There is more to being a Makeup Artist then having a fabulous makeup kit, expensive case, tons of brushes and products. Or a Photographer with tons of expensive lenses and equipment. Makeup and Photography go hand in hand! Behind any great photo shoot is a skilled makeup artist and to capture great makeup there needs to be an excellent photographer! At Visage-1 Studios you have both services of Makeup & Photography by Award Winning Photographer and Award Winning Makeup Artist Joanna Petit-Frere! Joanna believes, makeup is an essential part of the over all complete look of any photo shoot, TV, film, fashion shows or creative production! Joanna’s craft and skills in makeup have been developed over 16 years in the entertainment/ beauty industry. She is educated and trained by the beauty industries top cosmetics companies, such as Bobbi Brown, Lancôme and Nars cosmetics, just to name a few. With her hands on experience and extensive background in photography, film, TV and event makeup, she has developed a trained eye for color and texture. She creates flawless makeup looks using the most suitable products and colors to meet the need of you or your clients different skin types and skin tones. In addition to her talent in makeup artistry, she also is a photographer. Her eye for capturing beauty was developed while attending Massachusetts College of Art, where she received her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree and focused on digital photography and also attended New England School of Photography. Since everyone’s vision of their makeup and photography is different, Joanna's job as your photographer and makeup artist is to make sure she researches each client and his/her vision by discussing and exchanging ideas before the shoot. By familiarizing herself with the creative direction of any project, it allows Joanna to work to her full creative ability. Once the creative concept is determined, She will guide you through the shoot by suggesting great poses/expressions to make you feel comfortable, build your confidence and capture you at your very best! The skills Joanna has enquired over the years has allowed her to provide makeup for the covers of Boston's Top Publications such as Improper Bostonian, Boston Common, Stuff at Night, Coup Boston and she is a highly sought after makeup artist for celebrity clientele such as Elle Varner - one of RCA records Number#1 recording artist, Jerod Mayo - All-Pro linebacker for the New England, Melyssa Ford- Model and Ac