Semi-natural makeup and fancy side-bun

Today Devi - a bride who got married last year, sends me her wedding photo link, so after viewing through her pictures, I decide to blog about it. I think my makeup & hair work on her is 1 of my most-requested style: semi-natural. I consider my makeup & hair skill is very versatile, all depends on who I'm working with, but throughout my years working as a bridal makeup artist, I'm always get asked for something in between - not too made-up & not too natural, glamorous but not overdone. I call it semi-natural or semi-glam. I think semi-natural makeup will suit those who wears little or no makeup everyday; and semi-glam will be great for those who's not afraid of makeup & wears it often.

Based on exchanging emails & after a consultation or trial, usually I can figure out which hairstyle will best compliment the client's face & dress, how much makeup will the bride be comfortable wearing, and most of all, how far can I go with my skill (achieving flawlessness or keep it nice & real).  

With all that said, below are photos of Devi's trial and also her wedding day. At the trial, Devi told me she normally doesn't wear much makeup and probably wants something natural but still enough definition for photos. So, I suggested a semi-natural look with smoky eyes to make her eyes looking more balanced & stand out, and the updo would be best bringing to the side for a stylish & youthful feel. She booked me right after the trial. However, Devi emailed me a few days later & said she's probably prefer a lighter eye makeup on her wedding day and the low bun to be more visible on the right side. I thought so myself about the hair placement, so I said yes and on the wedding day, I did everything Devi was asking for.

Here are photos from the trial:

And, here are her wedding photos. I love how the hairstyle looking gorgeous on her, but in my opinion, she could have had a little bit more colors for her makeup because makeup does lighten up throughout the day. Good makeup last long, but you'll loose the color intensity eventually, especially if it's outdoor and the weather is windy or humid. Plus, each photographer has a different approach as far as color processing (vibrant or muted), composition, angle, and more... As with Devi, her photographer did a good job, but most of her pictures are candid moments and taken far away most of the time. Keep this in mind and do tell your photographer if you prefer to have some bridal portraits. Though I love journalistic style and candid moments, I still think bridal closeup shots are great because these will show your glowing beauty best :)