At the July MWEP meeting I was lucky enough to meet Allison Bower, a local make up artist. We traded cards and last week met for coffee. Allison came over with her adorable little girl, Baye, and we had such a nice morning just chatting.
Allison has an amazing eye for color and detail. When you talk with Allison you can just tell that she has a passion for what she does. It is always so refreshing to meet people in the industry that love what they do and that comes across in their work.
Here are a few questions I asked Allison so that you can get to know her a little better.
- What type of services do you offer?
- How long have you been in the makeup industry and where are you located?
I have been doing makeup all my life but I decided to start my own business a year ago.
- What type of clients do you like to work with (traditional, modern, etc.)?
I work largely with models, brides, photographers and shop owners. I enjoy working with people who are fun and innovative.
- Is there anything within your business that you specialize in?
Makeup for weddings and fashion.
- What do you think sets you apart from other vendors in the industry?
It’s difficult to draw a comparison between me and other artists. From what I’ve seen, there are some talented local artists. I believe fully in my training, technique and collaborative efforts with clients and vendors. I’m considerate of other people’s time and efforts and always follow through on my word.
- When you’re not busy working, how do you like to spend your downtime?
I have three young children who are 8, 6, and 4. I also have a fantastic husband. I love to be with them when I am not working. Even doing little events like going to pumpkin patches, nature walks, or going to the zoo gets me excited.
- What is one crazy story of something that has happened while you were working?
I had a photographer who had to reschedule shortly before a fashion shoot. I had to find a different photographer in short order to work with five models. I had to sift through 70 emails from photographers and pick the best one (this was early in my career and I didn’t have an established list of preferred photographers). In the end, an amazing photographer committed to the shoot and the results were fantastic. Out of courtesy, I did write all the other photographers back, too.
Thanks Allison!!
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