Hey everyone!! My name is Virginia McConnell. I am a professionally trained MUA Graduated with honors from Hollywood Expression makeup school (HEX) www.hexmakeupartist.com
! I absolutely love it!! I have also been a professional model since 03'.

I love working as a team and know that a single image is the team work of many professionals.

I have trained under celebrity artist, Angie G. Ford. She has worked with J Lo, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Pam Anderson... and lots more, so I feel I have learned from the best!

THE MAKEUP I USE: I use media makeup, that means it is specifically made for cameras and film. It lasts a long time and it is flash proof from a camera. The line is actually my instructors own professional cosmetic line. Her name is Angie G. Ford and she reserves all of the makeup for her students to boost the success of the school. Its awesome makeup! Also I heart Urban Decay, Smashbox, Makeup Forever, Bobby Brown and some MAC.


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MY RATES---

Modeling / Comp card / Pageant Headshots - $75 for 1 look, $25 each additional look. (I appreciate gas $$ if I am traveling to you) I live in the Heights close to downtown, so I am pretty close to everything.

Multi-Model Rates & Fashion Shows - $200/half day (up to 4 hrs) and $400/full day (up to 8 hrs).

Fun & Creative application - $75 Plus any extra cost for lashes/feather/rhinestones, etc.

Acting Headshots (Women) - $65 for 1 look, $25 each additional look
(Men and Children under 12) - $50 for 1 look, $10 each additional look

Special Occasion - (non – bridal, ex: prom) Makeup application - $75, lashes included.

Bridal makeup-- $100, includes your choice of natural style eyelashes & waterproofing spray. *Please contact me regarding bridal parties/moms/family members. I will work with you for group pricing that will depend on the size of your party. ***Please note- if you are a Bridezilla I am not the makeup artist for you***


Commercial 1/2 Day Rate - $300
Print work is up to 5 hours
After 4 hours - $50 per hour .
Film and Video is up to 5 hours
After 5 hours - $50 per hours

Commercial Day Rate - $500
Print work is up to 8 hours
After 8 hours - $50 per hour .
Film & Video is up to 10 hours
After 10 hours - $50 per hour

Pageant Rates - Houston area (up to 40 miles from downtown Houston) - $75 makeup application, $30 for each look after.
Plus the price of ticket and hotel room rate may be added for in town pageants as well. Additional fees may apply if services are needed outside of the Houston area (Airfare, hotel accommodations, rental car, airport transfers, pageant tickets, etc.). A 50% non-refundable deposit is due to secure appointment. Remainder of fee is due 28 days before pageant.


***Please note that prices listed above are for makeup applications only. I will help with hair if you ask or I can recommend a stylist.
-WITH THE EXCEPTION of bridal and Pageant applications. Prices listed include stylist that is hired by me. You may request one if you like.

A LOT OF YOU ASK ME ABOUT MODELING---You can check out my modeling portfolio from the link below.
(Will consider TFP for me as MUA ONLY) for modeling enquires please contact me from my modeling website:

http://jenyamcconnell.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
http://www.modelmayhem.com/VirginiaMcConnell


I consider TFP with skilled photograhers and beautiful new faces.

Thanks for stopping by!

**Juan Diaz, Baby Bull RPro Athletic line, Lead makeup artist

** Francesa's Collections

**the Smoking Jacket
http://www.thesmokingjacket.com/girls/elizabeth-marx-hot-pictures

** Backside 5

** Houston Community College Small Business Office brochure

** Deans Credit Clothing Fashion Show

** Body Language catalog print

**Master Makeup Artist (Houston Figure Photography & Lighting Workshops)
http://houstonskylinestudio.com/

**Stage manager for fashion show (club Roxy)

**Body Art Inc. (Seven Deadly Sins) fashion show


A few people I have worked with---

http://www.modelmayhem.com/738858 Danielle Raney

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1540212 Mike Stewart

http://www.modelmayhem.com/407611 Zinn Star

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1260853 Mr G

http://www.modelmayhem.com/15914 Ernie Chan

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1229511 Jean-Michael Cabanis

http://www.modelmayhem.com/726140 Rei Rei

http://www.modelmayhem.com/707649 Angela

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1564587 Chelsea Carter

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1429641 Amy Gonzalez

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1234371 Roland Darby

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1448114 Francesca's Collection

http://www.modelmayhem.com/36460 Tania

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1304781 Don Ritchson

http://www.modelmayhem.com/861872 Hassan Art

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1190513 Shannon Purdy

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1181536 JW Purdy

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1221048 Robert Trevino

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1432636 Jody Montalvo

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1307453 Lizz Kerr

http://www.modelmayhem.com/419118 Edith

http://www.modelmayhem.com/308042 Felix, J&R Studios

http://www.modelmayhem.com/347669 Isabella

http://www.modelmayhem.com/5348 Jerry Brown

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1390772 Skye Green

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1343250 Kris Fulk

http://www.modelmayhem.com/592533 Sally Lou

http://www.modelmayhem.com/347323 DW, DW Images

http://www.modelmayhem.com/401248 Vanessa Ruth

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1134717 Chris Keator

http://www.modelmayhem.com/493715 Mallorie Nasrallah

http://www.modelmayhem.com/601991 Mike @ Crazy Images

http://www.modelmayhem.com/859820 Mike T Chang

http://www.modelmayhem.com/7437 Bob Warren

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1517057 Lily

http://www.modelmayhem.com/793764 Nettie Harris

http://www.modelmayhem.com/168151 Del Geno Durham

http://www.modelmayhem.com/621425 John Watson, Frozen Entropy

http://www.modelmayhem.com/582334 Body Juel

http://www.modelmayhem.com/612835 Danny Nguyen

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1055004 Tabitha Davila

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1204147 Li model

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1041300 Jessica Perry

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1177398 Brian Wagner

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1130374 JacobM

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1284734 Kevin B

http://www.modelmayhem.com/781700 HeavennevaeH

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1182353 Athena Promachos

http://www.modelmayhem.com/731818 Steve Toon

http://www.modelmayhem.com/799498 Keira Grant

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1107565 Jessica Cleveland

http://www.modelmayhem.com/337142 Hugh Hargrave

http://www.modelmayhem.com/759308 RobinBean

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1214691 Stehpanie Castle

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1134632 Zoya Pepel

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1319486 Amii

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1412109 Sarah Kidder

http://www.modelmayhem.com/402716 Mark Bradley

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1077607 Ramiro C

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1081658 Toni Frantz

http://www.modelmayhem.com/126446 Troy Schlegel

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1199795 Jaime Rae Besier

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LOVE this wardrobe!

[IMG]http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k170/flyechic123/skyenatural.jpg[/IMG]
Still my favorite of Skyes :D


A few words from my clients:




"Virginia,It was a pleasure to work with you yesterday. Your professionalism, charm, organization and most of all cleaniless is a model's ideal make up artist. I have experienced the ups and downs in this industry. One of the main downs is having a make up artist of a different ethinicity do my make up. In most cases they have been reluctant because it's challenging for them to match the colors. As a result, I have used the same make up artist consistantly for the longest time. Unfortunately for me all good things must come to an end. She moved and now I have to start all over again. lol However, you proved that it is possible to embace the challenge and for that I am grateful. You did an excellent job!
I highly recommend your services to anyone and will call on you in the future.
Again thank you for your time and services!"
-Model, bj
http://www.modelmayhem.com/582334



"I can't recommend Virginia highly enough! She's a great makeup artist (and model!), she takes her work seriously, she's reliable, thorough and fun. She always goes in with the attitude that she has a personal stake in making the model look great. The most important thing to me though is that she's super cool, funny and down to earth, which helps everyone get into the groove and have a great shoot. Also, she has an instinctive sense for posing and she's happy to give new models/photographers direction."
-Photographer, Jacob M
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1130374



"You can be confident in Virginia's makeup. It will bring out the best of your model. Two things set her apart from other competent mua's: her model experience and her enthusiasm for the creative process of photography. Her model experience makes her a contributor to the image making process and her enthusiasm nurtures the whole creative process."
- Photographer, Jerry Brown
http://www.modelmayhem.com/5348



"I loved working with Virginia as my MUA! She is dedicated, responsible, and amazing at what she does. She has the power to transform faces (with her make-up), bodies (with her posing tips), and minds (with her awesome enthusiasm about everything! Especially the industry). She is very artistic, creative and detailed with her make-up, does her research beforehand to make sure everything looks right, and isn't afraid to go the extra mile to make things perfect. I highly recommend her!"
-Model, Janifer
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1204147


"I am writing in regards to Virginia Mcconnell. She has been pursuing a career in the entertainment industry for some years now. I highly regard her as a makeup artist. Recently, she did make up for me at my photo shoot in Houston. She used the colors well and made me gorgeous. Virginia was great help. I loved the job. Her personality is lovable, fun, and she makes sure her clients are happy. It is a great decision to take her own as an employee or more."
-Model, Kristin Jeanes



I had a great experience working with Virginia for a shoot. Virginia is a passionate make up artist. She works hard, takes her time and knows exactly what her passion is. She is professional and a blast to work with. She values your opinions and is always willing to helpful. She's fun, her make up techniques are awesome. Very clean and artistic with her make-up. I would love to work with her again.
-Model, Tabitha Davila
[email protected]
http://www.modelmayhem.com/tabithadavila



"Virginia is a gem -- incredibly innovative and creative, she shows up on-time and ready to work and does a great job. She can adapt to almost any situation and has pulled my butt out of a sling more times than I can remember."
-Photographer, Dave Mundy
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1129267



"Virginia is the best!! She does an outstanding job and is completely professional. I would and will recommend her to anyone."
-Model, Megan Danielle
http://www.modelmayhem.com/158752



"I highly recommend Jenya McConnell. I had the pleasure to work with Jenya on many occasions and I have been extremely pleased with her work. Jenya has shown her dedication to her profession and has strong desire to succeed in her career as a make-up artist. Jenya is always seeking new challenges and she is not afraid to try out new ideas. She is extremely excited and energized about her work. She is very punctual, always prepared for the assignments and always shown a positive attitude towards her collegues and clients. She has gained trusts from many local photographers and models, she is also highly recommended by several of my collegues. She is one of the most desired makeup artist to work with here in Houston."
-Photographer, Michael Chang Photography
http://www.modelmayhem.com/859820



"Virginia is a wonderful professional. On time, ready to go, and works to make the look work. The makeup looks great - but she also builds a solid rapport with the model. She makes the shoot work smoothly."
-Photographer, Bob Warren
http://www.modelmayhem.com/7437

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