RICHY LEESON PHOTOGRAPHY

It's December and we're all thinking about christmas and all things winter. I thought my work for this shoot with Rock N Rose was perfect to share with you especially for this time of year. These beautiful and festive star earrings are truly amazing, I may even have to get these earrings as a christmas gift to myself! Always such a great company to work with to create very soft and feminine yet powerful images that let their stunning jewellery shine. If you fancy a pair for yourself you can find them here: Adriel Star Hoop Earrings.      To create the look I used: Cleanser Bioderma Moisturizers...


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Twice a year I work with a fabulous and exciting young brand called Rock N Rose.  Their collections are based on boho and rock chick looks with an array of jewellery and accessories perfect for every occasion. I wanted to show you a peek of some of the images showcasing what you can purchase and a behind the scene video           Full credit to the Team: Rock N Rose Richy Lesson Photographer James Reid Whiskered Hair   Make-up used to create the looks by: Kiko Too Faced Rimmel UK Follow my blog with Bloglovin


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Freckles are known as a sign of “youth” and yes I am writing a blog about how to add more freckles to the skin. On many photo shoots I create freckles around the top of the nose area and across the cheekbones to add fun aspect to a look. This is so easy to do yourself and can add a lift to the skin and add some sunshine glow to the face. The top tips are Don’t use the same colour of kohl pencil. I use two or three colours and add them throughout the face Start on the nose area and work out towards the cheekbones and you can also add the freckles to the forehead. Use a powder...


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I always have to pinch myself when I get to see my latest work in New magazine and also in large print which I have proudly framed and on display. Over the last couple of years I have worked alongside an amazing team and love creating the looks for Rock N Rose campaign/editorial and social media images. How did I create this look using Daniel Sandler make-up? The key is to focus the look on the blusher. To create a soft focus on the skin I applied the foundation with a foundation brush. For those “killer cheekbones” I used the highlighter shimmer on top of the cheeks to make the cheeks...


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What does a make-up artist do on her birthday? I get to work on an exciting studio shoot with some fabulous creatives. Every couple of months I meet up with the two owners of Rock N Rose and photographer Richy Leeson who are all young, enthuastic and full of ideas. Rock N Rose is a huge success online with their own website and featuring on ASOS plus celebrities from Pixie Lott wearing their pieces. The theme for this collection with disco/1970’s/boho inspired with a modern twist.                        Full Credits to: Photographer Richy Leeson Headpieces and jewellery...


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This recent image was used for the latest Look Magazine for the week of 26th April 2013.   The photo shoot was for Rock n Rose and their new collection of fun retro sunglasses which you can purchase on their website www.rocknrose.co.uk         How did i achieve this look for the shoot? The focus was all on the lips which needed to be prepared before any lipstick was applied. 1.  Make sure the lips have been exfoliated 2.  Use a lip balm to nourish the lips in particular when you apply a strong pigmented coloured lipstick 3.  Blot the excess amount...


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