Camera-ready makeup calibrated to studio strobes and real Florida daylight.
High-end makeup is not about layering heavy foundation until natural skin texture disappears. We build translucent micro-layers calibrated to the lighting temperature of your shoot, using sanitised taklon brushes and stainless mixing palettes so cosmetics stay fresh for twelve hours without oxidation.
Rates and technical specifications for makeup sessions.
Makeup appointments run for an exact 60-minute duration. Prices range from $20 for minimal feature enhancement to $125 for intensive multi-layer editorial prep with custom lash clusters.
| Makeup Tier | Session Scope | Best Suited For | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Skin & Feature Polish | Hydration prep, spot concealer, brow brushing, lip tint, sheer setting powder | Quick headshots, corporate zoom, casual daytime appearances | $20 – $45 USD |
| Classic Event & Portrait Makeup | Full base calibration, soft contour, neutral eye shading, waterproof mascara, setting mist | Evening dinners, weddings, commercial video interviews | $50 – $85 USD |
| Full Studio & Camera Strobe Editorial | Full barrier lock, color correction, sculpted contour, high-definition eye architecture, individual lash placement | High-contrast flash photography, film shoots, galas, red carpet | $90 – $125 USD |
| Tampa Location Dispatch | Mobile studio case, battery LED ring light, and director chair brought to your venue | On-location photo shoots or hotel bridal suites in Tampa | +$35 USD Fixed |
Step-by-step chronology of our makeup chair protocol.
When you sit in our Davis Islands studio chair, the timer starts. We move through five distinct technical phases to construct a durable, non-cakey finish.
Lighting Match & Skin Prep
We cleanse the skin surface and evaluate sebum production. Dry patches receive botanical squalane and glycerin; oily T-zones receive silica-free mattifiers. We adjust our vanity illumination to match your venue so tones do not warp under ambient conditions.
Foundation & Micro-Conceal
We dispense two foundation shades onto a cold stainless steel palette, blending them with a spatula until the undertone matches your neck perfectly. Foundation is stippled onto the face in thin sheer layers, concealing only where pigment irregularity demands coverage.
Contour, Brow Arch & Eyes
Cheekbones, jawlines, and temples are shaped using cream contour that blends into skin rather than sitting as a harsh stripe. Brows are groomed with clear micro-gel and hair-like strokes. Eyes are defined using velvety neutral matte and satin pigments that photograph cleanly.
Lash Accent & Polymer Lock
Individual or clustered synthetic silk lashes are bonded along your natural lash line for natural weightless dimension. A fine aerosol polymer mist locks pigments against moisture and sweat. We run a high-intensity flash test to guarantee zero white cast.
Sanitation safeguards enforced at the makeup bench.
Skin reactions and breakouts after a professional makeup session happen when brushes are not washed thoroughly or product is contaminated. We operate under clinical bench rules:
Surgical Stainless Mixing Palettes
We never apply foundations, primers, or concealers straight from the container. Products are transferred using alcohol-sterilised stainless spatulas to an isolated metal mixing dish.
Single-Use Spoolies & Wands
Mascara wands and brow spoolies are strictly single-use disposables. A wand that touches your lashes never enters a mascara tube a second time.
Complete Brush Deep Cleansing
Brushes undergo a three-stage cleanse between every appointment: high-proof isopropyl sanitiser rinse, antimicrobial botanical soap wash, and UV chamber sterilisation.
Silica Flashback Prevention
We deliberately avoid high-silica and pure titanium dioxide setting powders. These reflect camera strobe flashes, causing ghostly white patches in high-end studio photographs.
Reserve your makeup appointment time slot in Tampa.
Submit your desired date and event requirements. We check our studio book and confirm chair availability within four hours. No upfront payment is charged through this form.