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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Mariel Zagunis

I met with photographer Benjamin Reed this past summer to talk about doing some test shoots in the future. His jobs don't normally require the assistance of a makeup artist but I liked his work enough to try. He has some really cool portraits of some of my favorite people (note to Beck--we are now only separated by one degree!)

Ben did contact me for a shoot the other week. His subject this time around was Mariel Zagunis--7 time world champion fencer, winner of the gold medal in Athens and Beijing. She's training for London too and I wish her the best!

Ben has apparently been watching quite a bit of Kill Bill as of late and the films were a big influence on this shoot. He wanted Mariel to be surrounded by bodies and to have a cut on her forehead a la Uma Thurman.

Mariel's skin was really beautiful and I kept her makeup more natural with a bit of a smokey eye. Her cut was a latex prosthetic and molding wax with a little stage blood for good measure.

makeup - Amy Gillespie
photo - Benjamin Reed





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1 comment:

Craig said...

Very cool photo shoot. It's nice to see more of these type of high-end shoots related to fencing.

The sabre makes a nice weapon for this one.

Craig

February 16, 2010 at 11:22 AM

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Amy Gillespie is a Portland, OR based makeup artist specializing in flawless makeup, light hairstyling, and on-set styling for print, film, runway, editorial, and commercial projects. She has enjoyed working with several world class photographers, models, and musicians and her makeup has been published multiple times in international and national magazines, music videos, and websites. She is known for her impeccable makeup, creativity, and instincts as well as, equally important, her laid back personality, good nature, and professionalism. In addition to working as a national makeup artist for cosmetics giant Estee Lauder her background includes MAC Cosmetics, NARS, Dior, and YSL Beauté. She has also studied theatrical and special FX makeup and has been a guest instructor for Mt. Hood Community College's theater students. Amy is available for editorial, commercial, film, and bridal work along the west coast. Please inquire via email for rates on your project. A full resume will be furnished upon request.