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Model

Onora Nox

Posts: 56

Worcester, Massachusetts, US

Doing a paid group shoot next weekend for a zombie concept, this is my first paid group shoot as a MUA,  I will be working on 4-5 girls and the models were asked to pay the hair and MUA, how much should I ask for basic zombie make-up with no prosthetics or SFX involved?

Apr 20 16 12:59 pm Link

Makeup Artist

Danielle Blazer

Posts: 846

Los Angeles, California, US

Your rate will depend on your experience and area, neither of which I am familiar with.
I would suggest, however, that with this type of group situation you have the girls pay you *before* you do anything to them. Or you may find they "forgot" their money.

Apr 20 16 01:41 pm Link

Makeup Artist

skysimonemakeupartistry

Posts: 3

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Onora  Nox  wrote:
Doing a paid group shoot next weekend for a zombie concept, this is my first paid group shoot as a MUA,  I will be working on 4-5 girls and the models were asked to pay the hair and MUA, how much should I ask for basic zombie make-up with no prosthetics or SFX involved?

CONGRATULATIONS!
i'M just starting out.. how exciting for you

Jun 01 16 03:35 pm Link

Makeup Artist

Brittany Wand HMUA

Posts: 28

Austin, Texas, US

Researching your local market prices is definitely important you want to be affordable but make sure you are not undercutting the industry and your fellow artists. Never undervalue your time and skill

Jun 06 16 09:52 am Link