the end of March for a boudoir session. She was a little more quiet than some of our other clients, but I think I was able to break her open a little while glamming her up with some hair and makeup. Lol. She was not sure what kind of look she wanted so I decided to give her a smoky look with more "antique" colors. I think it looks fabulous! And did I ever tell you that I'm that weird hair and makeup artist that will find you on

Mayra found me online as a last minute artist to provide hair and makeup services for her and her ladies at her wedding in May. I'm just glad I was available!! So we scheduled a trial to test out what kind of look she was wanting and I loved the outcome. She was going for some Kim K inspired hair and makeup -- soft waves, tucked behind her ears with a soft but glam makeup. We did end up adding more eye shadow to get eyes and added heavier lashes, and I absolutely love it, don

Miss C came in earlier this month for a boudoir session with Kristen Fonville and she was super sweet. Found out she's also a fellow hair and makeup wizard, but wanted a day to herself to just relax for once. It's definitely a high-stress profession! Kristen is SUPER FAST with getting images back and I'm in love with these images! You'll know exactly what I mean when you see them. And in case you're wondering, these are the products I used on Miss C's face for her photo shoot