The Australian College of Beauty Therapy’s Diploma of Fashion, Theatre & Media Makeup students hit the popular tourist beach; armed with sunblock, brushes, latex, adhesive…. & a few bottles of stage blood!  Council & surf life savers forewarned & at the ready, the girls & their models trekked from as far as Toodyay, Rockingham & Roleystone to Perth’s best-known beach with the sole plan of doing some gore-some makeup & having fun in the process!

Heads turned & questions were asked,  the students assayed the public’s fears & let them know it was all makeup.  A couple of friendly boarders were willing to join in one makeup shoot & pose as the rescuers (left), all the while yelling, “Help!  Life guards!  Shark!”  & waving their arms.

The Diploma girls proved that no one was safe from shark bites when they didn’t stay between the flags; victims ranged from a 6 year old boy, through to adults in their mid twenties – even a washed up mermaid.

Working covered by shirts, hats & numerous reapplications of sunblock, they remained working under the shade of the gazebos until each makeup was complete but for the final, location reliant, touches.  Preventing burn & staying hydrated was forefront in everyone’s mind.

After a hearty barbecue lunch, complete with a variety of salads, the girls packed up, cleaned up & headed home, their presence at the beach no more than memory & captured photographs.

Thank you very much to the Rangers & to the Surf Lifesavers at Scarborough for making the day possible!

To view the full set of photographs, click here or the class (photo above) to be taken to the gallery album.

Evening Stars

Erin will be doing make up, however you will need to bring your own (& come with your foundation already applied if you can).

The shoot will be happening outdoors, so it would be a good idea to wear something beneath your outfits such as bathers that you don’t mind being seen. I will be bringing a large sheet to hold around you during changes, though the under outfits are a great precaution & addition to this.

The location will be advised on RSVP. I’d like to keep this as participants only.

I can be contacted on draganin@dragancaor.net

This is a ladies only shoot.

You will need:

1. pre applied foundation if possible.

2. your make up kit, colours, applicators, brushes etc
Please bring your foundation with you as well, in case of the need for touchups during the shoot.

3. 2-4 outfits

4. a few pairs of shoes – these are one of the main focuses of the shoot, they don’t need to be brand new; beaten up & loved to death are fantastic!

5. an under-outfit for quick, un-embarrassing changes.

6. Water! It’s summer & it’s outside. Even though it’s evening, it is likely to still be warm & hydration is an absolute must!

7. Dinner. There is a BBQ right by where we are setting up, which is perfect for dinnertime! Bring something to throw on for dinner.

8. a smile!

I’m looking for as much variety as possible; bring your favourites, be yourselves!
The atmosphere will be relaxed & the shoot should be lots of fun!
xx