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Planning to hire a professional makeup Chicago artist for your wedding? You're on the right track, but make sure you hire someone who is actually a specialist in wedding makeup. The good news is, there are many ways of knowing. 

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First off, you'd like to check out the artist's website and read online reviews. Look at photos of brides they've worked with in the past. If you're not happy with what you see or read, certainly, you need to look for another prospect. 

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Once you find someone who seems has satisfied you, try and set a meeting with them. This is when you have to discuss the look you want, and see if the artist is likely able to give you that. If you're aiming for a unique style, ask them if they have experience with it. And look for pictures. You can't just take anyone's word for it. 

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Of course, at the end of the meeting, you should already have an idea whom you like, not just based on the pictures shown but also on how the artist makes you feel around them.  After all, you will be spending at least a few hours with this person. You have to get along or your mood could be ruined. 
    
Before you actually commit to someone, make sure to arrange for a trial, but don't go unprepared. Take time to find the right words to express how you want to look on your wedding day. To help you get your point across, show pictures off of online or traditional bridal magazines. This will help the artist capture the exact look you want. 

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Of course, getting the look you want isn't the end of the story. It should also be a look that will last throughout the affair. Schedule the trial in the morning so you can see how the effect looks in different lighting conditions. And if the makeup starts to wear off just after an hour or two, or if it doesn't transition well for natural to artificial lighting and vice-versa, look for another artist. 

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Lastly, take pictures of yourself at the trial, with and without the flash. This will give you an idea how you would look like on this day. Definitely, this is important. You want to look stunning on your big day, and you need to make sure that actually happens. 

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You probably can't find a great wedding Chicago makeup artist that quickly, but the time and effort you spend searching will be worth it in the end.