Mary Calandro Makeup Studio

About

I started my career within the direct marketing environment in the skincare and makeup industry. I structured and delivered training programs for self-development to technical skills such as product application and customer relations. I am an industry professional with over 20 years experience. I am also an accredited makeup artist with a wealth of experience and qualifications behind me.

My diverse portfolio includes; television, film, stage, fashion parades/catwalks, publications, colour and black & white photography, weddings, special occasions, formals, retail, eyelash extensions. I also conduct personalised one-on-one tuition and group workshops where I educate in the proper use of cosmetics, correct makeup techniques, application and customising your look to the latest fashion trends.

My clientele consists of models, musicians, corporate and private clients. Photographers, advertising agencies, television networks, modelling agencies and production companies also use my services. I have freelanced for various cosmetic houses to the likes of Guerlain, Makeup Forever, Laura Mercier, Bloom, L�Oreal, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Napoleon to name a few. I have also worked on various short films, TV commercials and feature film.

My fashion and editorial work has also appeared in many local and interstate magazines such as Sports Illustrated, The Brides Diary, The Adelaide Wedding Pages, Womans Day, The Australian Womans Weekly, New Idea, and The Advertiser Sunday Mail. I have also been involved in many events such as Goldwell Hair and Beauty Shows, Keune Australia Photo Shoot, David Jones Australian Designer Fashion Parades, City Musters Concert, Opening Ceremony to The World Police and Fire Games as well as providing my services to the Adelaide leg of the 2008 Andre Rieu Tour in Adelaide.

I have won The Australian Bridal Industry Awards for Excellence and have also been a finalist twice.

Finalist Makeup Artist of the Year � Australian Beauty Industry Awards 2012

Retail Specialist of the Year 2012 � Fragrance & Beauty

SA Hair & Beauty State Competitions for 2010 and 2012 where I have won awards in Bridal and Runway Makeup Design.