meet ashley | makeup artist extraordinaire
Meet Ashley! Makeup artist extraordinaire. With nearly a decade of incredible makeup artistry for MAC Cosmetics this girl knows her stuff! Not only is she amazing with makeup but Ashley has a special place in her heart for seniors in high school and helping them feel beautiful and confident in their own skin. We partner together for all our senior sessions and thought since it's Senior Week here at Morrissey Photography why not let you get to know her even better. So we sat down in her chair and chatted about makeup, being a senior and more! Enjoy!
MM Photo: Hey Ashley, thanks so much for taking sometime to chat! So how long have you been a makeup artist?
Ashley: Many, many years! I have over 10 years of experience. Growing up, I always enjoyed doing my friends hair and makeup. I attended Xenon International Academy studying cosmetology, my teachers encouraged me to pursue makeup professionally. I interviewed with MAC Cosmetics in 2007 and continued working for the company as an artist over seven years.
MM Photo: What made you want to do makeup?
Ashley: I have always loved art, specifically painting and drawing. Makeup just kind of fell into my lap around the 7th grade. My mother and grandmother always wore beautiful full faces of makeup, I consider them two of my biggest influences. Once I began doing makeup on willing friends and family, I realized how rewarding it was to help give others a boost of self confidence and to actually teach them how to do their makeup themselves.
MM Photo: What are a few things you just love about high school senior clients?
Ashley: I love working with high school seniors because they are experiencing such a fun part of life. My high school clients are always so eager to learn new techniques and usually don't realize how beautiful they truly are! I envy their young, flawless skin! Ha-ha.
MM Photo: What did you love most about being a senior looking back?
Ashley: I couldn't wait to graduate my senior year of high school. I was anxiously awaiting the next step in life and was ready to dive in head first.
MM Photo: Again thanks so much! Now one last question before we head out. If you were stranded on a desert island what would be your "can't live without" must have with me makeup product?
Ashley: If I was only allowed one makeup product on a deserted island it would without a doubt be a brow product. Eyebrows frame the entire face. I feel naked without mine! Mascara and eyeliner are definitely a close second!
Ashley not only is incredible with make up but she has years of experience with hair. Seriously beautiful colors and some mad cutting skills!
So for more information about Ashley check her out at Ashley Ogle at Beauty Operator or at Beauty Operators. She would love to hear from you!
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