She's talented. A go-getter. And she is making her dreams come true as a professional makeup artist with a growing fanbase on YouTube. Meet: Eman.
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| Professional Makeup Artist Eman with Client |
Nineveh: Eman, tell us how you got started in makeup.
Eman: I started doing makeup about 3 years ago. It was kind of a fluke. I was working on my own fashion line at the time but I quickly realized that wasn't my passion. I started doing styling, then, through that, I got into makeup, and I fell in love with it. I haven't looked back since.
Nineveh: Tell us about your journey to becoming a full-time freelance makeup artist. What steps did you have to take to become completely self-sufficient as a makeup artist?
Eman: I started to network with people in the industry. I slowly started to build my portfolio by doing lots of creative shoots. I made business cards and handed them out to everyone I knew. I made a website, a Facebook group, a YouTube channel, and I joined Twitter. At the beginning I did LOTS of volunteer work, and with time it eventually turned into paid work. Now I have a large network of photographers and stylists that I work with. And, I am repped by an agency that helps with getting me work as a freelance artist.
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| An example of Eman's work from her portfolio |
Nineveh: By sharing your experience here, you are likely inspiring potential, aspiring makeup artists. What further advice would you give to them about a career path in makeup?
Eman: Make sure you absolutely love being a makeup artist because it’s a lot of work and that passion for what you do is what will make you successful. Also, never stop learning.
Nineveh: And along the way in your newfound passion, which makeup artists inspire(d) you?
Eman: I get inspiration from so many artists. I look up to past teachers of mine who are now my mentors. Makeup artists like Troy Jensen, Billy B and Lottie Star are some of my favorites to draw inspiration from.
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| Another beautiful example of Eman's work from her portfolio |
Nineveh: You have an impressive portfolio. What have been some of your favorite gigs?
Eman: I love doing fashion editorials because they give you the chance to be as creative as you want and there are really no rules.
Nineveh: Have you ever worked on a celebrity? If so, tell us who and a little bit about your experience. If not, is there a celebrity you would like to work with? Why?
Eman: I would love to work with someone like Lady Gaga. She loves creating amazing visuals that are so different and unique. She loves taking risks and her makeup is never boring.
Nineveh: You have an amazing fan base of nearly 50,000 subscribers on YouTube. What do you think you offer that attracts people to hit that ‘subscribe’ button?
Eman: I keep the focus of my videos on just makeup. I don't talk about my personal life, I don't do haul videos or outfit videos. It’s just makeup. So my subscribers know what they are getting. If they want a certain makeup look, they can come to my channel and they'll most likely find a tutorial for what they are looking for, so they keep coming back.
Nineveh: That makes sense. And, what are some of your “must have” products for your own personal kit and for your professional set kit?
Eman: I love MakeUp ForEver, so I have lots of 'must haves' from them. I can't live without the Make Up ForEver HD Powder, HD Primer and HD Foundation. I also love their Aqualip pencils and their Aquablack cream liner. I love the NARS velvet matte pencils. I love MAC's Smolder eye pencil, and one of my favorite glosses is their Dazzleglass in Sugarimmed.
Nineveh: A Nineveh Makeup Ministries interview wouldn’t be complete without learning what it is that you do to make the world a beautiful place. So tell us about that aspect of your life.
Eman: I believe giving back to charity is really important. I like to volunteer my services for charity fashion shows and charity auctions. I like to help in any way I can help for a cause I believe in.
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| Another example of Eman's work from her portfolio |
Nineveh: Anything else that the world should know about you?
Eman:I have a wonderful hubby that supports me in everything I do and I wouldn't be where I am now if it wasn't for him :)
Eman is based in Vancouver-Canada and can be reached/followed in the following ways:
Eman's blog, where she shares shots from her photo shoot gigs:
Eman's Official Website: http://www.emanmakeup.com/
Eman on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=153722741315999
Eman on Twitter: http://twitter.com/EmanMakeup