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Faeries for a Cause

Posted on May 7, 2015 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Good Cause, Photo Obsessed, Photography, Reviews .

Disclosure: This is an unsponsored post.

I love a good charity, and no one has to twist my arm for photos, usually. When I came across this advertisement for a fundraiser for the March of Dimes I thought it was absolutely adorable and something my readers might be interested. So I shared it, but I wasn’t planning on participating in it. I am happy to report that I was correct. You all were into it, and shortly after posting it I started getting messages from many of you saying that you were interested but you wanted to see mine first. I should explain… I wasn’t going to participate because my children are photographed a lot, not because I didn’t love the idea, I really love the idea, I just fear that my kiddos will have enough one of these days… BUUUTTTT once you all started asking me to I agreed (it didn’t take much convincing). I was there a week ago, and here’s how it went.

Firstly, here is the deal… More info can be found HERE

Session fee is $50 per child, which includes an 8 x 10 print of your child(ren). 100% of this goes to March of Dimes.

There are a la carte options for purchasing additional poses or prints or both. A portion of these fees goes to the March of Dimes

Your photo is entered into a voting contest. Votes are $1 each and 100% of this goes to March of Dimes.

If you are one of the top 13, your photo goes into a calendar that is sold for $15. 100% of this goes to March of Dimes.

I made my appointment (click here to do the same) and was able to get in very quickly. (E) loves to play dress up so I was not too worried that she wouldn’t have a good time. I chose not to bring (A) because he has so many after school activities and it would be near impossible to book for him. I was also a little worried that he may not be into it.

It took just about an hour to get to the studio, and it was not hard to find. We were brought in and taken to a dressing room where there were several different outfits, wings and headpieces to choose from. We let (E) choose her own. It ended up being perfect, and not what I might have picked if it was my choice so the girl has got style.

(E) chooses her costume. She chose the one that was so a-typical, and I am SO glad she did.

Once dressed we walked into the studio itself where magical music played in the background. Instead of just throwing (E) into the scene and forcing photos, they just allowed her to walk around, to get accustomed to the setting. She was able to explore the animals, the “water”, the flowers, everything. While she walked around, the flash stated going off. Totally naturally. The photographer asked (E) if she could do certain things (look into something, talk to an animal, etc.) and she did. The staff had some little tricks for getting her to look in certain places, and for getting her to smile.

Ready for her close-up!

The photographer was so patient, allowing her time to get used to the surroundings.

(E) really loved the fan blowing in her face, she looked like she enjoyed being a “star”. She enjoyed walking around the magical set. When we first walked in there were some toys in the area for parents to stand and she fell in love with a blue wrench. Instead of being upset that she wouldn’t let it go (nope not even to play with the set), they were able to incorporate it into the photos, hiding it to get her to look inside or at a certain place.

They were able to get (E) to look in certain places because of the wrench.

Yep its in that little ball too ;O)

Once the shoot ended the tough part started. Which photo to choose. This is always the toughest part and the faerie session was no exception. All of the photos were breathtaking. I was patiently walked through them with a yes, no, maybe process that really helped me to narrow them down. We spoke about the editing process (which takes place after you make your choice). After making that big decision there are some packages you can choose from if you would like more photos than the 8 x 10 that comes with the deal. You can also purchase photos a la carte.

The quick last shot I took before the photographer did his thing.

LOOK AT THIS PICTURE!!!

(for a special surprise, download the free app “Vivaloo” and use the key word Faeries to see video of (E)’s session).

I ADORE my photo. I am GLAD that I did it. It may not be something that I ever do again, but I have this beautiful keepsake of my little girl. Since completing my session I have shown the photos to several of my friends, who quickly signed up for sessions. I can say with true confidence that it was fun for both of us, and the money goes to an amazing cause. It is a really fun and innovative way to fundraise. Everyone walks away happy. Except maybe (A) who said that he wished he could have gone too.. and I thought he wouldn’t be into it (go figure).

To schedule your appointment call 845.707.4061. You can also see more about the experience, and ND Pro Media at their website: http://magicalfaerieportraits.com/

The Smallest Things…

Posted on May 4, 2015 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Photo Obsessed, Specialty Items, Thoughts.. .

Disclosure: This is an unsponsored post. I just like to pass on the information for items I am super happy with.

For the holidays this past year I had a difficult time giving people ideas for things that I “wanted”. I am 35. I have two kids. I have a nice home. I have a job. I am happily married. I have more stuff in my house than you can shake a stick at. The last thing I “need” or “want” is more STUFF. So I really brainstormed about what would be perfect. Updates to the house, decorations that grow with the family…. That is what led me here.

I know its a long way off, but (A) really started school this past year. He was officially in pre-kindergarten. He had a school picture taken and everything. I decided that one thing I would love to do is chronicle the school pictures from pre-kindergarten through senior year of high school.

So I began searching for a frame that fit my description. Most of them don’t include pre-k I found so my search sent me back to ETSY where I found 2DogsWoodWorking. They make beautiful stuff. Although they didn’t stock what I was looking for they made it, and two of them (one for each kiddo, so that they coordinate). They also made them in record time, because the holidays were quickly approaching. We let (A) choose the colors for himself and for (E).

A screenshot of their ETSY home page.

They are amazing. Great quality, not too heavy for the wall, and beautiful. We have a nice long hallway so that is where I planned to have them go. I was in search of a meaningful quote to put with them and found this one by www.scribblinsisters.com.

Knowing that the frames won’t be full for quite some time (18 years which I know will fly by too fast). (A) and I cut some scrapbooking paper to fill the spaces where there are no pictures as of yet.

This was a fun activity for (A) to help with (I did the cutting).

Here is the finished product, I adore it. I am very excited to have a place to display the school photos as the kids grow. It adds a little something to the hallway which is otherwise long and narrow. I look forward to adding to it year after year, I cannot believe there will be a time when all of the spaces are filled. <3

A close up of (A)’s frame with his pre-k photo in it.

(E)’s frame with scrapbook paper holding all of the places.

The whole project (at an angle because the hallway is narrow).

Spring Mini-Sessions 2015!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Photo Obsessed .

Disclosure- The following are sponsored posts. These are the current photography specials being run by our directory members.

A mini-session is a great way to get some awesome professional photos as a fraction of the regular session price. Each photographer runs theirs differently, but the time spent taking photos, as well as the number of finished photos is what makes it mini. For many of us with young kids, its the perfect opportunity, because they won’t be “on” for longer than a half hour tops anyway.

Samples of each Photographer can be found on our main directory page PHOTOGRAPHERS DIRECTORY.

HoneyBee Photography NY

Kennedy Grace Photography

Stefanie Murphy Media

Jennifer Tesker Photography

Want to look super special for the photos? Take a look at these add-ons!

Denise at Facewear

Gotta Have Faith!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Photo Obsessed, Photography, Reviews, Uncategorized .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as I was invited to a session with Jennifer Tesker Photography. All opinions expressed are my own.

I started my relationship with Jennifer Tesker Photography back in October when she joined our Photographers Directory. We planned our session for the spring minis and since then I have been waiting and watching. If you follow photographers on Facebook, it is truly amazing to see their work. Watching Jennifer’s has been a true pleasure. As time passed, I was more and more excited to visit her with the kiddies.

As always I spent hours trying to pick out the perfect outfit, messaging poor Jennifer back and forth. She was always so lovely about it (even though I think I would drive myself crazy). I had great difficulty picking out the perfect dress for (E) and she told me not to worry she had plenty of things that she could wear. Boy she wasn’t kidding (E proceeded to have 3 wardrobe changes, which is awesome as E can be a diva). Gotta have faith in your photographer.

(E) in her Easter Dress.

Outfit number 2 (one of Jennifer’s).

La piece de resistance! (Also Jennifer’s)

Walking into Jennifer’s studio is like dress up and toy heaven. My kids were amazed and so was I. They went right to playing and despite my wanting to stop them Jennifer encouraged it, quietly watching and determining what types of tools she could use with the kiddies. There were so many choices for hair bows and tu-tus, and ruffles. Then there was the chairs, boxes, baskets and delivery truck, forget it my kids were obsessed. Specifically (A) needed to get his hands on that delivery truck.

Well you can see we put poor Jennifer through the ringer. WE had a blast and I hope she did too. (A) even made a play date with Jennifer and her two lovely girls. There were a few times that I got super nervous about the session. (A) and (E) were not cooperating the way I would have liked, one smiled when the other decided to sit, the other. One slouched while the other kept getting up from the chair… and one is of an age where you can reason, while the other listens mostly. I tried not to get frustrated with them but I was nervous. How am I supposed to review a session if my children aren’t cooperating? Gotta have faith in your photographer.

Jennifer handled it all with amazing grace. She found ways to get them to cooperate, she learned from each and every one of their movements their personalities and used it (right down to the sweet, sweet photo of my darling daughter in a tu-tu and cowboy boots, the one where she is holding Skye her favorite pup, and the money truck shot). She reassured me that she got some amazing shots and she was so right. As I wrung my hands together for the few days it too her to edit (was super quick), she calmly edited and then put up the teasers on her Facebook page that would set my nerves at ease.

The Sibling Teaser

(A)’s single teaser.

The Diva (yeah those are her boots, she had to wear them that day).

When taking a 4.5 year old and a 21 month old for photos you have to be prepared for the best and the worst. They never seem to stop, how could someone possibly. Gotta have faith in your photographer.

My Perfect Easter Photo <3

Another adorable single.Too sweet (notice the change in hair pieces, those are Jennifer’s too).

How does one measure success? I would say one good shot of the pair, and one good one of each. These go far beyond that. Despite my worries, the pictures are amazing.

The money shot. (A) is so in love with this, that when he saw it he kissed the screen, and then said he wanted it put up in his room… Wait, a photo that not only I love but my kids do too??

I like pictures, his wish is my command.

Due to the high demand of her spring minis Jennifer has just opened up another date with limited bookings.

The other special that she is currently running is for Communions, very limited bookings:

If you are interested in booking a session with Jennifer Tesker Photography contact her at:

www.JenniferTeskerPhotography.com

www.Facebook.com/JenniferTeskerPhotography

JenniferTeskerPhotography@gmail.com

Phone: 845-268-3846 (best is email)

Seasonal Photo Clock

Posted on March 17, 2015 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Crafts, Photo Obsessed, Uncategorized .

Disclosure: This is an unsponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own.

I’ve lived in my house for 8 years now, and it wasn’t until recently that I really started to personalize the space. For a long while I had a collage of photos on the wall over my couch, but I didn’t love it. It made the space feel dark, so I moved it and put up a clock of photos.

I had great difficulty finding picture frames that were 1. affordable, and 2. a good color for my living room. So, off to the local craft stores I went. I purchased and painted my own frames. The feedback from friends and family was very positive so I posted it for you all. People loved it.

Here are the items I used:

Vinyl Lettering
Clock Hands and Motor
Clock Motor Cover Hub
Frames from AC Moore (used coupons)

Painting Frames: It takes 2-3 coats of paint to cover these. Once dry I sand to distress, and then spray a seal on it for a little shine. I purchase these at AC Moore but they are available anywhere.

Then, while decorating for Christmas this year I decided I wanted to jazz things up. Since the frames are held up with those 3M Velcro things its easy for me to remove and replace photos. I took out the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock hours and replaced them with red picture frames that I put the past 4 years Santa Photos in. Shared it with you all and you loved it.

Well, I’ve decided to do the same with the Easter Bunny photos and allowed you all to vote on the color of the frames.

You all were given options.I tallied responses.

Frames were painted and sealed.

Here is the result!!!

What would you bring on a deserted island?

Posted on January 22, 2015 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Direct Sales, Photo Obsessed, Reviews, Specialty Items .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are those of Halli Tibbals, Younique presenter extraordinaire.

Whenever anyone asks me what three things I’d bring on a deserted island with me, I always say one of them has to be mascara (and a GOOD lip balm and a HOT man).

All joking aside, it doesn’t matter what kind of night I’ve had (or even day). I don’t leave the house without putting mascara on. Yet, I’ve stumbled to find a really good one that actually maximizes your lashes to the point that people wonder if they’re false. For the last several months, I’ve been using Younique‘s Moodstruck 3D Lash set and I’m in love! It applies easily like a mascara yet looks like the best falsies out there. Anyone that has tried false eyelashes, knows that it’s not that easy and the chemicals are plentiful (not something I love). SO that’s one of a few added BONUSES to the 3D fiber lash mascara…it’s naturally based (made from tea leaves!), cruelty free, paraben free, water resistant and a GREAT price at $29.00 for a set that lasts about 4 months!

After using it for several months and I realized that I could never use another mascara again….I then decided to become a presenter for Younique! I love what I am doing and feel incredible about the products that I am selling because they are naturally based, USA made and REALLY incredible!

For those of you who are contemplating purchasing it, or even are interested in learning more, you can contact me at: halliny76@aol.com place an order at youniqueproducts.com/Halli or give me a call to talk some more at: 614-595-4848.

I am so convinced that you are going to want to give it a try that I’ve included a set of tips for use.

Start with an eyelash curler to get maximum effect.
Now, take out both mascara tubes and hold BOTH in one hand! Go through steps 3, 4, & 5 on one eye 1st then the other!)
Open the translating gel. Apply a coat of the transplanting gel – like a mascara.
Start mid-way up your lash and wiggle the fibers through. Don’t forget the lashes near the outer corner of your eye! That’s where you get the real WOW factor!
Seal those fibers in with another coat of the transplanting gel. This is where you will start to see the lashes re-separate into long thick beautiful lashes
Be patient! This is something new and there is a slight learning curve. In a few applications you will be a master!!! AND YOU WILL BE IN LOVE!

Give “Hope” this Holiday Season

Posted on November 4, 2014 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Good Cause, Photo Obsessed, Reviews .

Disclosure: This is an unsponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own.

Last week I posted a press release from Studio 3 Photography which announced that their Holiday Mini Sessions this year would be a little different (click here). A quarter of the price for each session booked is being donated to the “Hope for Brian” fund, which benefits Brian a 3 year old with a rare and terrible genetic disease called Atazia-Telangiectasia.

As you know, I am a planner. I like to have advance notice to get things done. I calculate, I coordinate, I prepare. This time of year, especially this week, I am crazy nuts. So, although I planned to take my kids over to Studio 3, I didn’t get around to making an appointment. Enter Caitlin, who knows me so well that she knows I need to be nagged. So I received a text from her asking what day and time I would be in this weekend. I was so swamped I happened to have one time slot on Sunday that worked, I was not prepared in the least which at first freaked me out and then I decided to “let it go” and just go with the flow. I was lucky enough to have purchased the casual Christmas outfits for my children (told you I was a planner) so I went with those and left the rest to Caitlin.

Before we went I explained to (A) that we were doing a good thing because of the donation. It is a reoccurring theme in our house, all of the time, but we really try to emphasize it during the holiday season. Almost everything that we do has some sort of give back attached to it so it was perfect.

Here’s how it went. We walked in, and I sat on a couch. Caitlin took over, making my children laugh, and just be their natural selves :o). The backdrops for the photos (of which there are three) are just as promised, simple, leaving the opportunity for your family to be the star of the show. The result is adorable, silly, classic. Caitlin captured some really amazing shots. The kids had so much fun, making faces, standing on a box (E’s favorite game was climbing up and down), and trying out the different props.

A rare photo of the process, Caitlin entertains (A) and (E). Disclaimer: These were my cell phone… doesn’t do any of the process justice…

Goofing around in between takes.

Getting set.

The pictures are my kids, pure kid, and pure gold. How is Caitlin able to get my squiggly little monkeys to stop and look right at the camera? Ask her to do her fantastic elephant impression.

My goof-balls.

What I cannot stop looking at is their eyes. Looking into their eyes in the photographs is like looking into their souls. Which reminds me of Brian. As I see my children holding a picture of this beautiful little man, I couldn’t be more positive that finding the time to book my session was the right thing. Brian’s parents deserve a chance to see those beautiful eyes grow, and to help them to show joy, not pain. Now I have these amazing pictures for my walls, my Christmas cards, my photobooks, my heart. I was also able to help their families fight, to continue to find hope.

If you are interested in booking your session with the amazingly talented ladies at Studio 3 contact them at 845-680-8888 and register on their website www.studio3photographers.com/hope-for-brian/.

Due to Studio 3’s high demand for all events photographic (newborn, wedding, professional, birth story, portraiture, and more) mini-sessions are only available this week 11/3-11/8/14 (all day). If you are on the fence allow me to give you that final push. Take some time to make a memory and help Brian in the process.

Here is a picture of my babies looking at someone else’s baby- one who needs some “Hope”.

‘Tis the Season!

Posted on October 28, 2014 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Good Cause, Photo Obsessed, Specialty Items, Thoughts.. .

One of the things that I am most proud of on our site is our Photographers Directory. There you can find a variety of styles and price points, along side of these talented ladies (just a coincidence) you will find samples of the pictures that they took of my children or family and a full review. Some of what really impresses me about them is not only their talent, but their personalities, their hearts. I am happy to say that through our interactions I am able to call these artists my friends as well as my associates. Nothing could make me prouder to call them friends than this new opportunity. This season one of our participants STUDIO 3 reminds us what this time of year is truly about and provides you with an opportunity to tackle a few items on your to do list with panache.

“HOPE for Brian”…it’s a holiday MINI-session with a BIG goal and You can be part of it all!

Disclosure: This is an unsponsored post. All opinions are my own.

Last year, during the holiday season I introduced you to Studio 3 Photography who took some unbelievable photographs of my family during one of their famous “Holiday Minis”. Don’t remember? Click Here. The piece and its corresponding article were a big hit, being printed in the local “Pearl River and Orangeburg Life.”

This year, not only are they offering their mini-sessions to you again, but this year there is a bit of a twist. They have decided that in the spirit of the season they will donate $50 of every session booked to the “Hope for Brian” fund. Brian is a handsome little ray of sunshine that the trio was luckily enough to meet during a session. Brian has a rare children’s disease called Atazia-Telangiectasia. Please read the following press release and even if you don’t book a session, consider joining me in making a donation.

Studio 3 Photography Mini-Session Press Release

“Imagine a disease that combines the worst symptoms of muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, immune deficiencies, and cancer. Children with A-T (Atazia-Telangiectasia) are usually confined to wheelchairs by age 10 and often do not survive their teens.” –www.atcp.org

“Did you know there are only around 1000 documented cases of Ataxia-Telangiectasia in the world? 500 of them live in the United States”

ONE is our neighbor.

He is 3 1/2 and his name is Brian…

“HOPE for Brian”…it’s a holiday MINI-session with a BIG goal and You can be part of it all!

What: Holiday MINI Sessions with a BIG goal

When: November 1st – November 8th

Who: “Hope For Brian” fund

Where: Studio Three in Sparkill, NY

Why: Because ‘tis the season to remember the people who allow us to do what we love every day and to help out where we can.

How: Register at http://studio3photographers.com/hope-for-brian/

For more information please contact Caitlin at Studio 3 Photography.

914-629-0068
caitlinfuster@gmail.com

The New Kid on the Block

Posted on October 13, 2014 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Photo Obsessed, Reviews .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post as I was invited to a session with Stefanie Murphy Media. All opinions expressed are my own.

Many of you already know Stefanie, you have seen her on the Facebook pages posting her specials. Some of you know her from another photography gig at another studio. Without even knowing, maybe you have already had her take precious photos of your family in the ten allotted minutes. Then when you were unable to decide on the three you were allowed, you folded and purchased the whole CD, all thanks to Stefanie’s talent. Yep, that’s how it went down for me.

I purchased a deal to have pictures taken of my kids, with my Step-Mother who was in town for one week. Ended up purchasing the whole CD because they were so cute. A month or so later, I saw her on Facebook and we started chatting, neither of us had made the connection yet.

When I met Stefanie I was impressed with her maturity and with her talent. She has a great eye. I first saw her work on the local mommy Facebook pages (so I thought). I was impressed. Knowing my love for all things photographic, we were a perfect fit. We scheduled our session, and paired it with the review for Denise at Facewear’s makeup application. They work together really well, Denise (read my review) making us beautiful by enhancing our natural features, then Stefanie captures if on film.

We chose a local farm for the pictures. A country girl at heart, I love all things old. A rusty tractor, a weathered farm, an old picture frame, a family quilt. All part of the plan and executed beautifully.

An old tractor makes an awesome prop!

Extremely nerve-wracking for me I usually don’t participate in the photos, too self-conscious. I did though really want some nice family photos for my walls.

Stefanie captured the family beautifully. I am so glad to put these up on my wall!

Working with Stefanie is great, we text, email and go back and forth with ideas and locations often. It was during one of our nights of texting that she came across the pictures of my family at her other job. She sent me the photo and said “I knew you looked familiar!”

I like her hunger, her work ethic, I love that she edits and sends you one or two teasers ASAP (although she should probably sleep more). I’m no good at waiting… it’s awesome to see a little something so soon.

My teasers, which I received about 24 hours later!

Stefanie understood and loved my vision for the pictures immediately. She came with some of her own props, and orchestrated us the ways she thought it should go. You also get more than ten minutes with her, which is awesome. You get the edited photos in an online gallery from which you can choose your favorites.

When I received my photos I had no words. I love them. I love the vintage feel of them, I love that you can see our personalities, I love that my family quilt is in them. It’s interesting to me that some of my favorite photos, are ones where we aren’t even looking at the camera, we are just being us.

I had a tough time choosing what to show you, so you have to see quite a few!

Keep an eye out for Stefanie, she is already in high demand, selling out her fall mini-sessions, she has just announced her holiday minis which have a great vintage feel that I cannot wait to see (Oops! They have just sold out! She is looking at her schedule to see if she can do late additions so keep watching for that!!). As I watch her material posted on her Facebook page I am more and more impressed as she really comes into her own style and I know that others are too.

I would also like to add an unsponsored shout out to the Carters store in the Spring Valley Marketplace. The hardest part of these photo shoots for me is finding coordinating outfits for the kids. I went into the store when they were getting ready to close (literally 5 minutes left) in a panic, and they walked around with me, and worked together to put together the look that they kids are wearing, which I must say I love!

Supermodel for a Day

Posted on October 1, 2014 by RocklandNYMom Posted in Photo Obsessed, Reviews, Specialty Items .

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own.

We work so hard to get our kids on the right track from the start. Breastfeeding, or choosing the BEST formula that we can find. Making our own baby food, buying organic, BPA Free products and so on. As a society we have even learned to treat ourselves (yes the adults) better. One thing that is finally starting to emerge is all natural/organic makeup. IN the past our makeup has been made of, well, let’s not get into that. Think about it, what’s in your nail polish??

Denise at Facewear uses all natural/organic makeup in her applications. She even has an all-natural manicure that she does. What a great little date for you and your little princess. Some other services that I love that she does? She does makeup lessons…. No need for your daughter to learn on her own that less is more, or how to apply eye liner Denise can show her.

The most popular services of course are her applications which she does for so many different occasions, bridal, prom (senior and junior), homecomings, photo sessions, sweet sixteens, you name it. She also has tons of specials that she runs so you will want to check back with us, and on her website or Facebook page to keep current.

I barely ever wear makeup. I know I should ( I am not getting any younger) but it takes so much time, and I would need some time in the bathroom by myself to accomplish it. Up until two years ago I was still using the makeup I had purchased for my wedding (in 2004). I finally purchased new stuff two years ago when I was attending a wedding. Yes, I am aware that 2 years old is also old, but I really only wear it to special occasions. One thing that keeps me from applying often is that I worry for my skin. As a teen I had terrible acne. I live in fear that what I use will clog my pores and I will look like that again.

I am even more nervous about having someone else do my makeup. I don’t like looking “made-up”. When I apply my own, I put it on, and then wipe a good amount of it off (something my husband found very interesting when we first started dating). The fact that I was willing to have someone apply it really means that I trust Denise. So we made a date, for our next website review of a photographer, Denise would do my make-up so that I had some pictures of the family and I would have some nice makeup done for it (let’s face it moms, when we plan these photos, we still don’t get a whole lot of time to make ourselves pretty for them, it’s more about what everyone is wearing, your kids hair etc.). This time it’s a little about me too. Which is important. We want these memories to be special, how often do most people have pictures done (I’m the exception because I am obsessed)?

As nervous as I was I was put completely at ease the moment I was in Denise’s chair. She is warm and inviting, and wants your opinion. She isn’t just going to “cake” on some make-up (thank God) and when I repeated for the third time that I don’t usually wear make-up and wanted to look natural, she said,” no problem and if you get uncomfortable, we can scale it back.” The air brushing was lite and relaxing, the whole process completely painless and when I opened my eyes? I felt like a supermodel. I was truly amazed with the outcome. I look like me, just a better version. Which was the goal.

A close up of the beautiful job Denise did on my makeup.

As adamant as I am about taking family photos and displaying them (and if you follow me you know I am. It’s important that you take the opportunity to make yourself feel happy and pretty. Although as a woman I am still very critical of myself (especially since I know that all of you will see the pictures), I am not the least bit worried about how my face looks. I trust Denise to do my makeup any time. The true testament? I have recommended her to numerous friends and family, have already planned to purchase some gift certificates for family for the holidays (she has these amazing face firming packages), and added her to my mental list of professionals that I would use if I was planning my wedding over again (come on you all have one).

You will have to wait to see the family photos until I post my review of Stefanie Murphy Media Later this month, but here are the pictures of my face from the session before the family pictures were taken. See for yourself, I actually felt beautiful, and I think my face reflects that.

Modeling in front of the Facewear sign. It was nice to take some time for me, and feel pretty for a change.

Denise at Facewear
91 West Nyack Road Nanuet, NY
845-512-8874 (work) 845-304-4268 (cell)
facewearmakeup@gmail.com
www.facewear.net and like her on FaceBook to stay up to date on her current specials!

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