Bridal Makeup & Hair

behind the scenes of a
bridal hair & makeup photoshoot:

Photographer: Joe Scarnici
Hair/Makeup: Amanda Peck

Eco Chic: Green is the new black

Charity with a green message...what could be better? On November 23, 2008 I had the opportunity to make up the beautiful girls of the 2010 National Charity League Saddelback Valley chapter for their annual fashion show. With my two assistants Kelsey and Sam we somehow managed to make up 25 models in only 2 hours! The fashion show was at the Anaheim Marriott and the girls modeled the season’s hottest styles made with organic fabrics including bamboo and other recycled material. The event was a total success and the girls looked fabulous!

Couture in Milwaukee

In mid October I was contacted by photographer Matthew Bushey to put together a pro-bono ad for a high-end gown boutique in Milwaukee to benefit the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for their Symphony Style event (a big couture fashion show held every year at the art museum in Milwaukee). We shot two models down on the beach in Dana Point, California. The makeup was dramatic and I focused the attention on the eyes. The ad (shown above) was run as a full-page spread in the hardcover Symphony Style publication. The proceeds from this non-profit event went towards music curriculums for public schools in the area.


additional shots from our other model

Rip Curl Summer ’09 Shoot

The Rip Curl Summer ’09 line was shot at the serene Bergamot Spa & Boutique in Encinitas, CA. Flown in the night before from Hawaii, Jet Set's Calli Wagner was in her element within this lush and tropical escape. I did her hair differently for almost every outfit but her makeup stayed the same thought; a beautiful bronzed beach babe! The photographer was Stephen Zeigler who has worked on past campaigns for companies such as Quicksilver, Microsoft, Roxy, and Converse. The day was very laid back and everyone’s attitude was cheerful and positive...a good balance of work and play!

NCL Photoshoot: Headshots

Over a couple weekends in August and September I was hired to do the make up for 25 National Charity League young women. The shoot was for promotional photos for their fashion show that is coming up this November.

Amanda Peck Makeup: Now partnered with The Knot, Wedding Channel & Partyspot!

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Boys of Summer

Location: Newport Beach
Photographer: Joe Scarnici
Stylist: Jim Olarte
Hair/Makeup: Amanda Peck

Epic

We shot this concept to feature Katharine Story’s hot new men’s line of earthy vintage-inspired pants and boardshorts. Katharine hosted a gallery show at her boutique in Main Beach in mid July in light of the shoot and her new line. The live band, free drinks and good vibes really made the event an “Epic” one.

Green on Green

On June 5th, 2008, Jim, Joe and I brought Green on Green to life. We wanted this story to be authentic, so we took our time when selecting our model, scouting locations and brainstorming hair and makeup. Our model Evan was styled by Jim in a few lively pieces from Katharine Story, of Laguna Beach.

The Look
I created a sultry smoky eye by lining the upper and lower inner and outer eye with black pencil and heavily patted on an array of burnt oranges, crimsons, and hints of plum and yellow. Blending was key for this dramatic drawn-out eye. Lips were stained with a bronzed copper and her cheek bones were heavily contoured with golds and deep browns. Her brows were significantly extended outwards to mimic the direction of her eye shadow. For the hair, I back-combed her entire head, sprayed every inch with hair spray, added clumps of false hair for more height, and sculpted it until it looked finished.

Lululemon Pilates Ambassador Photoshoot

The sun-kissed pilates instructor Amy Cady turned up the heat in Laguna Beach at a sporty photoshoot for Lululemon. The makeup for this shoot was natural. My vision was to create a look with radiant glowing skin and flush cheeks. I kept a natural lip and painted the eyes in warm brown tones.

Shipwrecked Maiden

Watch the behind the scenes of a whimsical narrative photoshoot: Shipwrecked Maiden. Photographer Joe Scarnici set the tone by shooting in black and white film while Laguna Beach stylist Jim Olarte helped adorn this washed up damsel with hand-made shell necklaces, driftwood and feather hairpieces. Katharine Story provided her handmade creations of wrapped skirts and dresses, showcasing her nature-inspired style with vintage elements.

Watch the behind the scenes:
on youtube

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Here are a few snapshots from the gallery showing of "Shipwrecked Maiden" hosted by Katharine Story at her boutique in Laguna Beach.

2008 ABC Bridal Fair Anaheim, CA

The Association of Bridal Consultants of Orange County hosted a Vendor Fair last Tuesday April 15th and I was asked to be represented at the fair by Gini Garner, one of OC’s most regarded wedding planners! There were wedding consultants from ABC-OC, ABC-San Diego, ABC-LA, and ABC-Inland Empire. The event was one of my first big breakthroughs into the wedding industry. My dearest friend/model Julie agreed to be my sidekick for the night. It was a blast!

Laguna Beach Rain Dance

Photographer: Jeff Sipper
Stylist: Jill Klein, (Gap, Pac Sun, Swell)
Hair: Dave Mazza