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Last activity: Nov 29, 2009
Joined: Aug 19, 2005


Donna Mee

Female
Costa Mesa, California
Donna Mee Inc. Makeup Artisry Academy/Agency/Studio/Products

Mayhem #30641
Makeup Artist


MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/DonnaMee

About me
I have been doing makeup for over 20 years and continue to work and test to keep my portfolio images current. I have worked in T.V., print and runway with designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Richard Tyler, Gianfranco Ferre', and Christian Dior. I am always seeking models to test with to emulate editorial type shoots from Vogue, Zink and W.

I'm a formally trained makeup artist. (Not just a girl who used to work at the mall!)  My focus is Beauty and Fashion Print makeup for editorial and/or commercial work.  I also have done and will do television, music videos, infomercials, etc.  I’ve been training makeup artists from all over the world for over 17 years.  So if you need a good makeup artist, regardless if it is in Southern California, any state in the USA or even other countries… Just contact me with the details and I will do my best to refer you to someone in your area.

Besides having talent and experience, I have an extremely high level of professionalism and ethics.  If I accept a booking, first of all… I will show up NO MATTER WHAT and I will be on time if not early.  I honestly have no tolerance for the flakes in the industry that cancel or no show completely unaware of anyone but themselves.   I am prepared for just about anything you can throw at me and will surprise you by being MacGuyver with anything that I don’t have. 

My mantra is You are only as good as your last shoot.  This keeps me on my toes. 

I always look at the “big picture" and will go over and beyond the call of duty to get the best shot for everyone involved… especially on a test.  I realize that a test is a donation of everyone’s time and often the best image possible is COMPLETELY different for the makeup artist, hairstylist, photographer, wardrobe stylist, and model.  Therefore,...

***If you’re a Photographer that refuses to give a disk(s) of images to the staff from a test and just gives everyone a couple of images that YOU like the best, due to being (PLEASE SELECT ONE: Close-minded, Selfish, Egotistical, God Complex, Lazy)  I won’t be interested in working with you.  Unless your name is David La Chapelle, Steven Meisel, etc. then I'll be more tolerant.  smile 

Additionally, For all the Photographers who "think they rock" at Photoshop, please understand and acknowledge the fact that that what is "acceptable" photoshoping for a Photographers book is often not acceptable for a makeup aritst book.  I know that you've got skills and have probably even had people compliment you on your retouching in YOUR book.  But in our industry (makeup) even semi-obvious photoshoping makes Agents, clients, Art Directors, etc. wonder how bad was the makeup.       

I train makeup artists from all over the world. (As long as they speak English)  My goal is to improve the QUALITY of makeup artists, not the quantity.  In addition to teaching the “Art and Science" of makeup, I do my best to teach my students ethics, professionalism and marketing so that they can replace today’s stereo-typical, flaky, so-so talented, ego the size of Texas (for no reason) artists out there who give those serious about makeup a bad name!  Check out my schools web site at www.EmpireAcademy.com

My rates are $950. a day.  $475 for 1/2 day (4 hrs)
If you arrange a shoot at my studio (6000 square ft.) I can provide 3-5 makeup/hair & wardrobe changes for $325 and $100 studio rental fee for photographer.

"Any Photographer who says he's not a voyeur is either stupid or a liar".  -- Helmut Newton, 1995

Credits
Runway:       

                   Christian Dior
                   Richard Tyler
                   Gianfranco Ferre'
                   Tommy Hilfiger
                   Maggie Barry
                   Peter Lau
                   Annie Who

Print:           
                   
                   Marie Claire                   Editorial
                   Harpers Bazzar              Article & Editorial
                   GQ                              Editorial
                   GQ South Africa             Editorial
                   GQ Spain                      Editorial
                   GQ Germany                  Editorial
                   Los Angeles Magazine     Editorial
                   WWD                           Article & Editorial 
                   Digital Photo Pro            Cover & Editorial
                   People                         Editorial
                   Coast                          2 Covers & 4 Editorials
                   Orange Coast                2 Editorials
                   for Me                         Article
                   Yoke                           Editorial
                   1st Hold                       Cover, 5 Articles
                   Fit Joy                         Cover & Editorials
                   Extreme Detroit             Cover
                   13 Minute Magazine        Editorials & Articles
                   Audrey                         Cover & Editorial
                                     
Clients:         

                   Maggie Barry
                   Monster Energy Drinks     
                   Coca Cola                     
                   Disneyland   
                   Crevier BMW
                   Hyundai
                   Pea in the Pod
                   Starbucks
                   Nike Woman
                   Pac Bell
                   Biozheim
                   Orange County Burn Association
                   Choc Hospitols
                   Golf Magazine
                                     
Celebrites:   

                   Mandy Moore
                   Queen Latifa
                   Cindy Crawford
                   Meg Tilly
                   Rachel Hunter
                   Aalyiah
                   Lisa Kudrow
                   Paulette Ivory
                   Kevin Costner
                   Tony Danza
                   Prince
                   Collective Soul
                   Rod Stewart
                   Joanne Gair
                   Vivian Wu
                   Bobbi Su Luther
                   Joanna Krupa

Lists
Gorgeous images   57 pics
Seriously   35 pics
Wish these were mine.   46 pics


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Donna Mee has 1764 friends.
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Creative Smiles
Photographer
2009-11-20 04:15:03
...the gift of giving the ability to give a gift. :)
Ashley_Lyn
Model
2009-11-09 20:49:00
You certainly have a gift. Beautiful work.
koo-koo
Photographer
2009-11-07 21:14:06
:)
xoxo
Ashley Tabitha
Model
2009-11-07 18:28:53
your work is absolutely incredible
Bang Truong
Photographer
2009-11-06 13:44:10
amazing works
SJ
Model
2009-11-06 12:56:22
Donna - You are tremendously talented and would be honored to cross paths with you. Your attention to detail and talent is evident in your finished work.

Keep doing what God blessed you to do

Steve
Daria Abramova
Model
2009-11-06 10:28:33
Just wanted to compliment your portfolio - it is something I can't take my eyes off.
Your work is divine and it is nice to people who possess such professionalism as you do
Daria.
Nic Krebs
Wardrobe Stylist
2009-11-01 21:23:32
got your note yesterday...thank you so much :)
Clare Fiona
Model
2009-10-26 07:35:44
Hey Donna! It was amazing working with you! You are a true talent and professional. Thank you for your time and guidance. Can't wait to work with you again and/or join your academy;) xo
Nic Krebs
Wardrobe Stylist
2009-10-25 09:02:25
Sorry I missed you Saturday..I definitely want to work with you again ;)
koo-koo
Photographer
2009-10-24 22:47:08
Sweetheart, It was fantastic working with you... Thank you for the experience...
Hope to see you again...
xoxo
KORRINA RICO
Model
2009-10-24 22:34:46
aww you too you are a beautiful woman!! you've accomplished so much and that is awesome!! =) we LOVE you!!
xoxo
modelstacy
Model
2009-10-24 16:52:23
It was awesome working with all of you guys at Empire! Amazing team and incredible studio!! Had a great time and can't wait to see the images we came up with! :)

Kiersten B
Model
2009-10-23 23:16:39
I really enjoyed working with you. Your school is amazing! Please let me know if you ever need me again.
Heidi D Makeup
Makeup Artist
2009-10-22 22:44:34
beautiful port!!
LAZPHOTO
Photographer
2009-10-22 13:09:12
Good seeing you again. You put together some amazing sessions with amazing talent, some of which you created, of course.
Terra Jo
Model
2009-10-22 10:08:23
It was good working with you yesterday :)
FACIALEXPRESSIONSBY ASH
Makeup Artist
2009-10-21 15:38:20
your port is amazing!
Yifei
Photographer
2009-10-19 12:50:58
omg! all your works are so beautiful! really hope can work with you!
Oxana Makeup-Hair
Makeup Artist
2009-10-18 20:55:57
Beautiful work, very inspiring.

Phillip Ritchie
Photographer
2009-10-16 16:47:25
I just spent three days and had 48 cups of coffee just to look at your portfolio ,

Donne Mee you are beyond being a Make up artist ,

you are beyond an Artist ,

you create living Art that can be viewed from many angles ,and every one is just stunning ,in the world of photography ,


a beautiful portfolio ,

phillip


Alisha MC
Model
2009-10-16 08:29:48
Beautiful work!
D A G M A R B J O R K
Model
2009-10-15 09:50:02
I'm excited about seeing and working with you again! : )
RA Retouching
Photoshop Wizard
2009-10-09 09:30:31
Beautiful work Donna...you are so talented, experienced and professional!

:)Ra
Divneet Wadhwa
Model
2009-10-09 00:24:26
Absolutely LOVE your work! If you ever need a model with my look, please do let me know!
Would be honored to work with you!:)


Roger Wong
Photographer
2009-10-06 17:42:48
really gorgeous work :)
Laura Crimmins
Model
2009-10-04 20:45:43
Gorgeous work!! Stunning portfolio!
All American Annmarie
Model
2009-10-02 11:16:38
lovely port
Jason Voss
Photographer
2009-10-01 09:40:24
Really great work!
demetriuscooper
Makeup Artist
2009-09-14 06:14:09

Great port
Jim Clark
Photographer
2009-09-12 12:44:08
Great work.........Rock on!!!!
LizSLuxuriousLocks
Hair Stylist
2009-09-11 19:52:50
Lovely port! I would love to work with you one day!

Liz
Tania Simon
Model
2009-09-11 17:40:17
Beautiful!
WhiteLight Imaging
Photographer
2009-09-11 16:53:43
Your make up work is very beautiful... I like it..
Victoria Vertuga II
Model
2009-09-10 15:44:00
Your work catches my eye every time I see it!
Mindy Burnette
Model
2009-09-10 15:05:32
I hope to cross paths someday soon! Love your work! Much success to you :)
Amy Dunn
Photographer
2009-09-06 16:12:03
Um...wow.
Amy E Jones
Model
2009-09-06 15:49:59
Just stopping by to tell you how incredible i think you are!
Bill Morrisey
Photographer
2009-09-06 11:07:38
Magnificent work!

Bill
Emma Olive
Model
2009-09-04 16:08:51
wonderful!!! youre awesome")
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