Thursday, November 1, 2012

Mod City Magazine

Recently I was interviewed for an article with Mod City Magazine.. here is the link!!!


http://modcitymag.com/the-women-behind-the-fashion-part-2/

Here is the article!!!

The Women Behind The Fashion: Part 2

By Charissa Livingston — October 26, 2012

 

The Women Behind The Fashion: Part 2

Last week, we began our two week segment focusing on the women behind the looks we see in magazines and watch on television. We were privileged to chat with a designer and a fashion photographer. This week, we’re taking a further look at what goes on behind the scenes as we chat with makeup artist, Jae Lee Paredes and Wilhelmina Models model, Jacquelyn Andrews.




Jae Lee Paredes is an accomplished and creative airbrush makeup artist based out of Pittsburgh, PA with experience in all areas of makeup including bridal, fashion, video and print.
Her self-taught training and experience provides her clients with a dependable and detail oriented professional who will add to the success of the team for any project.

Mod City Mag: Makeup Artistry began as a hobby for you. How did you transition your hobby into a full-time position?Jae Lee Paredes: Yes, makeup has always been a hobby for me. I have worked on friends and family and when I was younger I would carry around a pink and green caboodle case with different colored eye liners. Even in my teen years, my friends and I were wearing foundation, liner, gloss… the whole nine yards. As I grew older, I started seeing it more as a collection. I would try different things, want the new Limited Edition items, etc. One day I thought, ‘what the hell am I gonna do with all of this?’ Well, at this time I also started watching a lot of different YouTube tutorials on just about anything makeup, new products, new techniques, different colors and so on.
My wedding day was approaching and I had hired a makeup artist, Julie Marckisotto of Pittsburgh Makeup, to do my makeup for me. We had done a trial and I was very happy with my results. During the trial we talked about makeup. I even told her about a few brands that I discovered and that she might like some of the products. So on my wedding day, before she arrived, I said to my friend… I wonder if she needs an assistant? Friend says, ‘it doesn’t hurt to ask,’ and that is exactly what I did! I just came out and asked her if she was looking for anyone to assist her with weddings. She said she was and to email her when I got back from my honeymoon… and the rest is history!

Studio 412 Photography, Models: Kaci and Linah


You have been credited by NFL Networks, Vogue Italia Online, Editorial Magazine, and Cliche Magazine just to name a few! What is your key factor in gaining artistry credentials in the industry?My key factor in gaining artistry credentials is just being me and being lucky enough to have asked an amazing person like Julie if I could assist her. I have been able to establish myself indiviually by putting myself out there, showing that I am a talented artist, and gaining respect through my work ethic. On top of that, I have proven to Julie to be trust worthy, loyal, and someone she can completely depend on and for that I am rewarded with being her go-to person to send on important jobs when she is already busy with another project.

Megan Gardner Photography Model: Kelly Lee


What would you advice to makeup artists growing and trying to obtain a career in artistry?My advice to growing makeup artists would be to always follow your dreams, work hard, always evolve and learn your craft, and remember that respect is earned and not demanded. It is a very tight knit community when you start to really dig deep into it. Your personality, how you treat others, your work ethic, and your talent will all be judged when you are the new person on the scene.


Makeup Art, like any other in the fashion industry, is a business in and of itself. How do you reach your clients? How important is networking in your field?I reach my clients by social networking, emailing, keeping in touch with those I have worked with and maintaining a good relationship. Networking is very important in this field. Meeting new people, taking on any kind of booking, and continuing to put yourself out there will result in establishing some great contacts and connections. You never know who you will meet at any given time and that person could be your next job.


What is the most enjoyable aspect about working in the fashion and entertainment industry for you? What would you say is the most difficult?The most enjoyable part about this industry for me is the look on my client’s face that says, ‘This is exactly what I wanted!’ The most difficult part is trying not to purchase every new item that comes out on the market.


Along with weddings, fashion shows, editorial work, and events, you also provide services for commercials, film, and tv. What is your favorite area to work in?I think being versatile in all media puts me at a point where I can’t pick just one. Because of the variety and different nature of the makeups for each genre, it keeps me on my toes to where it all is just as exciting, fun,. and rewarding as the next. If I was put into one box where I only did one certain makeup, then I probably would prefer the one I got to do less since it wasn’t often I got to explore it. I can say however, I recently just got into SFX more and attended a class in NYC at Temptu and I really enjoyed it. The class was very informative and hands on and I got to practice al ot of the SFX so right now that is probably the area where I am most excited to see progress.

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