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Male Grooming in Los Angeles | Boomber Records-Zullu Music Video Shoot

I have provided my services as male grooming in Los Angeles for the Boomber Records music video shoot in California. We shot this video for 2 days in Los Angeles and in Palm Springs. Working as a traveling hair and makeup artist I was very excited working on this project.

Boomber Records produces and pushes the musical and artistic creation in all its forms and promotes outside established in the most total independence codes. For its inception, Boomber is publisher and producer of the new band BLACK MOUSES, including graphical design and video clip production. The label is also responsible for the graphic identity of Electronic label Electronical REEDS with whom he produced various remixes.

Zullu is a pop-rock band from Belgium that collaborates with various media artists, to take you into their surprising visual and musical universe.

Our DOP was Richard Kendall, he is a cinematographer and bullet-time imaging specialist, creative, production savvy with a focus on TV commercials. With over 13 years in the News Media, Commercial, Multi-Camera Array systems and Scientific imaging industry. His passionate and empathetic approach to projects has lead to him working on major TV Commercials, Multimedia films, Feature films.

I had an amazing time working with Boomber Records and Richard Kendall as male grooming in Los Angeles, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them for the future. I specialize in makeup, grooming, and hairstyling for editorial, fashion, commercial, music videos, and film shoots worldwide.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my men’s grooming Los Angeles page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

CREDITS:

Director: O.H.D
Client :Boomber Records / ZULLU
Production house: Studio Supreme
DOP: Richard Kendall
Wardrobe Stylist & Grooming: Luca Buzas

Makeup/Hair Combo in Los Angeles | Alessia Cara – Trust My Lonely Music Video

As a makeup/hair combo in Los Angeles, I collaborated with Mariah Morgenstern on a music video production for the Alessia Cara – Trust My Lonely project. Huffmann Creative produced the content of this video, they are a video production company based in LA. They work on everything short form, from music videos to documentaries.

Alessia Caracciolo, known professionally as Alessia Cara, she is an excellent Canadian singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. You can check out here website here: http://www.alessiacara.com

Mariah Morgenstern is a graduate from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Film and a minor in Mass Communications. She has had the opportunity to produce content artists such as Alessia Cara, Mansionair, and Pop Evil. Her understanding of the business side of filmmaking has only sharpened her tool belt in the creative world as a director. She is a believer in keeping the cinema alive, driven by her passion to get audience members out of their house and into the theater.

I love my job as a makeup/hair combo in Los Angeles and I enjoy working with a wide range of different looks and styles that my clients request. As a Los Angeles makeup artist, I work a lot on music videos, fashion shoots, commercials, television, and film. Being a hair – makeup combo allows me the freedom of creating a full look for the models and actors.

I had an excellent time collaborating with Alessia Cara, Mariah Morgenstern, and Huffman Creative as a makeup/hair combo, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them for the future.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my makeup/hair combo in Los Angeles page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Influencer Makeup Artist in Los Angeles | Madame Gandhi Music Video Shoot

As an influencer makeup artist in Los Angeles, I had the pleasure of working with Madame Gandhi on her “See Me Thru” music video shoot in Los Angeles, California at Optimist Studios. I was the key hair and makeup artist on this project.

Kiran Gandhi, also known by her stage name Madame Gandhi, is an American electronic music producer, drummer, artist and activist. Gandhi’s music career includes being a touring drummer for artists M.I.A., Thievery Corporation, and Kehlani. Her music and activism focuses on female empowerment and fourth-wave feminism. Madame Gandhi is an electronic music artist and activist based in Los Angeles. Having gained recognition as the former drummer for M.I.A. and as the iconic free-bleeding runner at the 2015 London Marathon, Madame Gandhi now writes music that elevates and celebrates the female voice.

Read more about our collaboration on Billboard:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/pride/8548476/madame-gandhi-queer-femme-focused-see-me-thru

On Paper Magazine: https://www.papermag.com/madame-gandhi-interview-music-video-see-me-thru-2644883012.html

Our director was Ania Catherine, she is an artist and director based in Los Angeles. Taking form in films, choreography, performances, poetry, installations, photography, and combinations thereof, her work has been shown at the British Film Institute, Art Basel Hong Kong and many more.

It was a pleasure to work with Madame Gandhi on this project and hope to work with her again on another production as an influencer makeup artist in Los Angeles.

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

I frequently post about fashion trends on my Instagram, please visit my influencer makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

You can watch the video here: “See Me Thru”

CREDITS:

“See Me Thru” by @madamegandhi

Directed by @dejhati @aniacatherine

Producer: @eshiaanne @moonstruckfilms

Executive Producer: @meeragandhigbf

Director of Photography: @taraviolet

Featuring @madamegandhi with @dejhati @aniacatherine

Location: @optimiststudios

Environmental Designers: @dejhati @aniacatherine

Production Designer: @kendrabell

Hair and Makeup: @lucabuzas

Wardrobe Stylist: @chanelverdult

Makeup Artist in Los Angeles | Jeremy Buck Live Recording Video Shoot

I got hired by THF as a makeup artist in Los Angeles to work on this video shoot. Tiger House Films was contacted by Jeremy Buck to hire as a creative agency in Los Angeles to produce a live recording video at the famed East West Studios in Hollywood, California.

EastWest Studios has carried a proud tradition of recording the best of the industry. Music has been recorded for TV shows such as Mad Men, Glee, and The Voice, and films including Selma and Eat, Pray, Love. East-West has also been used as a location in the Oscar-winning film La La Land. Many Grammy-winning artists have recorded albums there including The Foo Fighter’s Concrete and Gold, Justin Bieber’s Purpose, Marco Antonio Solis’ Gracias Por Estar Aqui, and Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience.

This project by THF creative agency in Los Angeles was a collaboration for new music by the Hermosa Beach singer/songwriter Jeremy Buck with legendary artists and musicians who have worked with Prince, Elvis and Eric Clapton to name a few. THF creative agency came in with a team that included cinematographer Luke Hanlein who created some unique and colorful lighting for the video.

Jeremy Buck is a prolific songwriter and producer, a multi-instrumentalist. He’s performed well over 1000 live shows and continues to explore new avenues in music creativity and production.

As a makeup artist in Los Angeles, I hope to work with this international team in the near future as it was an outstanding experience!

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

I frequently post about fashion trends on my Instagram, please visit my makeup artist in Los Angeles page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

CREDITS:

Client: Jeremy Buck
Production Company: Tiger House Films
Director: Jason Kent Carpenter
DP: Luke Hanlein
Creative Coordinator / Makeup Artist: Luca Buzas

Los Angeles Makeup Artist | Birdies Campaign Video

As a Los Angeles makeup artist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Tiger House Films commercial production company team on their Birdies campaign video. I was the lead Los Angeles makeup artist, wardrobe stylist and creative coordinator on this project.

To create our model’s makeup look for this campaign I used Anastasia Beverly Hills products. Our clients were going for light smokey eyes, wavy hair and minimalistic styling. The process of creating Olga’s smoky eye was a simple 5 step process:

1) I prepped for the smokey eyes with a long-wear eye base

2) Applied a medium shadow on the lower lid up into the crease, then layer a darker medium shadow on top to build intensity.

3) Used an eye pencil and a gel liner in black color

4) Curled the lashes and added fake eyelashes for the more intensive look

I love my job as a makeup artist and I love working with a wide range of different looks and styles that my clients request. I get excited about working with luxury brands such as Birdies. I am always curious as to what I can contribute to these projects. Most of all, I delight in seeing my work used by clients in their social media posts, advertising campaigns, and websites.

Birdies are the most versatile slippers in the world. Birdies combine elevated style, luxurious comfort, and everyday versatility.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my Los Angeles makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Client: Birdies
Birdies Creatives: Adriana Kwicinski / Jaqueline Nassar
Agency: Quickframe / Joycie Bernstein
Production / Video: Tiger House Films
Model: Olga Safari
Creative Coordinator / Stylist/ HMUA: Luca Buzas
Production Support: Kyle Huemme, Don McNeely, Gene Owens, Jamie Sutor

Beauty Makeup Artist | Birdies Campaign Video Makeup Tips

As a Los Angeles beauty makeup artist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with the Tiger House Films production company team on their Birdies slippers campaign video. I was the lead beauty makeup artist, a creative coordinator and wardrobe stylist on this project. We were shooting for 2 days in Los Angeles.

I want to share some of the key practices related to being a makeup artist. Some of these practices have really helped me to become excellent at my job.

Wash your face, tone the skin and apply moisturizer
Apply primer, you can also mix it with your foundation
Conceal dark circles and blemishes
Apply foundation evenly matching to your skin tone
Contour and highlight your face
Choose your eyeshadow palette
Line and define the eyes, use liquid or pencil eyeliner
Use a natural lipstick

The third of our three fashion commercial productions with high-end San Francisco based company Birdies Slippers, this “everyday girl” themed video was shot in Los Angeles with the Tiger House Films commercial production team. Known for being Meghan Markle’s favorite slippers brand, this spot was released in 2019.

I had a great time working with Birdies and Tiger House Films commercial production company as a Los Angeles beauty makeup artist and hope to create a lasting business relationship with them for the future.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my Los Angeles beauty makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Client: Birdies
Birdies Creatives: Adriana Kwicinski / Jaqueline Nassar
Agency: Quickframe / Joycie Bernstein
Production / Video: Tiger House Films
Model: Olga Safari
Creative Coordinator / Stylist / HMUA: Luca Buzas
Production Support: Kyle Huemme, Don McNeely, Gene Owens, Jamie Sutor

Editorial Makeup Artist | Fitness Fashion Magazine Publication

As an editorial makeup artist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with FITNESS FASHION MAGAZINE creative team on their first editorial publication. I was the editorial makeup artist and hair stylist on this project.

Our shoot took place in a DTLA studio in Los Angeles, CA. We had a fashion photographer to capture the models and influencers in their best looks. On this particular shoot, we were going for a natural beauty look. I used Antonym Cosmetic‘s newest eyeshadows and lipsticks. We had multiple Instagram influencers on the shoot day to create FITNESS FASHION MAGAZINE editorial content. As an editorial makeup artist, I not only took care of their makeup but also their hair styling.

About FITNESS FASHION MAGAZINE: Jami Gaddy is a health and fitness enthusiast, and activewear fashionista! As a nutritional consultant, Jami is well versed in a variety of diets including blood type, paleo, vegetarian, and vegan. After discovering her own allergies to gluten, soy, and dairy, she learned how and now teaches others how to eat cleaner and stay allergy free. Jami is also an athlete turned fitness model. Through her love of fitness and exposure to activewear, Jami became a fitness fashion ambassador. After noticing the influx and demand for activewear she created FITNESS FASHION MAGAZINE to showcase and advertise the latest activewear trends…fitness in fashion! FFM highlights the latest in living a stylishly healthy, fit lifestyle to showcase and advertise the latest in activewear trends. “When you look good, you feel good, inside and out, and fitness is always in fashion!

I had a great time working with as an editorial makeup artist FITNESS FASHION MAGAZINE, I hope to create a long lasting relationship with them for the future.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my editorial makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Photography by: Hilla Hartenstein, Hair/Makeup: Luca Buzas, Raquel Monique
Models : Marine De Vachon, Jennifer Lee, Amy Loubris, Pua Perry

Los Angeles HMUA | Bombino aka Deran Alkheir Dance Video

As a Los Angeles HMUA, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Bombino aka Deran Alkheir. In this blog article I’ll explain a couple of useful tricks on how I created the hair and makeup looks for the dancers in this production.

I spent most of my time focusing on the female dancer’s smokey eye makeup and lips because these are the only parts of the body Tuaregs show due to the limitations of their traditional clothing. Old or young, male or female, each Tuareg seems to cultivate a personal style expressed through a few simple items of fabric.

For the dancers hair styling we used head wraps called cheches whose fabric can stretch to 18 feet in length, plus flowing gowns called bubus that allow air flow while deflecting heat and blowing sand, dressing like a traditional Tuareg can at first seem a confining enterprise. We had to hide all their hair under these head wraps and adjust it during the shoot. I love my job as a Los Angeles HMUA, I always have the opportunity to work on original and artistic projects.

This music video was directed and produced by Jonathan Wing and choreography by Hillary Pearson. I had 2 dancers from Los Angeles to do hair and makeup for. We shot this video using different color lights which created a futuristic and mysterious environment in a Downtown LA studio.

About Bombino: For centuries, the desert town of Agadez has served as a converging point for the great camel caravans driven by the Tuareg that link West Africa with North Africa and the Mediterranean. Born in 1980 at a nomadic camp near this dusty outpost, the young guitarist and songwriter Omara “Bombino” Moctar was raised during an era of armed struggles for Tuareg independence and violent suppression by government forces. Bombino’s electrifying jams capture the spirit of resistance and rebellion while echoing with guitar riffs reminiscent of fellow Africans Tinariwen and Ali Farka Touré not to mention rock and blues icons such as Jimi Hendrix, John Lee Hooker and Jimmy Page.

Check out the finalized music video on Okay Africa to learn more about our creative collaboration: http://www.okayafrica.com/bombino-video-premiere-deran-deran/

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my Los Angeles HMUA artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Hairstylist and Makeup Artist | Kendall Cover Album

As a Los Angeles hairstylist and makeup artist, I’ve had the opportunity to work with several well-known singers such as Alessia Cara, Arlissa, and Kendall Pennington. In this blog post, I would like to talk about our cover album project with Kendall Pennington. Kendall has an amazing voice, she is a 24-year-old singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA.

I was hired by Now Rewind agency/production company for this cover album shoot. Ian Midura, the executive producer of Now Rewind, found me for the role of wardrobe stylist, hairstylist, and makeup artist. I had a couple of pre-production days to collect Kendall’s wardrobe. Our shooting location was in Downtown Los Angeles at a photo studio called APEX Photo Studios.

Creative agency Now Rewind’s versatile abilities can be applied to a wide array of aesthetics and messages, tailored towards a brand’s needs. The agency captures powerful photo and video content that draws the eye and showcases products or people through storytelling for multiple platforms. Here you can take a look at their agency website: https://www.now-rewind.com/

I love my job as a Los Angeles, CA hairstylist, and makeup artist and I love working with a wide range of different looks and styles that my clients request. I get excited about working with popular singers/songwriters and influencers. I am always curious as to what I can contribute to these projects. Most of all, I delight in seeing my work used by clients in their social media posts and advertising campaigns.

Check out the finalized music video to learn more about our creative collaboration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atraQJL-t-8

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my Los Angeles hairstylist and makeup artist page here: https://www.instagram.com/lucabuzas/

To see more of my work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/