Portfolio

Faces ThatTell Stories

A curated selection of work across bridal, editorial, glam, and special effects — each look a story of collaboration and craft.

500+

Clients Served

8+

Years of Practice

4

Makeup Disciplines

Bridal makeup — Amara
Bridal Makeup

Amara & James

2024

A soft, romantic bridal look for a garden wedding in Virginia. Dewy skin, champagne eyes, and a natural flush — Amara wanted to look like herself, only more radiant.

Bridal ConsultationTrial SessionWedding Day MakeupBridal Party
Editorial fashion makeup
Editorial

Vogue Editorial

2024

A high-fashion editorial shoot for a regional Vogue feature. Bold, sculptural eye looks with graphic liner and skin that glowed under studio lighting.

Creative Brief ReviewOn-Set ApplicationMultiple LooksTouch-Ups
Red carpet glam makeup
Glam & Events

Red Carpet Gala

2024

Full glam for a DC charity gala — classic red lip, sculpted contour, and lashes that lasted from cocktail hour to the final dance.

Style ConsultationFull Glam ApplicationLash ApplicationSetting & Longevity
Natural everyday makeup look
Natural Beauty

Everyday Glow

2023

A clean beauty campaign for a skincare brand — fresh, luminous skin with barely-there makeup that let the product speak for itself.

Brand Brief ReviewClean Beauty ApplicationCampaign ContinuityMultiple Looks
Special effects theatrical makeup
Special Effects

Phantom — Theatre

2023

Character makeup for a regional theatre production of Phantom of the Opera. Prosthetic application, aging effects, and ensemble makeup for a cast of 24.

Character DesignProsthetic ApplicationAging EffectsFull Cast Makeup
Avant garde artistic makeup
Artistic

Avant Garde Collection

2023

An avant-garde makeup collection for an independent fashion label — bold colour, graphic shapes, and body art that blurred the line between makeup and fine art.

Concept DevelopmentArtistic ApplicationBody ArtCampaign Photography

"Every face I work on is a privilege. I never take that lightly."

— Soma, Makeup Artist & Beauty Director

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Soma's Design Studio

Professional makeup artistry for every occasion — bridal, editorial, glam, and beyond. Based in Virginia, USA.

Services

  • Bridal Makeup
  • Editorial & Fashion
  • Special Effects
  • Glam & Events

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