First TV Commercials Tuesday, Nov 10 2009 

Yay!  After much blood, sweat, and tears I am pleased to announce that my tv commercials – ads where I have done hair and makeup have “officially” aired.

The job was with Sockeye Productions and the client was Albertina Kerr.

The director was the awesome James Westby and I was so excited to finally get the chance to with such an amazing director.  Check out the footage!!!

Albertina Kerr spot 1: TECHNIQUES
Albertina Kerr, spot 1 – Makeup and hair by Terri Lodge of Blush Premier Makeup Artists, Portland OR

Albertina Kerr spot 2: SECRETS
Albertina Kerr, spot 2 – Makeup and hair by Terri Lodge of Blush Premier Makeup Artists, Portland OR

More clips to come… :)

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Beauty by Terri – Terri Lodge, Portland OR, Beauty, Fashion, Special Occasion Makeup, and TV/Film

Head shots and not so good models Monday, Apr 20 2009 

I have been doing tons of headshots the last few weeks and have been enjoying the process. I worked with a photographer friend of mine, Pete Springer, a few weeks ago and we were both excited to work with this model from Mode. She’s african american which delighted me since I desperately need women of color in my book.

Since she was from Mode, I expected her to walk in and deliver her “A Game” meaning some stellar modeling. Not so much…. Even though we changed hair and makeup repeatedly, we basically got one look for the whole day. I was so disappointed to say the least…

Here’s the best photo of the day!

photo by Pete Springer

photo by Pete Springer

Terri Lodge, Makeup Artist, light Hair Styling, Portland OR, West Coast
Beauty by Terri

The New Wave of Photoshop…. Monday, Mar 30 2009 

So one of the photographers I work with, Pete Springer, showed me a new photo editing program he has. You select an image and you mark the main features and then the program basically uses an algorithm and changes to the face to meet society’s conception of “beauty.” I was amazed when I saw it in action and promptly sent over my picture to be analyzed.

The program didn’t make too many changes… it basically spaced my eyes a little further apart and gave me a more rounded chin. I didn’t notice much change in my nose which is my least favorite feature I might add. I was pleased it didn’t touch my lips or my eye shape. :) It did, however, get a little crazy on the skin smoothing.

Check out the pics…

This is "before"

This is "before"

This is "after"

This is "after"

Apparently, another program is soon to follow that will do the same thing with the body. We will all then be able to have longer, thinner legs and bigger breasts… all with just a click.

I’m not sure what I think of it to be honest… a little eerie. Isn’t it our individuality, our unique features, what makes us beautiful? Are we really all supposed to look “perfect” like dolls? I don’t think so…

~Terri
Terri Lodge, Makeup Artist Portland OR, Los Angeles CA, West Coast
Terri Lodge, Makeup Artistry, Portland, OR

New Posts for Blush Premier Thursday, Mar 26 2009 

Please check out our site…. it’s brand new and improved!!! :)

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New Representation!!!! Blush Premier to be repped by OMM! Thursday, Mar 26 2009 

Drum roll please….

Blush Premier Makeup Artists, Terri Lodge are proud to announce that they are now being represented by Options Model Management.

Here is the new agency headshot…

This is a BIG and EXCITING change for us and we are thrilled to be one of the four makeup artists chosen out of all of Portland. Its an honor!!!

Keep an eye out for some new and exciting projects that are in the works!!!

Terri Lodge, Blush Premier, Beauty by Terri, Portland, OR

Blush Premier Makeup Artists gets a brand new “Makeover!!” :) Tuesday, Mar 24 2009 

Wow… It has been a long time since I have updated this blog. I get so busy…being busy…that this is forgotten. I have vowed to update this at least once a week now. ;)

I’m so incredibly excited to announce that Blush Premier Makeup Artists has gotten a brand new “makeover”. A new web site, with a new look, and a new feel. Its simply lovely!!

Please feel free to check it out and let me know your feedback! :)

Blush Premier Makeup Artists

I have also included Blush’s sister site… Beauty by Terri for your viewing pleasure. ;)

Beauty by Terri

Again, thank you so much to everyone who has supported me personally and Blush these last 3 years. Your support, encouragement, and cheering has meant the world to me. :)

Terri Lodge, Beauty and Fashion Makeup, Portland, OR, Los Angeles, CA

A Brand new Blush!!! Tuesday, Oct 21 2008 

HI Everyone

It has been a long time since my last post on here…I have been so busy.  I have made a lot of changes to Blush Premier Makeup Artists in the last 6 months.  Specifically, the biggest change is that I assumed sole proprietorship of the company and have since added on a team of brilliantly talented artists and hair stylists.  They are each amazing people and incredibly gifted in their fields.  I feel honored to have them aboard.

I have also been blessed enough to meet up with some very talented photographers from the LA area who have decided to mentor me and help bring my skills and abilities to a whole new level.  I am so lucky to have their input in my life and in my profession.

Let me introduce you to my new team….

Arienne White (first photo) is an amazing makeup artist and hair stylist, Julie Ruckman (2nd photo) is a gifted hair stylist, Sunny Fire is wonderful mua, and Nanette Marx (4th image) is new to the makeup side but has been doing incredible hair for years.

Terri Lodge – Blush Premier Makeup Artists, Portland OR, Beauty, Fashion and Special Occasion Makeup

Test shoots Thursday, May 31 2007 

I did a test shoot last month with a new photographer and I finally received the images today. I will often do a test shoot for TFP (trade for print) with a new photographer so that we can “try each other out.” Sometimes it turns out fabulously and I’m thrilled, other times, I get the images back and (sigh) I’m just sad. There has even been the occasion where the photography was so bad that I couldn’t use a single image. Luckily, this time that was not the case.

Overall, a majority of these images turned out well. The photographer is just starting out, kind of getting his legs so to speak. The model is a sweet girl who dabbles in modeling for fun. She was really nice and easy to work with. She was also very petite…5 foot 2 to be exact which is tiny in the modeling world.

We met on the river in downtown Portland and I brought my new kit…in a shoulder bag. That would have been fine if we had done makeup in one location. What I didn’t realize is that we were going to walk along the majority of the river and back for our shoot. I think we were all worn from packing our/my stuff!

Here are some of the better pics:
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I did both makeup and hair which is a nice change. I’m not so confident in my ability to do hair so this was a good chance to practice and play. All I had with me was some clips and hairspray. Not bad if I do say so myself. :)

The photographer, Chris from Intelligent Designs, loves to play with angles. I really like some of his ideas but I didn’t care for a few of these pics. The concept was cool but I don’t think they ended up showing the best of the model or of the photographer.

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Overall, I’m pleased with this shoot and with my images. Anything that expands my portfolio and stretches me to be a better artist is what I’m going for.

~Terri
Terri Lodge – Blush Premier Makeup Artists, West Coast, Portfolio

Shopping & Makeup…??? A marriage made in heaven! Wednesday, Jan 31 2007 

I had a very fun Monday.   A former client hired me to go shopping with her for makeup.  Her name is Summer Virshup and she is a singer/songwriter/painter. I did her makeup a few weeks ago with Pete Springer at a studio. Here’s a sample of the day.

 Summer and her paintings

in pink

Overall, the shoot went fine.  I think the singer had a different idea of how she wanted it to look so I didn’t get many funky poses or anything. Her makeup was really simple as she doesn’t wear any normally.  I think she looked really nice when all was said and done and she seemed pleased with it.

 So, we went shopping together and we picked up the full deal for her:  good foundation, powder, and concealer as well as the famous touche eclat (it’s an awesome face brightener!), some shadows, liners, blushes, and some fun stuff.  I think she might have been a little overwhelmed when we were done but I was confident that she got good stuff and not too much.  Also, she picked up an eye cream.  Honestly, I don’t know how women live without wearing an eye cream!  It makes all the difference in the skin around the eyes.  Anyway….enough of the diatribe.  Here’s a close up of her.  She’s really cute and her music has a distinct sound. You can find her on myspace under “singersummer”.121476593-m-1.jpg

-Terri

Terri Lodge and Amy Gillespie – Blush Premier Makeup Artists, Portland OR, Fashion, Bridal, Editorial, and Special Occasion

Hello world! Monday, Jan 29 2007 

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Hi there!

Just a quick introduction tonight. We are Terri Lodge and Amy Gillespie of Blush Premier Makeup Artists.

I will post some pics of a current project tomorrow. Just wanted to say “hi” tonight.

Terri Lodge and Amy Gillespie – Blush Premier Makeup Artists, Portland OR, Fashion and Special Occasion Makeup