Makeup
Studio Makeup
by Ashley Nickole
Shoot-day face, fully loaded.
Missile’s all-in-one powerhouse, Ashley Nickole Appel not only captures your photos, but can also get your face camera-ready with professional shoot-day makeup. Ashley started out doing makeup for photo shoots long before shifting into photography and building Missile Studios, so 15+ years of knowing what actually performs under studio lighting shows up in the final images.
Makeup that translates under studio lights.
That’s what makes this different from everyday makeup. Something can look great in person, then photograph flat, too shiny, or just not translate the way you expected. Studio makeup is about results: keeping dimension in the face, enhancing features, and making sure everything reads clean and consistent through a high-res camera. Whether you’re getting business headshots and want to put your best face forward, modeling headshots and need to look natural but still pop, or pageant headshots and want that extra glam, Ashley can tailor the look to match your vibe. The goal is simple: makeup designed for the final images, not just the mirror, so it holds up under studio lighting and photographs beautifully from the first shot to the last.
Why the right makeup matters.
Quick facts, because cameras are rude: silica-heavy translucent “HD” powders can cause flashback by scattering light and showing up as pale patches under flash, and mineral SPF ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can create a visible white cast in photos. That’s why hiring Ashley is the cheat code, product choices and application are made with the lighting plan in mind, so the makeup performs on camera and the final gallery hits harder. Add Makeup by Ashley ($120) as an add-on during booking.
How to Add Makeup by Ashley
Want Ashley to handle your makeup? Add Makeup by Ashley at booking. Check the add-on, lock it in, and walk onto set camera-ready.
