Emma Strachman Makeup Artist

Number of beauticians: 5

Styles: Classic, Natural, Romantic

About Emma Strachman Makeup Artist

Emma Strachman Makeup Artist

Creative Director and Makeup Artist

"A less bridal, more thoughtful makeup approach rooted in genuine hospitality and understated luxury." Editorial forward makeup for the cool, fashion-conscious bride. With 14+ years of experience under her belt, Emma's had the opportunity to share her talent on many TV shows, movies, red carpets, fashion shows, photoshoots, and wedding celebrations.

What sets Emma apart from other artists is that she offers a bespoke, modern approach to traditional bridal makeup. She takes everything into consideration- your personal style, your dress, the venue, and time of year to give you a look that feels personal and special. We are thoughtful, anticipatory and welcoming. Emma and her team keep the bridal suite energy calm, warm and professional so everyone can be in the moment and enjoy.

Services

Service categories

Makeup

Services & specialties

Available for touch-ups (hourly)
Multi-day events
Full spectrum skin tone matching
Hypoallergenic makeup
Makeup trials
Natural makeup (complexion only)
Tattoo coverage/body makeup

Specialty styles

Classic
Natural
Romantic

We receive new inquiries at a high volume and book on a first come first serve basis 12-18 months in advance. Trials are booked approximately 4-6 months prior to the wedding date. If you want to trial sooner so you can book us right away, we're happy to do that. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your trial date and will go toward your trial fee. A signed service agreement and 50% non-refundable deposit is due after your makeup trial that goes toward your total wedding balance. We cannot hold dates without a deposit.

Not required, but highly encouraged for weddings. This is for the benefit of the bride and the artist to maximize the ease and success of the day.

Make a mood board of images you like and styles you would like to try. You can use Pinterest or save images on Instagram and this will help to give an overall idea of your taste and which direction you would like to go with your makeup. If you have photos of yourself where you loved your makeup, add those too. Arrive with clean skin and a white or cream colored top. If you have any allergies or sensitivities to certain ingredients or products, please let me know ahead of time. The trial is an opportunity to try several looks, so take lots of good photos from all angles along the way. It’s important to love your makeup in person and in photos.

Makeup trials can be done from the comfort of your own home or at my studio space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Travel outside of the five NYC boroughs will incur an additional fee.

Makeup trials are 90 minutes, but I recommend a 2-3 hour window since most brides have a hair trial in tandem to see the full vision.

After you have chosen your dress, and generally 4-6 months prior to the wedding date. If you want to trial more than 6 months before your wedding date so you can book us right away, we're happy to do that! Trials require a $100 deposit to secure the date and it goes toward your final balance.

This depends on how many people are receiving makeup services. Upon booking, you will be asked more details about your party size, time of ceremony, and what time you’d like to start getting ready. A single artist can comfortably handle 4-5 applications in 4 hours.

It depends on how many people are getting makeup and what time everyone must be ready by. Makeup start times before 7:30 AM will incur an additional fee.

Absolutely! And we love to do it. Emma has done weddings all over the US and internationally. Ground travel is included in packages for NYC and some surrounding areas. For everything else, travel fees are built into your package as a flat rate, and we give you the option to take care of everything else on your end. We're happy to plan our own travel and accommodation too. We try to keep the costs low, and always love the opportunity to travel, so don’t hesitate to ask!

Yes! I work closely with an amazing hair team who share a similar aesthetic and ethos to mine. We love working together and I always encourage my brides to book with them too. We book out separately though so let me know if you’d like to connect.

Only for specific requests such as tattoo or scar coverage. For beauty, I find that airbrush makeup sits on the skin, accentuates peach fuzz and can look a bit dated and flat. I use brushes and sponges to give clients a look that I feel the airbrush technique lacks: a flawless, smooth, dimensional skin finish. I work with my brides for months leading up to their wedding date with skincare protocol, tips and recommendations to keep them glowing, vibrant and healthy from the inside out.

Emma and her team offer a modern, fresh approach to traditional bridal makeup. With a background in editorial and beauty makeup, we embrace the "less is more" aesthetic. We believe your wedding makeup should reflect your personality and style, but also feel timeless and understated. Each wedding we get to work on is an honor. We value and exhibit the highest level of customer service, attention and care to everyone that we serve. It's important to us that we keep the energy calm, warm and professional so you can be in the moment and enjoy your special day.

We strive to keep the environment fun, laid-back and professional. Before your trial, we do lots of image sharing and consulting. I make personalized mood boards for each of my brides. After you secure your wedding date, I provide 24/7 correspondence, planning and scheduling leading up to your big day. We do periodic check-ins and I offer skincare and wellness tips along the way so you feel beautiful from the inside out.

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Brought my vision to life perfectly!
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•Elaina P.•Jun 26, 2024
Emma was a true pleasure to work with on my wedding day. I had a vague idea of what I wanted (sultry Bollywood glamour) and she worked with me to create a mood board and develop the perfect vision. On my wedding day, I really appreciated her calm and easygoing demeanor - she worked with my hectic schedule and tons of family coming in and out of the hotel suite without skipping a beat - she was so calm and collected the whole time. She also stayed for touch-ups, traveling all over downtown Manhattan with me and my photographer, and then sent me off with an adorable custom bag with everything I needed to do touch-ups on my own. I didn't even need it though, my makeup looked incredible all night. My sister was also thrilled with her makeup! 10/10 would recommend.
Exceptional Makeup Artist
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• Jill Oshry•Feb 6, 2024
Emma's talent and expertise in her artistry, will enhance any event or wedding she is involved in. Her ability to customize, collaborate and create the perfect look, will put your mind at ease. Her professionalism, attention to detail and thoughtfulness is remarkable. She's a grounded, creative with a lot of heart. I look forward to working with her on many more events.
Amazing professional and person!
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•Chloe K.•Nov 6, 2023
Emma made sure our wedding day make up was perfect! This was the first makeup artist my wife and I have ever used and we loved every single idea she brought to the table. She made the process so easy and smooth, and kept us chatting the day of to bring our nerves down. Thank you Emma!
Emma is amazing!
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•Just Say Yes NY•Oct 30, 2023
I worked with Emma on a recent wedding and she was so easy to work with! She is responsive, flexible with changes, and her work speaks for itself!

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Emma Strachman Makeup Artist

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