Traveling makeup artist and hairstylist Archives

Nerf N Series Commercial | Branded Video Makeup Artist in Los Angeles

As a branded video makeup artist in Los Angeles, I had the luck of working with Nerf on a commercial shoot for 1 day. During this shoot I did hair and makeup for 10 talents. Being a makeup artist in Los Angeles is an exciting and dynamic career that combines creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of brand identity.

As a makeup artist, it’s crucial to align my makeup artistry with the vision of the brand I’m working with. I always need to understand the brand’s identity, whether it’s luxurious, playful, minimalistic, edgy, or bold, and create a makeup look that enhances this message. This means I’m not just creating beautiful makeup but also crafting a look that speaks to the target audience and supports the brand’s narrative. I love working with brands like Nerf because they give me an opportunity for my creative freedom.

Nerf is a toy brand formed by Parker Brothers and currently owned by Hasbro. Most of the toys are a variety of foam-based weaponry, with other Nerf products including balls for sports such as American football, basketball, and baseball. Hasbro, Inc. is an American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment holding company founded by Henry, Hillel and Herman Hassenfeld and is incorporated and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Wildlife builds interactive experiences and content campaigns for daring partners. Using their expertise in strategy, design, production and technology.

I had an amazing time collaborating with Nerf and Wildlife as a branded video makeup artist, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future.

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

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

TV Commercial Makeup Artist | Atlanta Hair and Makeup Artist

As an Atlanta makeup artist I work on a lot of TV commercial shoots. I split my time between Los Angeles and Atlanta for work. Atlanta has become an extremely popular hub for the entertainment and fashion industries, offering a wealth of opportunities for makeup artists to collaborate with brands on commercial shoots.

For commercial shoots, brands typically seek hair and makeup artists who can create versatile looks that align with their campaign’s message and aesthetic. I’ve been building my portfolio since over 10 years in the industry. To attract producers, agencies, photographers and brand collaborations, my portfolio must reflect a range of styles, from natural, minimalist looks to bold, high-fashion glam. Ensuring my portfolio is updated regularly and showcases my best work.

Additionally, having a social media presence, such as an Instagram, Facebook accounts, can be a valuable tool for showcasing your work to a larger audience. I post a lot on social media my most recent works. Brands and agencies often scout talent on these platforms, so consistency in posting my work and engaging with my followers can help increase visibility and attract potential commercial clients.

Working with brands on commercial shoots in Atlanta requires from me a clear understanding of the logistics and expectations of the shoot environment. Commercial shoots tend to be fast-paced and demand professionalism, reliability, and the ability to collaborate with multiple team members. In these environments, being a hair and makeup artist I must be efficient, often working under tight time constraints while I still have to deliver a flawless results for my clients.

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

To see more of my TV commercial hair and makeup artist work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Professional Makeup Artist in Atlanta | TV Commercial Shoots

As a professional makeup artist in Atlanta, GA I work a lot of TV commercial shoots. I split my time between Los Angeles and Atlanta for work.

Being a professional makeup artist in Atlanta, particularly working on commercial and film shoots, is an exciting and dynamic career that blends creativity with technical skill. Atlanta is one of the biggest hubs for film and television production in the U.S. thanks to its growing reputation as a “Hollywood of the South,” and the opportunities in this industry have exploded in recent years.

Film and TV commercial shoots are fast-paced, requiring me as a hair and makeup artist to work quickly without compromising on quality. In many cases, I’ll need to be ready for last-minute changes in direction or creative decisions. Being flexible is key, especially in Atlanta, where the production scene is booming, and different types of shoots are happening all the time—from commercials for major brands to TV shows, blockbuster films. Often, I have to work on tight schedules, sometimes juggling multiple talents, all while maintaining a professional attitude.

Atlanta’s film and commercial scene is a close-knit community, and networking plays a crucial role. Attending industry events, joining local unions or professional organizations, and participating in makeup workshops are also great ways to stay connected and up-to-date with trends and new techniques.

Being a makeup artist in Atlanta, working in different locations, projects also allows me to be flexible, research, purchase, and try different beauty lines, techniques. It is a very productive playground for a makeup artist and hairstylist like myself with such creative opportunities to work on various films, TV commercials, and fashion shoots.

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

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

IEEE Photo Shoot | San Diego Makeup Artist

As a San Diego makeup artist, I had the luck of working with IEEE at the San Diego University on a corporate photo shoot for 1 day. We shot corporate headshots of Kathleen A. Kramer. I created a natural hair and makeup look and for wardrobe styling the client requested a business casual outfit.

IEEE and its members inspire a global community to innovate for a better tomorrow through highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities. IEEE is the trusted “voice” for engineering, computing, and technology information around the globe.

I did styling and hair-makeup on our talent, Kathleen. Kathleen A. Kramer is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. She worked to develop new engineering programs as a founding member of the faculty and eventually became the chair of electrical engineering, and then serving as Director of Engineering (2004-2013), providing academic leadership for all of the university’s engineering programs.

The headshots were shot by Peter Adams. Peter is a California based photographer whose work includes portraits and reportage for editorial and corporate clients. His focus on the technology industry has lead him to photograph a wide range of inventors, computer scientists, robots and CEOs. Peter’s background in the technology industry enables him to develop a unique rapport with his subjects and tell stories that communicate complex concepts. Peter is based near Los Angeles in Ojai, California and travels extensively.

I had an amazing time collaborating with IEEE , Kathleen A. Kramer and Peter Adams as a San Diego makeup artist, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future.

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

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

MVE Campaign Photo Shoot | Makeup Artist in Los Angeles

As a makeup artist in Los Angeles, I had the luck of working with MVE in Downtown LA on a campaign photo shoot for 1 day. During this photo shoot I did hair and makeup for 3 models/dancers.

Established in fall of 2024, MVE is founded on the principle of providing elite athletic & athleisure wear for everyone. Owner Dominic Franco started the Dominate brand in May of 2021. Dominate Technique was the first of the brand that focuses on elite technical dance training all around the world. Their products designed to complement your body.

I love working with athleisure brands because I always have a lot of fun styling the wardrobe pieces. For hair and makeup usually I go for a camera / ready natural look.

Key Points: Why Camera-Ready Makeup is the Best

Flawless Finish: Camera-ready makeup provides a smooth, airbrushed look that conceals imperfections, ensuring a perfect appearance on camera.
Long-Lasting: Special formulas and techniques are used to make the makeup last for long periods, even under bright lights or during extended shoots.
Adapted to Lighting: It is designed to withstand various lighting conditions (such as harsh studio lighting), preventing makeup from looking washed out or overly shiny.
Boosts Confidence: Knowing your makeup is tailored to look perfect under the camera’s scrutiny can help you feel more confident and poised during any media appearance.

This campaign was shot by Ian Cawley and assisted by Perla Diaz. Perla is a Los Angeles based beauty, fashion and portrait photographer.

I had an amazing time collaborating with MVE and Ian Cawley as a makeup artist in Los Angeles, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future.

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 commercial work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

The Ritz Carlton Branded Video and Photo Shoot | Traveling Makeup Artist

As a traveling makeup artist, I had the luck of working with The Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay on a branded video and photo shoot for 2 days.

About The Ritz Carlton: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC is an American multinational company that operates the luxury hotel chain known as The Ritz-Carlton. The company has 108 luxury hotels and resorts in 30 countries and territories with 29,158 rooms, in addition to 46 hotels with 8,755 rooms planned for the future.

Our shoot location was in Half Moon Bay, this hotel is a Forbes 5-star resort that delivers coastal luxury, rejuvenating spa, world-class dining, outdoor adventures, championship golf, and curated activities.

The photos and videos were produced and shot by Liquorice Productions. They are a team of forward-thinking creatives with one common goal, to elevate brands and tell stories. From day one, they’ve always strived to provide nothing but the best for their customers, it’s helped them make the right decisions, win awards for their service, and build a business that’s always innovating. Launching in 2016, they set out to make creative content production more accessible and higher in quality. They brought great service, clear information, and honesty to a misunderstood industry. These days their sights are set higher, they don’t just want to be your typical production partner, they want to be an extension of your team and someone you can rely on.

I had an amazing time collaborating with The Ritz Carlton and Liquorice Productions as a traveling makeup artist, I hope to create a long-lasting relationship with them in the future.

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 commercial work please visit my portfolio page here: https://lucabuzas.com/porfolio-2/

Makeup Artist in Atlanta | Filming in Atlanta, Georgia

As a makeup artist in Atlanta, there are many ways to learn how to become a makeup artist in Atlanta. Georgia’s film incentives provide thousands of jobs to aspiring actors, filmmakers, costume designers, and make-up artists. I travel a lot for work so I often fly to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Miami as well for different projects.

Getting into the industry is not easy. Originally I’m from Hungary, Budapest. One thing I always say is everyone’s journey is different. As for me, I started out by doing makeup for private events and friends in Shanghai, China. I lived/worked in China for 5 years which thought me to stand on my feet in every situation. The way I got into doing makeup for productions was actually by starting out as a wardrobe stylist. I got to know the production team, agencies, and clients and then eventually started assisting other makeup artists and the journey continued from there.

in 2017 I moved to the United States and my adventure continued here. I am very grateful for this decision every day because I found my place in the world where I can do what I love the most which are styling and makeup. I enjoy creating and the US is giving me creative freedom so I’m very thankful for that.

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

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

Atlanta Makeup Artist | Travel Tips for Hair and Makeup Artists

As an Atlanta makeup artist, I love to travel for work. My job as a makeup artist isn’t a stationary one. I enjoy to go to a new space as my “office”, then pack up and have a different location the next day. Thankfully, I learned this early on in my career and always had my sights on traveling for my work.

Traveling, also means transporting your makeup, I always follow these tips:

1) Think Before You Pack – Brainstorming before you pack will save you a lot of time and ensure that you bring just what you need – say goodbye to over (or under) packing! Consider these three things when you’re deciding what to pack: who your agency/production company/client is, what kind of makeup they’re requesting, and what environment you’ll be working in.

2) Create an Inventory List – Once you decide what you’re bringing with you, take an inventory.

3) Purchase Insurance if you can – Insuring your kit is a great way to put your mind at ease and make sure you’re covered from any accident

4) Check-in or Carry on your makeup bag(s) – For many hair and makeup artists, checking their bag is not an option so you will need to separate your kit what you can carry on and needs to be checked in with the airline.

Being an Atlanta makeup artist, working in exotic places also allows me to research, purchase, and try different beauty lines. It is a creative playground for an artist like myself to be up close and personal with such textures and colors of different landscapes, people, and places.

I constantly post about hair and makeup trends, please visit my Atlanta 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/