beginnings of a photographer!
I start 2026 slightly downbeat. My knee hurts and cursing getting older. Then I think, get a grip. I have been a make up artist for over 40 years and still love it today. Surely, I actually have age on…
Category over 50 and fabulous
Why Peptides
So why are we hearing so much about Peptides in skincare? Peptides has become a bit of a buzz word in skincare lately so I thought I would take a bit of a look. I do get baffled around a…
Wear A Hat
Wear a Hat Sun protection is such an important message, especially with the growing cases of skin cancer as we get older. I have just completed a Skin Cancer early detection course and with the strong sunrays we are experiencing…
Capture the Look
Capture the Look is a fun one to one session, a personal experience, where you get a professional make-up and a styled image to remember the day. I am a natural make-up artist so the pictures always look like you.…
Before and after
A before and after make-up for an older face, no tricks, filters or photoshop. Susan is a great model and always up for anything I suggest. Today I wanted to show how a simple natural style make-up can really make…
Hollywood Red
December, Wow how did that happen? The festive season is well and truly upon us whether we like it or not . There is however, no better time than this Christmas month to try out those Hollywood red lips. ‘I…
Product Review
It is such a pleasure when I am asked to try a product for my professional point of view. I don’t do this alot and I do not advertise products for money. I take time to try out a product…
Vaudeville
My latest Photographic Experience project is ‘Mother and Daughter’ and what a fabulous and fun way to start this project wth a striking theatrical Vaudeville style. I love bringing a unique edge or theme to each portrait, focusing on capturing…
Biba esque
When three creative women over 50 come together, something magical happens. A fun and lively collaboration unfolds, blending makeup, hats, modeling, and photography. I have a passion for storytelling, and it turns out Tara, a brilliant milliner and imaginative soul,…
Autumn Look
Autumn make-up looks I like to take the makeup trends and adapt them for the more mature wearer.I have picked out a few of the looks predicted for Autumn/Winter 2024. Grunge smokey eye Suggested look Blushed Suggested look Flash of…