Only having had my makeup done 2 times in my entire life, choosing a makeup artist for my engagement pictures was something I was very nervous about. I spent hours researching, getting recommendations, and looking at pictures of different artists work. Erica came as a referral to me from a friend who is a well known professional hair and makeup artist in California. Erica did an amazing job at making me feel comfortable with the whole experience. Instead of just showing her a picture and seeing the final product when she was done, as my experience was with other in the past, Erica frequently stopped to show me what she had done so far and to ask if I wanted more/less, anything changed, etc. I got several compliments and was so pleased that I have decided to have her come do my hair and makeup for my wedding as well. She is nothing short of AMAZING.