I’m Elle, a makeup artist based in Bristol and this month I’m doing a blog takeover for Kristy!  I’ve been working in the Wedding Industry for over 10 years now and in that time I’ve helped a lot of people get ready for the big day!

I started off in graphic design and decided to retrain once I moved to Bristol from my hometown in Cornwall. I immediately started assisting on shows in London and Bristol and eventually built up a client base whilst also working for MAC Cosmetics. Eventually I took the leap into self employment and have never looked back!

My work is very varied, as well as around 70-80 weddings a year I also enjoy doing photoshoots, commercial work, have private clients and teach private makeup lessons.

I must admit working with a wedding client is the most rewarding part of my job, I love to make people feel good about themselves and it’s such a happy and joyful day to be a part of, I feel very lucky to witness some beautiful moments, laughter and tears (of joy)!

Each wedding is unique and I treat the bride as such. I usually meet the bride and sometimes bridesmaids/mums before the day at a wedding trial. At a trial I’m often shown pictures of the dress, the hair, flowers, accessories etc – also sometimes pictures of makeup for inspiration. There is no ‘generic’ bridal look but after chatting it all through we craft a look together to make sure it will be perfect on the day and all the bride has to do then is sit back and feel pampered.
I think it’s a very relaxing element to the wedding prep in the morning. I’m often told I keep the bride calm with my laid back personality so that’s a bonus too for stressed brides-to-be!

Have a look at my website for lot’s of real life bridal images as well as some more stylised bridal shoots alongside my more creative and commercial work:  www.ellehitchens.co.uk

The above images were shot by me (Kristy Field) at the Bath Wedding of Gemma & Kenny.  I offer classic and elegant Wedding Photography in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas.  To see more of my work you can browse my Wedding Portfolio or take a look at my Blog.