A MAKEUP ARTIST MUST HAVE !
Photographer Mario Shabani
Through a life of ongoing questions, Mario sought God's light and found in himself the inspiration he had been waiting for. The once impatient person Mario was, has become someone who does not take life for granted but makes every second he can worthwhile. His eagerness to perfect himself and his work is what strives him to be what he wants to be. Whether it is spending three to four hours to refine a photo to its official beauty or staying past five o'clock in the morning to motivate and inspire himself as a photographer, Mario does what he can to accomplish any goals he makes. After years upon years of simple photography, Mario challenged himself. Mario once said "Natural light brings out the beauty and softness to a persons skin". His eye for beauty in nature shaped his style of photography. He recognized that nature offers him the key to an impeccable photo. Mario's style of work has improved and continues to improve day by day. His style incorporates an editorial, natural, and creative look in which inspirits and motivates others to work with him.
Not only is Mario an amazing photographer who captures the most amazing moments that life offers but he is also an unforgettable souvenir, not physically himself but certainly his work. His pictures will forever resonate with you and you will never forget the wonderful moments you have created and spent with loved ones or even if it was just a fun photo shoot. Normally we get our pictures taken and then we stash them somewhere to keep them as memories or simply put them up all over our homes or offices, well with the photos Mario captures, I would feel terrible to stash any of them away. The angle, the light and the moment itself that he is capturing is just phenomenal. Words cannot explain how impeccably talented he is. I assure you that his photos will evoke everlasting memories.
The biggest pay a photographer or any talented individual such as a makeup artist can receive is knowing that their client is satisfied with the end result. I as a Makeup Artist get no greater pleasure then the one of a happy client. If my client isn't satisfied with the outcome I feel as if I have stolen money from an individual without working for it. We always strive to make you happy and Mario goes above and beyond, you'll know this because you will see he is not working when he is "working with you" he is having just as much fun as you are and that alone makes the experience even more beautiful and makes you feel more comfortable because I know many of us are either camera shy or have certain angles we would rather not have captured, but don't worry because Mario's eyes are sharper then a hawks and he knows exactly what to look for.
Please follow Mario Shabani on Instagram: shabb3
(Click the link) Visit his website at: http://mshabaniphotography.wordpress.com/
THE WARM
TH OF A CHARISMATIC TEAM
MAC STRENGTH COLLECTION
It took me forever to find exactly what I was looking for. As I am a HUGE fan and lover of the ZUCA case, I honestly did not feel like spending so much money on another Zuca traveling case since my first one ripped. I figured this time around I would find something that's more "heavy duty" like. After searching the web for hours and days and even months, I finally came across this train case and fell in love with it. It's BIG, and I'm not going to lie, it does get very heavy but the good thing is that it has wheels and you can move it around just as you would with a luggage. I love that it has drawers and comes with two big mirrors. The one thing I love most is that you can stack it up to one big travel case or you can even make it smaller by separating different compartments. It's honestly amazing and I absolutely love it and I am very satisfied with it. I ordered this from Makeup Creations. I will put the link below but you can also type in Makeup Creations on Google and the site will pop up.
Photographer Mario Shabani
Through a life of ongoing questions, Mario sought God's light and found in himself the inspiration he had been waiting for. The once impatient person Mario was, has become someone who does not take life for granted but makes every second he can worthwhile. His eagerness to perfect himself and his work is what strives him to be what he wants to be. Whether it is spending three to four hours to refine a photo to its official beauty or staying past five o'clock in the morning to motivate and inspire himself as a photographer, Mario does what he can to accomplish any goals he makes. After years upon years of simple photography, Mario challenged himself. Mario once said "Natural light brings out the beauty and softness to a persons skin". His eye for beauty in nature shaped his style of photography. He recognized that nature offers him the key to an impeccable photo. Mario's style of work has improved and continues to improve day by day. His style incorporates an editorial, natural, and creative look in which inspirits and motivates others to work with him.
Not only is Mario an amazing photographer who captures the most amazing moments that life offers but he is also an unforgettable souvenir, not physically himself but certainly his work. His pictures will forever resonate with you and you will never forget the wonderful moments you have created and spent with loved ones or even if it was just a fun photo shoot. Normally we get our pictures taken and then we stash them somewhere to keep them as memories or simply put them up all over our homes or offices, well with the photos Mario captures, I would feel terrible to stash any of them away. The angle, the light and the moment itself that he is capturing is just phenomenal. Words cannot explain how impeccably talented he is. I assure you that his photos will evoke everlasting memories.
The biggest pay a photographer or any talented individual such as a makeup artist can receive is knowing that their client is satisfied with the end result. I as a Makeup Artist get no greater pleasure then the one of a happy client. If my client isn't satisfied with the outcome I feel as if I have stolen money from an individual without working for it. We always strive to make you happy and Mario goes above and beyond, you'll know this because you will see he is not working when he is "working with you" he is having just as much fun as you are and that alone makes the experience even more beautiful and makes you feel more comfortable because I know many of us are either camera shy or have certain angles we would rather not have captured, but don't worry because Mario's eyes are sharper then a hawks and he knows exactly what to look for.
Please follow Mario Shabani on Instagram: shabb3
(Click the link) Visit his website at: http://mshabaniphotography.wordpress.com/
THE WARM
TH OF A CHARISMATIC TEAM
There is no greater compliment then
someone telling you “You did a fantastic job, you’re amazing”. We all love
receiving compliments, I mean who wouldn’t? Well the greatest compliments of
all should go to AlbaPro. As I’ve aforementioned to them and publicly throughout
peers and social networks, words can’t describe the talent this team acquires.
They are simply amazing. When given a compliment while “on the job, shooting or
filming” one may say well how are you so sure that the job was well done or
that the pictures may come out great? What if they don’t? With AlbaPro that was
the only thing I was not worried about. Their physical body language and sense
of personality that Dzemo and Haghi both had while capturing moments of my
wedding and taking pictures was just phenomenal. You should have seen them,
always working to the best of their potential. Dzemo was constantly on the
floor and up and running all over things just the capture that “perfect” moment
that you only seize once. Despite the fact that they made me and my husband
happy, they were so friendly with the bridal party and all the guests; making
everyone feel extremely comfortable and actually wanting to be on camera. What
I loved the most though, is the fact that they made themselves feel “at home”.
That was just SO WONDERFUL. I love a person who isn’t afraid to speak up or do
something without asking. They did not ask me if they may take a picture a
certain way. I actually have a bad side that I hate taking pictures with,
however, Dzemo completely shocked me with all the beautiful photos he captured
of me in my “bad side”. They looked beautiful and I felt magnificent. He made
me feel so confident and I’m sure any bride would agree.
Motivation is our best compliment
and because of all the amazing people and couples that support, trust and
appreciate AlbaPros immaculate work, they strive for perfection and excellence.
I admire and love the fact that this team has the courage and strength to think
differently. They’re not afraid to break rules the right way, yes, you can
break rules the “right way” it is certainly possible and they achieve this.
They know what to do, when to do it and how to do it just perfectly. It is not
just the quality of the work that is amazing, but the character of the people.
Each individual at AlbaPro has a unique character behind them that will just
make you fall in love. They give you a sense of trust, allowing you to trust
them and the work they do.
Who likes to work? Very few people
like to work, in fact most people don’t. Although AlbaPro is “working” when
taking pictures of your special event and shooting, they really aren’t. I would
hate to have my photographer look mad and have an “I wish I wasn’t here right
now” face. I mean come on it’s not easy to wake up early on a Saturday or
Sunday morning to go to work and please someone else. We should appreciate the
work they do and the time they dedicate because they could be spending their
weekends with loved ones, but instead they’re out there creating everlasting
memories for people and couples everywhere. Without photographers and
videographers we would be incapable of capturing our own joyous moments in
life. AlbaPro is fun, optimistic, laughs jokes and has a conversation with
everyone.
We must keep in mind that we too
need to give them creative freedom and also make THEM feel comfortable. It’s
not just about them making us feel comfortable. Yes, you pay for what you want
but the highest thing you can pay them in is respect and appreciation. You may
give criticism, but let it be constructive. Although I highly doubt that you
will criticize anything they do. There will certainly be small things you will
want changed or possibly removed but it’s not because they didn’t do their job,
it may be because you simply don’t want a certain part in there that may be
sad, embarrassing or even a part that you would rather no see repeat itself. At
times we all get criticized and it helps us to improve and see what we should
focus on more. Don’t be afraid to speak up if there is something extra you want
or something “different” done, trust me they DO listen and they WILL work with
you to make your day a special one.
Being that they have weddings and
events every weekend, we all know that they have visual challenges and
deadlines to meet. My tapes arrived on time and I was one of their clients that
did not change a thing. I loved it all. They were mind blowing. Lumi’s editing
skills are inexpressible. We emailed back and forth about my trailer and all I
had to do was pick my theme song for it. I left everything else in their hands.
The effects, the songs that are to be played throughout the video and all that
good stuff and let me say that I was one satisfied and happy client. They knew
what part of Albania I was from and besides the fact that they know some of the
songs that people from my town listen to; they also researched older songs that
they knew my family would love. My family was amazing and so pleased with
everything.
I can go on and on about how
amazing team AlbaPro is but I will stop here and conclude with this, they are
filled with enthusiasm and carry great devotion to what they do and they do it
with great pride. If you’re looking for a great photographer for your wedding
then AlbaPro is the way to go. You will love Amir Sukalic (Founder of AlbaPro)
and his amazing personality.
Check them out on youtube: Lumi102378
Check them on on Vimeo: AlbaPro
Check them out on facebook: AlbaPro
and Amir Sukalic
Check out Amir (Founder of Albapro)
on Instagram: @albapro
Amir’s wife, Lumi (video editor) on
Instagram: @lumi_albapro
Check out Dzemo and Haghi
(Photographers and videographers) on Instagram:
Dezmo- @photo_dh and Haghi:
@nvworld
MAC STRENGTH COLLECTION
Released December 2012
I am absolutely loving the Mac Strength Collection. I ordered all the lipsticks and I can not wait to try them. They look so amazing and very pigmented and from swatches that I have seen from other Makeup Artist, all I have to say is WOW ! Ladies if you haven't seen the collection now is the time. Hurry ! Some lipsticks are already SOLD OUT ! Here is a list of all the lipstics:
Lipsticks (Limited
Edition)
VISIT TO THE MACPRO STORE IN NYC
So I decided to visit the MacPro store in NYC yesterday. I was afraid at first because after reading several reviews that people had written about the location being difficult to find I thought I'd get lost and I really didn't feel like wasting too much time, however it wasn't difficult to find at all. It is located on:
1. Party Parrot – Bright red pink (Matte)
2. Pink Pigeon – Bright cleanest pink (Matte)
3. Strong Woman – Bright violet (Matte)
4. Absolute Power – Rich red (Matte)
5. Firm Form – Gilded black with gold pearlized pigments (Matte)
VISIT TO THE MACPRO STORE IN NYC
So I decided to visit the MacPro store in NYC yesterday. I was afraid at first because after reading several reviews that people had written about the location being difficult to find I thought I'd get lost and I really didn't feel like wasting too much time, however it wasn't difficult to find at all. It is located on:
7 West 22nd St
(between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10010
(between 5th Ave & Avenue Of The Americas)
New York, NY 10010
The only reason it's a little difficutl is because it does not say MacPro anywhere outside as other Mac stores usually say MAC in big bold letters. This location only has a big 7W on the front door of the building. You have to walk in and take an elevator to the 2nd floor, where you will then get out and see a very big MacPro sign. It is beautiful in there. They have a gorgeous artistic design ranging in colors on the wall. I love how it looks inside because it's like an office/studio and a MacPro store. The people that work in there are all amazing and very helpful. I've read terrible reviews and I don't know why people got treated the way they did or felt the way they did because I was treated like a goddess. (No joke) The girls in there were all very helpful. There was actually this one girl who had a client and was doing her makeup, I asked her a quick simple question and she went out her way to help me find what I needed and went back to doing her clients makeup. Not many people do that, alot of people tend to get annoyed or don't even bother to help. I found everythin I was looking and overall I was very satisfied with the service. Another thing I loved was the fact that they gave me a piece of paper and pen to write down everything I needed and at the end they get it for you and ring you up front at the counter. That was awesome and so much better then asking someone every few minutes "I'd like this and that and so on". If any of you want to go visit the MacPro store in NYC, I highly suggest you do ! They also carry alot of things that the MAC stores don't, thats always a plus! Another thing to keep in mind is there is also a MAC store up the block from them when you get out, turn left and just walk straight you'll see it. I will do swatches on the products I bought and show you guys the MAC PRO brush belt that I bought (I am in love with it !).
