Makeup Artist · London & Essex

Makeup that feels like you — only more so.

I'm Katie — a professional makeup artist with seven years' experience, trained by some of the industry's leading brands (NARS, MAC & Chanel). Bridal, special occasions and editorial work, mobile across London and Essex.

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Trusted by high-end clients for weddings, events and editorial work across London and Essex — a premium, personalised service using industry-leading products (NARS, MAC, Chanel), with a five-star reputation and brand campaigns seen on billboards across London. Dates are in high demand, so early enquiries are recommended.

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Makeup by Katie, professional makeup artist London
The Katie Look

Skin that glows from within

Striving for perfection with every client — from an on-trend editorial look for a beauty shoot to a stripped-back, flawless “no-makeup” finish for a fashion brand.

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Bridal

Bridal makeup has always been my passion. Enhancing your natural beauty and helping you feel your most radiant on such a special day — looks inspired by your own unique style, elegant enough to last all day and night.

Bridal makeup →
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Special Occasion

Red carpets, Royal Ascot, award ceremonies, parties. Accentuating your features so you feel red-carpet ready — glam, but still unmistakably you.

Occasion makeup →
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Editorial & E-commerce

E-commerce, campaigns, TV and editorial. Working creatively or to a brief to bring your vision to life, with the best products for the highest-quality images.

Editorial work →
Mobile makeup artistry

The studio comes to you

There's a reason brides and busy clients choose a mobile artist. On your wedding morning there's no travel, no parking, no waiting rooms — just a calm, prepared professional arriving at your door with everything needed.

I work in homes, hotels, venues and studios across London and Essex. Kitchens tables become dressing tables; hotel suites become prep rooms. Wherever you're getting ready, I bring the full setup: professional lighting, hygiene-first kit, and a curated selection of industry-leading products from brands like NARS, MAC and Chanel — chosen for how they perform on camera and across a long day.

For editorial and e-commerce clients, the same applies on location: I set up on set, work to the call sheet, and keep talent comfortable between setups.

The kit & the standard

Professional, hygienic, premium

Every kit is maintained to professional hygiene standards — sanitised brushes, disposable applicators where appropriate, and products selected for performance rather than trend. Premium brands earn their place in the kit because they deliver: pigments that read true on camera, textures that last, and shades that flatter real skin.

Seven years of working across beauty, fashion, TV commercials and e-commerce means the kit has been tested in every scenario — a bright studio, a dim venue, an outdoor shoot in wind. What arrives at your door is what has already proven itself.

And the approach is personal: no two clients receive the same look. Your features, your skin, your style and your setting shape everything.

Services in detail

What each booking includes

Bridal makeup

Bridal makeup is a discipline of its own: it must look flawless in person, in photographs and on video; survive tears, hugs and hours; and still feel like you. We begin with a consultation about your dress, venue and photographs, then design the look — typically a luminous, long-wear base, softly defined eyes and a lip that suits the day. On the morning I arrive early, work calmly through the schedule, and stay until you're ready for photographs.

Bridal hair can be added to any makeup booking as an optional extra, so your whole look is handled by one team on one morning. Hair can't be booked on its own — it's offered alongside makeup.

Special occasion & event makeup

Red-carpet events, galas, award ceremonies, birthdays and parties across London and Essex. Occasion makeup is about confidence: a polished, flattering finish that photographs beautifully under event lighting and holds up through the evening. We plan the look around your outfit and the occasion, and I come to you so the getting-ready is part of the experience, not a rush.

Editorial, TV & e-commerce

For brands, photographers and production teams: campaign and e-commerce makeup needs colour-true, product-accurate finishes; TV needs HD-safe, matte-controlled work; editorial needs creativity that still reads on camera. Seven years of set experience means punctual arrivals, brief-led execution and fast turnarounds between looks. I work from moodboards and references, and adapt quickly when a shot changes direction.

Beauty sessions

Not every appointment is a wedding. Beauty sessions cover everything from a refresh of your everyday routine to a makeup lesson, a photoshoot, or getting ready for a milestone moment. The same care, the same premium products, the same personalised approach.

Portfolio

Selected work

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Bridal by Katie, London makeup artist
BridalSoft glow & timeless
Editorial by Katie, London makeup artist
EditorialOn-trend colour
Beauty by Katie, London makeup artist
BeautyThe no-makeup look
Bridal by Katie, London makeup artist
BridalSoft glow & timeless
Editorial by Katie, London makeup artist
EditorialOn-trend colour
Beauty by Katie, London makeup artist
BeautyThe no-makeup look
E-commerce by Katie, London makeup artist
E-commerceCampaign clean
Occasion by Katie, London makeup artist
OccasionRed-carpet glam
TV and HD makeup by Katie, London
TVHD-ready finish
Kind words

Clients, in their own words

★★★★★

Katie was fantastic in every way! She did my makeup for my wedding day and I've never felt so confident! Katie made me feel completely at ease. She was also great at keeping us calm and staying on schedule. All pictures turned out amazing.

— Bride
★★★★★

Katie was an angel sent to me to calm me down the morning of my wedding! I was nervous but Katie was so relaxed and well-prepared. I got so much praise on the final look — I felt glam but still like myself, just as Katie had said I would!

— Bride
★★★★★

Katie did an outstanding job of making me look and feel beautiful. She creates looks that are precisely what you imagined. The perfect artist for anyone looking for inspiration and confidence.

— Client
Beyond Katie

One style standard. A hand-picked team.

Your date is taken? Katie works with a small circle of vetted makeup artists whose style matches her own — same glowing-skin philosophy, same standard of care.

Every artist is personally approved by Katie before joining, so whoever arrives on your morning is someone she trusts with her name.

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Every member of the team is hand-picked by Katie and trained in her signature approach.

Areas covered

Makeup artist across London & Essex

I'm fully mobile and cover all of London and Essex. Explore your area:

Makeup Artist in Barnet & North LondonMakeup Artist in BillericayMakeup Artist in BrentMakeup Artist in BrentwoodMakeup Artist in Camden & HampsteadMakeup Artist in Canning Town & Royal WharfMakeup Artist in ChelmsfordMakeup Artist in ColchesterMakeup Artist in CroydonMakeup Artist in EalingMakeup Artist in EppingMakeup Artist in GreenwichMakeup Artist in Hackney & ShoreditchMakeup Artist in Hammersmith & FulhamMakeup Artist in HaringeyMakeup Artist in IslingtonMakeup Artist in Kensington & ChelseaMakeup Artist in LambethMakeup Artist in LoughtonMakeup Artist in MertonMakeup Artist in Richmond upon ThamesMakeup Artist in RomfordMakeup Artist in ShenfieldMakeup Artist in SouthwarkMakeup Artist in Stratford & East VillageMakeup Artist in Tower Hamlets & Canary WharfMakeup Artist in WandsworthMakeup Artist in Westminster & Mayfair

And luxury hotel makeup throughout London — I travel to your suite or room for weddings, events and shoots. Also covering Essex — Chelmsford, Colchester, Brentwood, Loughton, Epping, Romford, Billericay and Shenfield — and any area in between. Not sure if I reach you? Just ask.

How it works

Booking Katie is simple

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Share your date

Tell me your date, event and the look you have in mind — through the enquiry form, WhatsApp or email. You'll get a personal reply.

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We plan the look

We talk references, your dress, your venue and your photographs, so the look is designed around you. Bridal hair can be added to your booking.

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I come to you

On the day, I travel to your home, hotel or venue across London and Essex with everything needed, and keep the morning on schedule.

Questions

Frequently asked

Do you travel to clients?

Yes — I'm mobile and cover all of London and Essex, travelling to homes, hotels, venues and studios.

Can I book hair on its own?

Hair is available as an optional add-on to a makeup booking. It can't be booked without makeup — it's offered alongside makeup for brides and bridal parties.

What kind of work do you do?

Bridal makeup, bridal hair (as an add-on), special occasions, plus beauty, fashion, TV commercial and e-commerce work.

How do I book?

Use the enquiry form, WhatsApp 07459 234673, or email booking@makeupbykatie.co.uk. Every enquiry gets a personal reply.

What experience do you have?

Seven years as a professional makeup artist, trained by leading brands including NARS, MAC and Chanel.

How early should I book my wedding?

As early as possible — peak Saturdays and summer dates go first. Send your date and I'll confirm availability.

Your date

Tell Katie about your day

Share your date, your event and the look you have in mind. Every enquiry gets a personal reply — and if Katie is already booked, the team is ready.

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