"Best Makeup Course in Australia”

Peter Coulson
(Fashion Photographer of the Year x 4)

Her Hairstyling Course is pretty phenomenal too!

Become everyone’s favourite Makeup Artist and / or Hairstylist!

Easy to follow, proven, foolproof formulas will unleash your creativity and make you an expert.

 

*Most photos are of my students work. The rest are mine or my educators on this website (unless otherwise stated).

 

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Student Outcomes

Have an exciting career in Makeup &/ or Hairstyling! Love what you do everyday!

 

SHOWCASE YOUR SKILLS:

Exclusive to my makeup students, shoot with some of Melbourne’s top photographers, models and designers.

All with full support.

 
Gatsby Bride - still a popular theme for weddings, and a look I really love; this era was truly sophisticated and I don’t think it ever dates. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As a makeup artist it’s really important to have a strong grasp of the look of ea
Working with @keshettjewellery was fabulous - even Vogue Bride was in agreement (they contacted Keshett for possible inclusion of this shoot in their publication). $70,000 - the value of the jewels on this shoot😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of the unsung benef
Florals and artwork, both on the walls and in the details of the location, made for such a beautiful ‘work space’ on this day 🙌 Photographer @jessicaabbyphotography capturing a ‘still life’ shot of some of the (many) beautif
Vintage inspired hairstyling by @victoria_mua_ (who has been teaching hair at my school since forever🙏). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Vic and I have an exceptional working relationship; to be on these shoots with someone who you just love creating with is somethin
Composition! One of the marks of a great photographer 😍 Model placement and balance, creating a story and emanating a mood. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words 😊 Excited to work with @jessicaabbyphotography again 🙏 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I&rsqu
Working with great photographers has been an artistic delight for me! You can do amazing makeup, have an uber talented hairstylist and stylist as well as a stunning model - but if the photographer isn’t up to par - everyone’s work is all
‘Target market’ - when building your portfolio it’s super important to think about what ‘target market’ you want as your clientele. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For me I’ve always loved how the top makeup artists (think @hungvann
Italy?? So easily could be a Tuscan chateau 😉 This is @montdusoleil - in the heart of the Dandenongs here in Victoria. This location gave us the perfect backdrop for this Art Deco shoot; on the walls hangs beautiful artwork (the kind I like! - lands
Team work - so essential for any shoot to be successful 🙌 Each part of the team plays an equal role - one component of that is definitely a talented stylist. I’ve found over the years this element can lift the shoot to high end, vogue magazine
That skin! Those lips! Using a mix of colours to achieve a gorgeous deep berry red lip to give a sophisticated, luxe look! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photography @jessicaabbyphotography Make up @joannablairmakeupartist Using @kryolanaustralia Hair @victoria_
Theme for this shoot was ‘Art Deco’ - think The Great Gatsby! The aim was to portray the luxury and beauty of this era in the styling, hair and makeup; of course the location was super important as well. In terms of the makeup I didn&rsq
We’ve got a backlog of shoots lined up for my students, including ‘Spanish Contessa’ 💃 (think gorgeous flamenco dancers, moody, sultry, strong and sexy women); also ‘Romanticismo Bianco’ - Italian for ‘White Roman