Makeup to Go!
Makeup Artist Education & Career Strategy
Makeup Artist Education, Coaching & Hands-On Training
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Ready to Level Up Your Makeup Artisry Career?
Sometimes you need actionable strategy.
– How to go from just testing to paid jobs
– What’s in a Deal Memo
– How to negotiate a rate
– How and When to Approach an Agent
These are just a few examples of the types of questions that can be covered in the Need to Talk makeup artist career strategy session.
I’ll send a quick questionnaire and we’ll go over my best advice, strategies, and resources for your unique situation. After, I’ll send detailed notes on what we discussed, and your plan of action.
Grab a cuppa and your best questions, and let’s plot your next moves.
Information. Support. Community.
You’re working. You’re good at what you do. But there’s a gap between where you are and where you want to be — the clients aren’t quite right, the rates aren’t where they should be, and the path forward isn’t always obvious. Five Small Things is a monthly membership that addresses the business side of a makeup artist career — rates, positioning, marketing, working with agencies and PR, and more — through a themed workbook, worksheets, email challenges, and our signature live group Zoom monthly session, the Confab.
Membership is self-paced and designed to fit around a working artist’s schedule. Based on real-world, first hand knowledge from me – Tania Russell – a commercial media makeup artist with over 25 years in the industry and an active client roster that includes major national brands. This industry changes on the regular, so you need advice based on now, not yesteryear.
(Note: The Five Small Things Membership is hosted on Substack which offers a free subscription tier. Please note that signing up for a free subscription does not constitute a spot in the Five Small Things Membership)
Elevate Your Portfolio. Elevate Your Bookings.
Want to work at better rates and book larger projects? The answer is usually in the portfolio. And the portfolio issue is usually a technique issue.
Makeup for photography and advertising has a specific groove and if your Book isn’t quite there yet, decision makers can see that…
Makeup to Go’s Signature Commercial Glow is a hands-on training designed to close that gap. You’ll work on a live model with direct coaching from me – Tania Russell, a 25+ year vet of commercial makeup for media – to further develop your photographic makeup technique and build a portfolio that books.
Sessions are available as standard 1-on-1 lessons or a full VIP Day. Group workshops coming soon. Join the waitlist for updates on upcoming availability and events.
Speaker / EDUCATOR ENGAGEMENTS
Interested in hiring me as a speaker or as an educator?
I do that too...
Teaching is one of the true passions of my career – I’ve been doing it for over 15 years and counting. I’ve developed and contributed to curricula at accredited makeup and cosmetology schools, and guest lectured at institutions across the country – from Memphis to Palm Desert to South Dakota – working with students and instructors on makeup for photography and media.
I’ve also spoken at industry events including the Local Union 706 Craft Education meetings. Classroom, stage, or mic – I’m comfortable in all platforms…
If you’re looking for a guest lecturer, workshop presenter, or industry speaker who brings genuine, working knowledge to the room, let’s talk.