Makeup Artists

I'm finding that many #MUA are not very intelligent, do not exhibit professionalism, do not use common sense, & can't follow simple instructions. This is your craft - your business. While many of your clients may be at a lower standard, artists should still carry themselves in the best of ways. Know how to protect your work legally. Even with publication submissions, photographer releases are required. GET ONE! In Florida, model permission to use images is required. How unprofessional can one be to not understand this? How hard is it?

Even though my name was on the correspondence, the artist called me by another name. Know your clients, business associates, and audience. When pointed out, the artist offered no apologies. You aren't even sorry that you don't care to know a client's name?!

Instead of answering the questions in the appropriate area, her responses has to be moved and edited. She has absolutely no writing or basic grammar skills. Way to make artists look literate. You may be a genius with cosmetics, but you are not a genius at other things.

She showed no appreciation for the opportunity afforded her. She did not submit all requested materials. She failed to submit one of the two major components of the assignment. Sure, she may have been busy, but if this is how she is with clients, then she will receive no referrals or business from this author.

Apparently, business etiquette is a lost art.