Today you will meet Tyneale Hahn Makeup Artist, a makeup artist servicing Ipswich, Brisbane, Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba, Darling Downs Region, Somerset Region, Warwick - and anywhere in between. We have worked with Tyneale previously and highly recommend her warm, beautiful personality & professional, flawless work (makeup artists can either make our job seamless or give us more work to do during editing so you can be sure that high recommendations from us are well-earned!). We want to mention that from a fellow vendor perspective, Tyneale is outstanding to work alongside and goes above and beyond. At a recent shoot with Tyneale, she worked tirelessly & unobtrusively behind-the-scenes & later followed up with publication submissions and all the liaising that is associated with that (expert communication skills). A true team player who is memorable for all the right reasons. It is our pleasure to feature Tyneale today. You will find her on our recommended vendor page. <3

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Hi from Tyneale!

Hi World! I’m Tyneale - or TJ, for short. I’m a Professional Makeup Artist of 11.5 years and still love my job like I did on day one. In that time, I have learnt so much and perfected my style. For the past 9 years, I have worked for myself as a Freelance Artist - this gives me freedom. Freedom to make the best product and service choices to always better care for my clients. I am a Wedding & Event Specialist, Commercial, TV/Film & Corporate Artist.

Why Makeup Artistry?

I have always been a creative; I love to use things for their non-intended purpose (you should see inside my house!) and I take a very ‘out of the box’ approach to almost everything. It was during my time while managing a beauty salon that I was able to complete my makeup study and I’ve never looked back. After my first son was months old, I left the salon environment and commenced working for myself (to enable a better family/work life balance). And here I am... 3 little boys later and I’m still doing what I love and being Mum at the same time.

Being a makeup artist is so much more than applying makeup - it’s emails, social media, websites, cleaning and maintaining your kit and brushes, being contactable anytime, keeping up with trends, continued education, keeping up-to-date with products, early starts, very early starts!... late finishes. It’s full body listening to your client (yep, not all the cues are verbal!) and creating to best suit your individual client and supporting them in every situation.

It is one of the best jobs ever and it gives me the opportunity to support my local community through events, fundraising and awareness as well.

What Makes Your Service Unique?

Me! Every artist and their approach is different. I personally have a very real approach to makeup: to enhance the beautiful features you already have and truly listen to what YOU want. I love to support my clients at every occasion, in every moment (stories about my children always get a laugh and lessen the nerves!) and I gift mini touch-up products to my clients (so when I can’t be there, I can still save you!). In my location, I am known for ‘rescuing’ Brides (or referring someone that can), there is ALWAYS a way!

I stepped out of my comfort zone this year and, despite being eclectic and outgoing, I took a leap and shared ‘Me’ with the business world. I was a Finalist in the Lockyer Valley Business Awards - Professional Services, Health & Wellness Category and Customer Service Award Winner at the Ipswich Women in Business Awards.

Where can I Find You and Your work?

I have social media accounts so you can keep up with my every day:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tynealehahnmua/

Instagram: @tynealehahnmakeupartist

I also have an updated website coming soon (but the address will redirect you to my temporary one for the moment):

Web: https://www.tynealehahnmakeupartist.com/

I only share images of my own work across any of these platforms. I am also published on many Wedding Blogs (Queensland Brides, Ideal Bride, The Wedding Playbook and Bridal Bible Weddings, most recently) and Fashion Magazines Australia-wide and Internationally.

What’s in Your Kit?

This has to be one of my most asked questions and I think it is certainly an important one. Your Kit is what can set you apart - professional or hobbyist. I choose to use only professional, film and high-end quality products to achieve the best and long-lasting results for my clients. I also need to be VERY mindful of allergies and skin sensitivities; I have SPF-free, gluten-free, vegan, cruelty-free, latex-free and fragrance-free options all within my Kit. Building your Kit can be fun but so much thought must go into it as well!

So what’s Next?

2020 is going to be a huge year for weddings and I’m super excited to share in so many special moments and perfect days! I also have some collaboration projects in planning - I love collaborating & working alongside other vendors to create magic! 2020 is the year I relaunch Makeup Lessons with my own real-life twist. I will continue to offer One-on-One sessions but you will see the introduction of Look & Learn Group Sessions, Mum & Me Group Sessions and Dance Makeup Tips & Tricks. These sessions cover ALL ages and are about giving YOU the knowledge to create and the confidence to shop for your own preference of cosmetics without feeling intimidated by sales people or your own self doubt. (Follow along on my social media to keep up to date when these launch!)

Fast Five Facts

Favourite Colour? Yellow
Favourite Season? Spring
Favourite Food? Waffles, vanilla ice cream and caramel topping
Favourite Music? Birds of Tokyo, Korn and Foo Fighters
Describe yourself in 5 words? Creative, Dedicated, Alternative, Patient and Giving

We are going to close this year out and welcome the new year in by introducing outstanding local vendors. We can't wait to share their stories with you. Today you will meet Gabrielle, a Brisbane makeup artist. We have worked together previously and we have found Gabrielle to go above and beyond. We have found it easy to brainstorm ideas and looks with Gabrielle and, most importantly, she executes the final product flawlessly. It helps that she has a sweet personality and relatable nature, too! Here is her story.

Tell us about yourself: My name is Gabrielle Garner and I am a small town gal from the south coast of NSW. I recently moved to Brisbane originally for university but took a more creative path to do my Diploma in Screen and Media Specialised Makeup Services, which is definitely something I have always been interested in.

Why did you choose to become a makeup artist?: It kind of came to me one night that I wasn’t happy with my current study at university and I no longer had any interest in what I was doing. I have always loved makeup and my friends and family always told me that I should look into beauty/makeup, and so I did! It was a very last minute decision. I was looking on the internet and I came across the Australian Institute of Creative Design in Fortitude Valley. They had the perfect course for me. I signed up straight away and commenced study within a few weeks!

How did your interest in makeup artistry start?: I remember my first spark of interest within the makeup/beauty industry was at a very young age. I think I was about 12 at the time and I was in Sydney with my family. I remember seeing an advertisement somewhere about an open day for Ella Bache College and I was insistent that I would go. It was an amazing experience and that was definitely the pinnacle point for me in realising my interest was in the makeup and beauty industry. From there on I learnt a lot of tips for and tricks of makeup and beauty from watching a lot a Youtube videos and following makeup Youtubers. Each year I developed my skills further and I would occasionally practise on my friends and family. At this point in my life I was still a teenager and only saw makeup as a hobby.

Who inspires you in makeup artistry?: I would definitely say my first makeup trainer I ever had which was Samara Nilsson, owner of Boss Beauty Business in Brisbane. It inspires me to watch her build her own beauty empire and her personality is contagious. She is such a talented makeup artist and boss lady and I’m so glad I have had the pleasure of meeting her and working with her. Another makeup artist that inspires me is Penny Antuar, who is also a local Brisbane gal. Her skill set is amazing and her makeup is always flawless. She is such a creative force and is so versatile when working with different complexions.

Any misconceptions you would like to clear up?: I think people don’t always realise how much skill and knowledge goes into being a makeup artist. It’s not just a matter of putting makeup on someone’s face and making them look pretty. It requires knowledge about anatomy and physiology of the skin, product ingredients and their chemical makeup, and how they react to the skin. It’s about knowing the colour wheel. It is also about making someone FEEL good, not just look good. Applying makeup is an art form and I think that is something that people overlook.

Any tips you would be happy to share?: If you are just a beginner and wanting to know a bit more about makeup, I would definitely recommend just watching a couple of YouTube videos - that’s where I started! Plus there are always workshops that you can attend to get some one on one advice and training on makeup. I will be a part of the Boss Beauty Business team who is running these types of workshops starting February next year. If you’re looking to learn some more, you should definitely come along!

Why should couples choose you for their big day?: My main aim in my work is to make you feel and look beautiful. Providing that service for someone on their special day is so rewarding for me. I want to take the stress away from worrying about how they will look on the day and let them trust me 100%. I will deliver the result of feeling and looking their most beautiful on their special day.

How do you set yourself apart?: I believe being a makeup artist comes in two parts: skill and personality. I am confident with my skill set so I try to focus more on creating a comfortable environment for my clients and making them feel special. Asking your client questions about themselves and their interests is so important as it is a way of getting on their level and finding things that you can both relate to. Creating a relationship with your clients is so important as it can assist in them coming back to you time and time again for the services you provide!

You will find Gabrielle's instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_makeupby_gigi/. You can book her through gabsiegarner@hotmail.com or SMS/call on 0477076122.