Dylan S

I have been a make-up artist for 5 years now. I am based in Melbourne and work on a freelance basis. I love playing with colour and, to me, bold is best as long as it's done tastefully.

My rates are very reasonable and I am willing to negotiate, with the right team.


Please read the following thoroughly before contacting me.

I do make-up for fun. It is not my day job. Therefore, I will only do TF if you can guarantee that it would be fun for me. I will find it fun if:

1. The look you are going for is something completely different to what I have already done. Please view my website for my past works. No. I am not interested in doing a nude/natural look, unless the model is a guy and the guy is hot.

2. It is a high fashion concept (please try to understand that high fashion does not merely mean that you spent more than $100 on the outfit. Look up John Galliano. Now THAT is high fashion).

3. Everyone involved is professional. I will only work with agency- standard models.

4. You give me a concept, send me pictures of looks that you like, and let me determine what the best make-up look would be. Your job is to coordinate the hair, wardrobe, location, and make-up to ensure all elements work well together.

5. I don't have to chase the photographer for photos. I will be patient for a month, after which i expect a polite email informing me when the pictures will arrive.

6. The photographer supplies me with more than 1 high-resolution, print-worthy picture per look. I require pictures that show off my make-up. Do not waste my efforts.

7. The model (females, in particular) come to the shoot with eyebrows tidied, upper lips waxed, and preferably without a breakout. I know sometimes you can't help the occasional zit, but drink plenty of water and have lots of rest before the shoot. Nothing annoys me more than a model who turns up looking like a mess because she spent the entire night out partying. And please, for god's sake, come with a clean face (Get your mascara off. I am sick of your excuses). I am the make-up artist. I will do your make-up.

8. The shoot is well-organised. I will need confirmation of the shoot venue, shooting time and photographer/ models/ hairstylists (if any) at least 24 hours prior to the shoot.

9. You are willing to cover my expenses or buy me lunch.



For more photos, go on to my portfolio at:
dylandesire.multiply.com