Very early on in life I acquired a love for creative pursuits, even at a young age my artistic talent was evident.
This interest has continued to walk side by side with me into the realm of professional affairs.
I was 6 years of age when I began painting - unfortunately I was never able to dedicate too much time to it.
But I never forgot how the paint could transform a canvas from a two dimensional,
blank shape into a stunning, colorful and lifelike work of art filled with energy.
Around that same time, I found in my older sister's possesion a book entitled "The Beauty Principal"
by Victoria Principal. In The Beauty Principal, Victoria shares all she has learned in her professional
and personal life about achieving and maintaining healthy good looks.
Victoria's message to women everywhere is: "Be yourself - but be your best self."
For, as Victoria says, the totally beautiful woman makes a commitment to taking care of herself inside and out.
I was entranced by this philosophy and was impressed by this woman with whom I share my namesake.
I would try to sneak some time in with this book whenever I possibly could...and my sister probably
doesn't know that I eventually 'borrowed' the book from her and still have it to this day.
It was much easier to reconcile a personal hobby and a professional career through makeup artistry,
an activity which I have found is the perfect productive match for my artistic talents.
I have worked on numerous well-known talents throughout the industry,
and have provided my MUA services on a sole basis to several well-known
and respected photographers throughout the globe. With my trusty set of supplies and brushes,
I still unleash my creativity though 'painting,' only now my canvas is the human face - and what
more deserving canvas than art's very own inspiration?
Sincerely,
Victoria
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| Yashica FX3 Super 2000 with: |
Yashica 50mm Zeiss Jena 70-210 mm Zeiss Jena 24 mm
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| Canon EOS 600 : |
(not used any more)
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| Canon EOS 620 : |
(not used any more)
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| Canon EOS 5 with: |
Canon EF 28-80 USM Canon EF 70-300 USM
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| Mamiya RB 67 with: |
Mamiya-Sekor 90 mm Mamiya-Sekor 50 mm
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| EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z : |
(not used any more)
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| Canon EOS 300D : |
(borrowed: not used any more)
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| Nikon Coolpix 5700 |
(not used any more)
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| Canon EOS 20D with: |
Canon EFS 18-55 Canon EF 28-80 USM Canon EF 70-300 USM
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| Film (most often used) |
Fujifilm Velvia 50 and 100 ISO (120 and 35 mm) Fujifilm PROVIA 100F (120 and 35 mm) Fujifilm Sensia 100 ISO (35mm)
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| Film (also used) |
Fujifilm Superia 100 and 200 ISO (35mm) Kodak Elite CHROME 100 ISO (35mm) Kodak EKTACHROME E100VS (120 and 35mm) Kodak EKTACHROME E100G (120 and 35mm) Kodak TMAX 100 ISO (120 and 35 mm)
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| Scanner |
EPSON Perfection 1200 Photo.
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| Software |
Adobe Photoshop CS2
Adobe Lightroom
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