Getting Ready For A Photo-Shoot And Watching My Little Sister 'Do Her Thang'

Why don't you come along with me and discover why Mim, my sister, 

is so good at what she does.

One of the many things (fitness instructor, personal trainer, social communications, 

dog training...to name but a few) that Mim is good at is 'make-up artistry'.

Last Saturday Ron and I had a 'photo shoot'. 

We were 'shooting' Mim's friend Nikki and her son, Reagan....outside.

But before that could happen, Nikki wanted Mim to 'do her thang'.

And that meant making her look 'perfect' for the camera!

Personally, I thought Nikki looked perfect already 

but I guess it's a 'girl thing' so Mim had Nikki sit down

and she started to do her magic.

It was a good opportunity for Ron and I to really see what Mim does at these sessions.

Plus, we had a chance to 'record' her work in progress.

I should have been paying more attention to what Mim was doing

so I could give a 'play by play' of what is being done.

But I will assume some of you know the steps already.

While the 'foundation' was being laid, I found Nikki's son, Reagan,

occupying his time with his massive car collection of which he knew

every one by make and model.

OK. Back to Nikki and Mim.

Gee, she is looking like a painting 

and I am beginning to appreciate what Mim has been doing for years.

She was so confident in what she was doing 

and this was reflected in Nikki relaxed demeanor.

I wonder how many people Mim has 'worked on' over the years?

I like how I caught the motion of the brush in this one

as Mim was applying her colours.

And speaking of colour! No holds barred because Mim 

brought along everything she may need....and more.

Once she got started I noticed that a contentment, of sorts, came over her.

She is very confident in what she is doing and it showed.

Things were moving right along as Mim and Nikki 

were sharing something I missed!

This was all something new to Ron, as he didn't have sisters

growing up. He had fun watching and snapping away 

throughout the session.

I have sisters......four to be exact. 

I remember watching my oldest one apply her make-up

before she went out on a date on Friday and Saturday nights.

I was fascinated by the whole procedure then....and now.

OK. This was taking longer than Lucy, the dog, and Reagan had bargained for!

They both decided that they had had enough and laid down.

Actually for a three year old he was very well-behaved and took the opportunity

to show Ron and I EVERYTHING that he owned!!

Back to the 'painting'......

I remember Mim saying that the eyes were very important

for the whole 'picture' and they were what she wanted

people to notice first. Or something like that.....

Mim's palette was starting to show its hues of varied tints and colours.

Meanwhile, Reagan was assembling his train set for us.....

and looked up for approval.

An 'artist' in motion......

These eyelashes were fascinating to see how they were measured 

and the applied to the eyelid with something that looked 

like white wood glue!!

A three year old can only take so much waiting around

so Reagan began to get ready for going outside for the 'shoot'.

Remember, it's the eyes that are important....as Mim puts on the

final touches to her masterpiece.

Speaking of eyes, Lucy has beautiful ones don't you think?

A little 'blush' will perk anyone up! Right Ron?!

Mim's leather 'tool belt'.....always wanted one of these.....

for tools of course silly!!

And lastly ....the lips.

An interesting name for make-up, I'd say.

One final touch-up with the liner.....

Lucy seemed to have been bored with the whole thing,

she was content to sit out in the sun.

Mim was excited to show us more colours 

that are used for different occasions.

And here are the artist and model very pleased with themselves.

And here is Reagan all ready with treats for us 

for the outdoors photo-shoot about to happen.

All in a day's work of a make-up artist!
See you Mim!