Eyeworks Photography: Art Fashion Imagery

Springfield Missouri makeup artist and model Christine Watkins and I have worked together for over 8 years. Christine excels at doing makeup for bridal, senior, engagement and fashion photography shoots. With an exceptional ability to create looks from natural beauty to avant garde artistic fashion, her work encompasses a plethora of makeup styles. Her passion for makeup is equaled by her knowledge of skincare and has professional training and a vast amount of knowledge in both fields.

Christine Watkins: Springfield MO Makeup Artist and Fashion Model

Christine and I work together fluidly and have successfully completed many projects. We have shot imagery for Mica Beauty kiosk displays and back-lit posters, fashion magazine editorials, model portfolios and have done demonstrations at photography workshops.

Working together is always hysterically fun and incredibly productive. Her ability to not only compliment the model in her makeup styling but with her kind words and gentle way has helped even the most nervous model feel at ease and uniquely beautiful.

Springfield MO area Photographers, Brides and Seniors

I highly recommend individuals or companies looking for a professional makeup artist to get in contact with Christine. She is reliable, talented and brings with her a full arsenal of professional products to make anyone look their best. To find out more, please contact Christine through her facebook account.

(For Christine… kid, I’m putting this blog post up as another “thank you” for all your hard work, your time, your professionalism, your talent, your goofiness, the hilarious times we’ve had together and because I want others to be able to experience what a privilege it is to work with you. Much love dork)

Christine Watkins as a Makeup Artist

Fashion Editorial in Beaux Couture Magazine: Makeup by Christine Watkins

Makeup for Mica Beauty Cosmetics

Makeup for Mica Beauty Cosmetics

As Fashion Model and Makeup Artist for Eyeworks Photography

I recently had fashion photography shoot with the outstanding model Leah Haines resulting in making me feel artistically resurrected. Rarely have I been more photographically inspired. Her talent, beauty and willingness to collaborate on my ideas has been the artistic fuel I’ve needed to progress my abilities. The great Peter Lindbergh said: “It is imperative that you are inspired by your subject, and if your subject is equally inspired then all the doors are open.” 

Leah has the ability to change her posing style to match whatever style pops into my head. I rarely pre-plan anything for a shoot and prefer to work on the fly.  Leah keeps up step to step. Among the many fashion looks we’ve done are a Pre-Raphaelite princess, a Dark Beauty Gothic Beauty Queen and The White Queen, among many other creative looks.

Upcoming Secret Project

I have a project I’ve kept under wraps. This unique venture will be announced in the spring and most likely released in the fall. Leah will have a major role in this.

It has been a distinct honor to work with this young lady. I think my fashion photography has taken a turn for the better with her presence. I could not be more grateful for these collaborations. Looking forward to many more shoots. Thank you Leah for dedication to your art!

My incredibly talented wife Dena DeMint provided makeup for most of these looks and the Leah provided the rest of the makeup looks. I put together all the styling for the looks.