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Artistry Like BAM

Artistry Like BAM

Studio in Chicago, MN

Artistry Like BAM is a Chicago makeup business run by professional makeup artist Branden Melear. The work centers on luxury bridal makeup, with services for brides, bridal parties and guests, along with men's grooming and makeup for photoshoots and lifestyle sessions.

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Artistry Like BAM is a Chicago makeup business run by professional makeup artist Branden Melear. The work centers on luxury bridal makeup, with services for brides, bridal parties and guests, along with men's grooming and makeup for photoshoots and lifestyle sessions.

Bridal bookings usually start with a preview, a consultation held around 3 months before the wedding to go over the look and try lip shades. Weddings can be reserved up to a year ahead. On the day, a typical application takes about 30 to 45 minutes with lashes included, and the day-of service can be done on location in traditional or airbrush style. Bridal party and guest makeup is priced per person.

The Full Bridal Luxury package pairs a mini facial, makeup application and body glow that includes the legs. The mini facial is done with a B3 Beauty wand and light therapy.

Outside of weddings, photoshoot makeup is available by the hour, by the half day of 4 to 6 hours, or by the full 8-hour day. Special occasion makeup for commercial, headshot and editorial work starts at $125, and clients inquire to reserve. Men's grooming is minimal makeup for photo and event looks, with a facial shave available on request.

Payment is accepted by cash, Square, Venmo, Quickpay, Snapchat, Facebook, Cash App and PayPal. The studio does not offer hair services, lash extensions, airbrush tanning or teeth whitening. Brush cleansers and a five-piece brush set are sold for clients who want to take tools home.

Looks are built around each client, with comfort kept central to the appointment.

Services

Final prices may vary.

Bridal makeup in traditional or airbrush style, including bridal party and guest makeup, a pre-wedding preview, on-location day-of application, and the Full Bridal Luxury package with mini facial and body glow.

  • Bridal Party and Guests (Traditional / Airbrush) $150
  • Bridal Party + Guests (Per Person / Airbrush) $150–$175
  • Bridal Preview $175
  • Day Of Bridal Makeup (Traditional / Airbrush) $250
  • Day Of On-Location Bridal Makeup Application (Traditional / Airbrush) $250–$275
  • Full Bridal Luxury (Mini Facial, Makeup Application, Body Glow) $350

Men's grooming with minimal makeup for photo and event looks, with a facial shave available on request.

  • Men's Grooming $150

Makeup for photoshoots booked hourly, by half day or by full day, plus special occasion makeup for commercial, headshot and editorial work.

  • Photoshoot Makeup Hourly $100
  • Special Occasion (Commercial, Headshots, Editorial) $125
  • Photoshoot Half Day Rate (4-6 hours) $600
  • Photoshoot Day Rate (8 hours) $1,200
  • Photoshoot (Hourly) $100/unit

Photos

  • Bride and groom portrait, makeup result on client
  • Bride and groom by lake, client wedding makeup
  • Couple at traditional ceremony, client wedding makeup
  • Bride and groom dip kiss on steel bridge
  • Bride and groom embrace, client bridal makeup
  • Bride with bouquet, soft curled updo and makeup
  • Couple in brick doorway, bridal hair and bouquet
  • bride with curled hair and white bouquet, makeup result
  • bride in gown with pink and white bouquet outdoors
  • bride with updo and eucalyptus bouquet, makeup result
  • selfie showing glam makeup and wavy hair
  • bride with low updo and green-and-white bouquet

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.artistrylikebam.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Luxury bridal makeup in traditional or airbrush style, with eyelashes included
  • Bridal Preview consultation before the wedding day to plan the look and try lip shades
  • Full Bridal Luxury combining a mini facial, makeup and body glow
  • On-location day-of bridal makeup available
  • Signature brush cleansers and a five-piece brush set for sale
Good for
  • brides
  • bridal parties and guests
  • couples booking a wedding up to a year ahead
  • men who need event or photo makeup
  • photoshoots, headshots and editorial sessions
Techniques
  • traditional makeup
  • airbrush makeup
  • eyelash application
  • mini facial with B3 Beauty wand
  • light therapy
  • body glow
  • facial shave
  • minimal makeup for photo and event looks

Products & treatments

  • B3 Beauty
  • Signature Brush Cleanser
  • All You Need brush set

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