I'm so glad to have had Samantha provide wedding day makeup services for me and two wedding guests. She is highly skilled with different kinds of makeup application techniques, very responsive in communications, detail-oriented, efficient with time, and listened carefully to preferences and feedback. She even spent time to propose a detailed schedule to accommodate the limited availability of the hair stylist I chose. Her sweet, positive demeanor made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed during the hectic morning we had to get ready for the wedding. She took a print-out of notes from my makeup trial and referred to them to ensure that every detail we had discussed was incorporated. The makeup looked incredible and lasted throughout the night. I can't thank you enough, Samantha, for helping me feel beautiful inside and out on such a special day. read more

Sam is absolutely the best! She came highly recommended from our wedding photographer and upon looking at her website, I reached out immediately. Sam has clear and quick communication. She understood the make-up vibe I was going for (dewy, glowing and beautiful clean skin) and we immediately clicked. She's so easy to talk to and get along with. While I don't really know what I'm doing make-up wise day to day, Sam took the time to explain each step to me and helped me understand how the colors will with my skin and on my wedding day. I only wish I had more opportunities to work with her! Sam is incredibly talented, I can't say enough good things about her work! read more

I cannot say enough about Sam and her amazing talent. I highly recommend her for your wedding day or ANY event! I wish she could do my makeup every day. Not only is Sam the sweetest gal I ever met, she's extremely communicative, accommodating, friendly, dedicated, and caring. She takes pride in her work and she goes above and beyond to make her clients feel absolutely gorgeous! Sam is extremely professional and knowledgeable in her field. She uses high quality makeup products and is able to work with a variety of different skin types, eye shapes, colorations, (etc.) Sam can glamorize any face! Sam not only did my bridal makeup on my wedding day, but flawlessly beautified four other ladies with time to spare. We all looked stunning and had a blast getting ready with her. No stress - only laughs! I couldn't imagine our special day without Sam. Her warm personality and makeup skills are simply unbeatable! read more

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Samantha is amazing! She made me and my bridesmaids look gorgeous. I have rosacea on my nose and cheeks and she made my skin tone look even. I felt extremely comfortable and chit chatted the whole time. It was like hanging out with a friend! I was going for a 50's glam look and the make up was beyond perfect! She also did my 3 bridesmaids and my mom's make up! All my girls loved her and felt completely comfortable. I definitely recommend her for all your make up needs! read more

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If you a reading this and deciding if Samantha is the make up artist for you, she is. She is not only talented but the sweetest to work with! I found her online when searching for a MUA , 9 months before my elopement. Due to living far away I didn't have the opportunity to do a makeup trial run but with her responsive and detailed communication she made me feel comfortable. On the day of wedding, Samantha was able to achieve my dream make up look. I would confidently recommend her to anyone who wants a flawless bridal look. Thank you so much for making my day so special! read more

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I had Samantha do my makeup for my wedding, and I was very satisfied. She gave plenty of time for my makeup to be done exactly to my satisfaction, as well as left time in between each bridesmaid in case there were emergencies in between. I didn't feel rushed on my wedding day, and was able to relax while she applied my makeup. During the trial, we talked about what I liked, and she wrote down each color we used so she could do it the exact same way on my wedding day. She also had me send her pictures of what I wanted prior so she had colors prepared ahead of time. I struggle with acne, and Samantha covered my blemishes flawlessly so that I could feel beautiful on my wedding day. My pictures came out great and my makeup stayed on the whole night! I even used her again for 2 more weddings where I was a bridesmaid, and she didn't let down! Her prices are very reasonable. Thank you Samantha! read more

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I really wish Sam could do my makeup everyday! I could not possibly say enough amazing things about her! She is so friendly, and was flexible with me when I had wanted to change little details about my makeup the day of my wedding. All of my bridesmaids felt so flawless the day of my wedding, including some of my girls who wear little to no makeup on a daily basis. She knew so much about how to prep the skin for makeup for any skin type, and created individual looks for each bridesmaid. I had such a fun time getting ready with Sam on my big day, and I hope to use her again in the near future. Highly recommend!! read more

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I'm so happy I booked Sam for a makeup trial and my wedding day makeup! I was looking for someone who specialized in a natural makeup look and that is exactly what Sam does best. You can tell from her portfolio of work, she is a master at beautifying her clients and bringing out their best facial features. She also responds to messages promptly, listens to your feedback, and is a pure joy to work with. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day last month and my makeup lasted, even in 100 degree weather. Sam also did a stunning job on my mother, mother-in-law, and my Maid of Honor. My Maid of Honor loved her makeup look so much, she hired Sam for her own wedding next year! I highly recommend you contact Sam for your wedding or any special event; you'll be glad you did! read more

Makeup by Samantha Keefauver - June 2017 bride - Makeup Artists Near Me

Sam is amazing!!! She is punctual, sanitary, friendly, and does amazing makeup. She made all my bridesmaids, my mother, and myself stunning on the day of my wedding. I absolutely love her! She is such an amazing artist and so sweet, she is such a joy to be around. I will defiantly request Sam's makeup service for the future!! Maybe my one year anniversary or another photo shoot with my husband. Check her page for before and after pictures. read more

I couldn't not have been happier that I hired Sam to do my makeup for my wedding. As many others have mentioned, she is the exact person that you want to have around you on your wedding day: calming, kind, and enthusiastic. Of course, she is also an expert at her craft, and I loved how my makeup turned out. She listened really well to what I wanted, and I have never felt prettier. Highly, highly recommend Sam! read more

Samantha is highly recommended!! She's both incredibly talented and a pleasure to work with!! If these aren't the top two characteristics of a dream MUA on your wedding day I don't know what is! Thank you Samantha for your joy and enthusiasm, your willingness to go that extra mile and your incredible dedication to your craft and clients. It shows across the board in your work and your connections of which I'm superbly grateful to be one of. Love working with you! read more

I can't say enough about how glad I am to have found and met Samantha. She is as wonderful a person as she is talented and she does so much more for her brides than just provide makeup services. Sam stayed in constant contact with me throughout the planning process, she sends the best emails, and when the big day came she totally captured the natural bridal glam look I was going for. I was a very nervous bride, I don't particularly like being the center of attention, but with Samantha's help I started my wedding day feeling calm, confident, and beautiful! read more

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Although Samantha was not available when I had a photo shoot, she took the time to offer several recommendations which I really appreciated. I hope to work with her in the future. read more

Sam taught a makeup class I attended. I learned so much and now feel more confident to do makeup on my own. She also has done makeup for sessions and weddings I have shot and she truly is a talented artist. She blows me away each time! read more

Your girl. RIGHT HERE. Stop looking, stop hunting. Samantha is going to jazz you up to look so fresh and so bomb for your event. As a wedding coordinator, I've crossed many makeup artists. We worked together on 2 weddings and the brides were blushing with giggles on how overly amazed they looked. Not to mention, at one point, I had to snap myself outta it b/c even I was totally hypnotized by her talent! Samantha is downright sugary sweet, professional, prompt and bubbly--all of those elements are mandatory on the day-of/morning-of! She is already one of my preferred vendors, for I'd want all my clients to feel their best and feel like they gained an awesome homegirl at the end of it all. You won't regret having her as part of your A-Team! read more

Samantha is talented, her photos can tell you that..but they don't tell you that she is exactly the person you want around you when you are anxious about a big event, whether you are the bride, mother of the bride, having photos done for a special time in life...Sam is calming and an excellent listener. Her energy is very grounded and she is so, so sweet. She takes her artwork seriously and is very accommodating. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat. Oh! And she's affordable. Have you seen some of the outlandish prices that other makeup artists in the area charge?! read more

5 stars is not enough to praise this amazingly talented woman! Samantha is a vendor that I refer for my brides (I am a wedding planner) for makeup regularly, but it wasn't until I got to experience her pampering first hand for my maternity photos that I really fell in love with her and her work. Not only did she make me feel SO comfortable, she has such a calming and kind demeanor. I loved chatting with her throughout the makeup process, and when she did the final reveal, I was in complete AWE of how she was able to make me feel so beautiful. I was so in love with the look she created for me, and it stayed put for HOURS. I honestly can say I have never felt more beautiful, and I wouldn't have wanted any other makeup artist to be the one to do it for me. I can't say enough good things about Sam. I promise you you won't want to look anywhere else for your makeup needs, no matter what the occasion. She is simply the best of the best! Thank you for all you do Samantha! read more

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Sam is worth every penny! She's exceptional at her job. She was early and therefore set up on time. She brought everything including a wonderfully lighted mirror. She listened and did our makeup better than we imagined. She made easy conversation and remained calm and flexible in the midst of a bride, MOB, and 7 bridesmaids. She was genuinely complimentary and humble. She mature and responsible. She is kind and generous with her time. She made sure every detail was perfect and our makeup lasted beautifully for 15+ hours of mist, rain, hugs, eating, and sweaty dancing. I would hire her again in a minute! read more

Sam is absolutely incredible!! I cannot say enough great things about her and her work. She's extremely talented, creative and patient. She was such a great partner to work with throughout my wedding process and made everything so easy! I did my trial a few days before my wedding and she really took the time to show me several looks and ensure we landed on something I was comfortable with. On the day of, she went above and beyond to make me feel special!!! I loved having her right by my side throughout all of my photos- it was such a relief to have her do touch ups. I could not be happier with her work- she's truly a gem. My bridesmaids and family were all SO happy with her work. She's amazing!! I highly recommend. read more

I am the mother of the bride and I hosted the bridal party to have hair and makeup done at the airbnb we rented. We had to start at 8 am due to our schedule and I had to get my makeup done first! Luckily I had met Samantha before when my daughter and I did our trial so I already knew how sweet she was and that she would do a great job. She and her assistant set up quickly and easily and made a nice comfortable spot to sit in. I was nervous about the day and about how my eye makeup would stay put from such an early hour. I also was a little unsure about what I wanted but Samantha knew just what would work best. I looked beautiful yet natural! I had not worn false eyelashes before and she made sure I was totally comfortable with them plus even taught me what to do if I cried! Well I did cry and I was outside in the sun and the wind and even after dancing and hugging and eating and drinking, my makeup was just as perfect at midnight as it was at 8 am!! I live in NJ but I would fly Samantha here to do my makeup if I could!! read more

Thank you Samantha for your magic hands to made me look stunning on my wedding day. Samantha is very tallented MUA, full of inspirations, she has very kind heart and always give support for bride to be. She's working with her heart and very passionate.. I'm so glad to know Sam more than just my MUA, we sharing about tips for make up and other stuff too. Once again thank you so much Samantha.. read more

Samantha, THANK YOU so much for making my wedding day so special. Samantha was punctual with her time, aware of my needs and the needs of my bridesmaids, her response time on emails and text was very quick and I truly appreciated that, her make up technique is the best I have ever experienced, the product she used was excellent and my make up stayed on all day and night, the eye lashes were honestly perfect, she used eyeshadow that really helped my blue eyes stand out, her ability to communicate with me and offer such amazing service is truly a blessing. She is so gifted and I would recommend her to anyone. See my wedding was particularly interesting, I had six bridesmaids and myself that were scheduled for makeup and the wedding started at 11 which meant that we had to start doing makeup at 4 a.m. Samantha did a magnificent job with organizing and putting together the times to make sure that everybody was done by 9:30 so we could head to the venue for pictures. All of my bridesmaids were so pleased and I'm so grateful to have found such an amazing makeup artist. read more

I highly recommend Samantha for your wedding makeup! She was so amazing to work with and made me feel completely relaxed and beautiful on my wedding day! She's very professional and on top of things with discussing your look for your wedding day. She also makes a point of meeting with brides ahead of time to test your makeup so you know what you'll look like the day of! I can't say enough good things about Sam!! She's done my makeup for two weddings now (bridesmaid and just recently bride) and I was very happy both times! Thanks Sam! read more

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I cannot say it enough about how happy I was to have Sam do my makeup on my wedding day! Sam is one of the nicest people you will meet, and she is ultra-talented at enhancing natural beauty. I love Sam's natural makeup style and she made me and all my bridesmaids feel gorgeous. The other thing that makes Sam so great is her professionalism. She is a breeze to work with and got back to all my emails and texts very quickly. She will help you brainstorm your wedding style, and for someone like me who had never had their makeup done before, she made me feel so comfortable. Bottom line: Sam is wonderful. Don't even think twice, book her now!! read more

I was in awe of Samantha the whole time I was in her chair! I am a wedding photographer and needed to update my headshots badly! I had watched Sam on Instagram for months as she posted her work at weddings and decided two things- I HAD to meet her in person and HAD to have her do my makeup! I love the idea of being able to give a bride a personal review of a makeup artist, and what better way than to experience it all first hand. She took the time to get to know me, what I was looking for, and made me feel at home in her studio. I never felt rushed, and she nailed the look I had asked for! She even asked me to check my makeup and asked if anything needed to be changed. I was a little unsure of the lip color as I don't often wear lipstick, and she was more than happy to switch it to something I was in love with! I would HIGHLY recommend her to any woman who wants to enhance their beauty on their wedding day, or even for a family, engagement, or other photo session. I know a big reason I am so happy with my new headshots is because Sam helped my self confidence big time! Thank you Sam, I can't wait to work a wedding with you!! read more

Samantha is a true professional with excellent make-up prowess. I live in Washington DC but recently eloped in CA. I knew I wanted to find someone truly gifted to help me with my makeup, but I wasn't sure who to choose from 3,000 miles away. Fortunately, a Google search led me to Samantha, which was a godsend. She was exactly the person I wanted to help me get ready for my big day--she had my trust after our first exchange and was a true joy to work with ahead of the event. Samantha communicated often and early. She asked me to send pix of myself well ahead of the event, as well as any makeup looks that interested me. I am a redhead with sensitive skin, so I loved that I was able to raise my skin concerns with her in advance and feel reassured that the makeup wouldn't break me out (it didn't!). When I met her in person, I felt so relaxed with her. As others have mentioned, Samantha has this great way about her that allows you to relax, sit back, and trust the transformation process. She let me watch as she applied makeup and kept checking to ensure I was okay with everything, which I really appreciated. Samantha made me look gorgeous for my wedding and gave me some very helpful makeup tips while she worked. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat. My new husband couldn't stop raving about my eyes and how beautiful they looked! I wish I lived closer so she could give me a tutorial on how to replicate the look. Fabulous! And, the wedding pictures? I look like a million bucks. The makeup looked beautiful! read more

Samantha was an absolute pleasure to work with from beginning to end! Out of all of my wedding vendors, this was the easiest and quickest choice to make. Right off the bat, she was incredibly responsive and thorough with her communication - answered all of my questions, provided an organized and easy-to-understand list of services and prices, offered suggestions, and had such a genuinely warm hearted disposition. I did not realize how helpful it would be but, even in her emails, her tone of excitement and compassion was so great to have during the wedding planning process. Our trial went great, lots of fun, and after I had some time to reflect on it I had some adjustments I wanted to make and she accommodated them perfectly. I did not feel rushed, pressured, or unsatisfied with any of the experience. The morning of the wedding had me slightly stressed as we were running a little behind schedule but Samantha and her assistants kept a calm and flexible attitude and were great in cleaning their things up quickly in time for us to all leave for photos. I would highly recommend!! 5 stars all around. :) read more

Samantha is the PERFECT makeup artist for any bride. I typically don't like getting my make up done because I am one that wears very little day-to-day, but she made me look so natural and flawless!! I did not feel over-done and didn't feel like it was caked on at all!!! She truly listens to what you want and really cares about making sure you love it- she is willing to adjust anything at any time. I got so many compliments on my makeup on the day of and even to this day several months later from anyone looking at pictures! She also is such a pleasure to work with and such a sweetheart. Highly recommend!! read more

Samantha did the makeup for my wedding back in June, and I could not have been happier! I had asked for a very natural look, and she nailed it. Even day of, when I asked her for slightly less makeup than what she had done in the trial, she adjusted beautifully and made me look like the glowing bride I was! The makeup stayed put all day, despite the 100 degree heat it endured. Lastly, Samantha was a joy to work with. She was so sweet and made the whole getting-ready process enjoyable. I can't thank her enough for her amazing work! read more

Sam was absolutely amazing! Not only was she there before I was but she was so welcoming and sweet! I showed her a picture for some makeup inspiration and she made me look even better than the picture! I would recommend Sam for her gentle and very sweet personality alone she makes you feel so very comfortable in your own skin. Her make up skills are by far the best I've ever seen and I'm so honored that I got to have her do my make up. If your looking for amazing makeup and someone who will make you feel comfortable all the way to the end, look no further. Sam is your girl! Thank you Sam for making me feel my absolute best for my only brothers wedding!! read more

Samantha did an AMAZING JOB with my makeup. I felt like a princess and she made me feel the most beautiful I have ever felt. She is very professional, personal, and sweet, everything a bride needs when getting ready for her big day. I can't thank her enough for all of the amazing details she paid attention to when she asked me what I wanted to look like, and she was totally willing to accept feedback and tweaking when we did a trial run. She even changed my lipstick last minute when I barely described what I wanted and it was MORE than perfect. I love her and will use her again for sure. Sam is the best there is, and that is a fact. She won't just be your makeup artist, she'll be the cherry on top of your wedding and become your next best friend. read more

Sam is the absolute best! Like many others, I simply cannot say enough positive, glowing things about Sam and her incredible makeup skills! She was such a joy to work with and was so positive and kind throughout our time working together - from the many months before the wedding up until the wedding day and beyond. She is extremely patient, flexible and responsive. Sam did an incredible job at my wedding! She not only did my bridal makeup but also did makeup for 8 other women spanning a wide age range (Sam even did my sassy grandma's makeup!). My in-laws are South Indian and they were concerned about finding someone who was experienced in doing makeup that would work with their complexion. Needless to say, Sam assuaged their worries and my mother- and sister-in-law absolutely loved their makeup! Everyone looked stunning and agreed that hiring Sam was one of the best decisions we made at the wedding. It was just so fun and enjoyable having her pamper us! Sam has such kind, calm and happy energy. I cannot describe how genuinely kind and sweet she is. Sam also has the skills to cater to each individual's makeup preference and helped each person find the look they wanted. As someone who typically wears no makeup at all, I was worried about looking unrecognizable or the makeup appearing too heavy. This was not an issue thanks to Sam! The makeup was very natural-looking. When I first started wedding planning, I questioned the need to hire a makeup artist at all. I found Sam through a co-worker and boy am I glad I did! It was completely and utterly worth it. I would one thousand percent recommend working with Sam and anyone who gets to do so is truly lucky. Thank you, Sam! read more

Samantha was great to work with! From my trial to our wedding day I felt so comfortable with her and supported. My make-up was AMAZING, I showed her a few pictures and she brought my dream to life. When she asked for feedback I knew I would not offend her if I wanted anything changed (which I didn't!). On our wedding day she and her assistant fit right in with my group of girls and it was a blast. I am so glad I went with Samantha, I couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

Samantha is absolutely fantastic to work with and one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Her makeup is stunning. All of the women in my wedding party asked for very different looks and every single one raved about how much they loved their makeup. She is capable of creating whatever look you can dream up. I felt so beautiful on my wedding day and my makeup lasted all day and night through lots of laughs and tears. Not only is she unbelievably talented, but she is extremely professional and goes above and beyond to help make your wedding day special. She responded to my emails very quickly, gave me great recommendations for other vendors, and was such a joy to work with on my wedding day. You will not be disappointed if you book Sam. read more

Wow! I just had my maternity shoot. I had a fantastic photographer, a horrible florist and an amazing makeup and hair artist! Sam is truly a gem. She takes her time and doesn't rush. She is fun, sweet and a great communicator. She captured my vision perfectly and incorporated my suggestions easily. Ive never felt more beautiful and my pictures turned out fabulous because of it. I felt like a starlet. She also did a beautiful job on my hair which isn't even her specialty! I feel lucky to have met her :) read more

Samantha was one of the best vendors of my wedding and I highly recommend her to all future brides! I was looking for a soft glam look that still looked natural and Samantha made me feel so beautiful during my engagement shoot and wedding. Two aspects really made Samantha a standout from other vendors: 1) she was very organized and responsive to my questions over email and in-person (which shouldn't be taken for granted in the wedding industry!), and took detailed notes for the big day during our trial. She really made me feel at ease and established a lot of trust that she would ensure that the makeup for the wedding day would go smoothly. 2) she does an amazing job tailoring her makeup application to different features and skin tones. Samantha did a wonderful job on not only my makeup but also my family's and bridesmaids' makeup. She took her time and never felt rushed to make sure everyone looked their best. To top it off, Samantha has the sweetest personality and it was so fun to spend time chatting with her while she did our makeup! read more

Sam is an amazing makeup artist and I'm so glad that she was able to do my makeup for my wedding along with my bridesmaids! From my first initial contact with Sam, she was professional, personable and easy to work with. I had my makeup trial with Sam a few months before the wedding, and she spent a lot of time getting to know me as well as understanding what kind of natural style I wanted for the day of the wedding. She provided excellent recommendations on what worked well for my face and was always asking for feedback of what I liked most. After the makeup trial, I knew I had made the right choice of choosing Sam! On the day of the wedding, she showed up early to the hotel with a lot of positive energy and ready to beautify me and my bridesmaids! She was super talented and made everyone in the room feel comfortable and at ease. Throughout the wedding and until the end of the day, my makeup stayed perfect (it was also a heat wave on the day of). Sam is talented and amazing at what she does - I would highly recommend her! read more

I am so honored to be able to write a review for Samantha Keefauver and share about how beautiful she made me feel as a bride on my wedding day! Samantha was so kind over email when arranging details, was timely and organized on the wedding day, and was so mindful to check in on how I was doing and to confirm that I approved of her work. I especially appreciated that Samantha stayed calm when my hairstylist was running late as it meant Samantha had to do my makeup while my hair was being done simultaneously which is NOT easy to do! Try putting on eye liner when someone's head is moving! But she did not get flustered or upset and kept me calm. Samantha also has a beautiful makeup studio in her home and makes you feel very comfortable during the trial. It is evident that Samantha wants each bride to feel gorgeous on their special day and she studied the photos I had sent her as examples to make sure she captured the exact look I wanted. I give my full recommendation to Samantha and would highly recommended her to anyone looking for a great makeup artist for any occasion! read more