About the Artist
Amy Nicholas, founder of Amy Nicholas Makeup Artistry in the Capital Region of New York, is a highly skilled makeup artist with over 13 years of experience specializing in bridal and event makeup. She believes in the power of makeup to enhance confidence and elevate natural beauty.
Known for her refined technique and attention to detail, Amy ensures every bride and client experiences a seamless, elevated service from start to finish. Her artistry has built a loyal following and a trusted reputation in the beauty industry, enhancing life’s most special moments with elegance and care.
To extend her passion for artistry beyond the chair and into the hands of others, Amy founded The Bridal Series Co. in 2025. The brand offers luxury-crafted beauty essentials that reflect her passion for artistry, commitment to quality, and love for timeless beauty.
My mission is to deliver an elevated, personalized makeup experience designed to enhance natural beauty and ensure every client feels confident and comfortable.
Each service is carefully tailored with expertise, intention, and meticulous attention to detail.
With a strong focus on professionalism, consistency, and client care, I approach every appointment with intention and respect for each individual’s vision.
From preparation to final application, my goal is to create a seamless experience where clients feel heard, supported, and confident in the artistry provided.
SERVICES
Special Event Makeup
Whether you're attending a wedding, celebrating a special occasion, or preparing for a professional photoshoot, my special event makeup services are tailored to your personal style and the occasion. From soft, natural makeup to bold, and dramatic, I work with you to create a look that suits your preferences. Using professional, high-quality products, I focus on skin preparation and precise application to help your makeup last throughout your event while looking beautiful both in person and in photographs.
Bridal Makeup
My bridal makeup services are tailored to each bride’s personal style, whether you prefer a soft, natural look or more defined glam. My approach is to enhance your natural features while creating a look that feels comfortable, flattering, and true to you. Using professional, high-quality products and techniques suited to your skin type and tone, I create long-lasting makeup that looks beautiful in person and photographs well. From the initial consultation to your wedding day, I take the time to understand your preferences and work with you to create a look that complements your features and aligns with your vision.
Private Makeup Lesson
My private makeup lessons provide a personalized, one-on-one experience tailored to your individual needs, skill level, and makeup goals. I offer two lesson options so you can choose the one that best suits your learning style. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or someone hoping to refine your existing skills, my lessons are designed to meet you where you are.
Choose between a Watch & Learn lesson, where I demonstrate a complete makeup application on you while explaining each step, or a Hands-On lesson, where you'll practice applying makeup yourself with my guidance throughout the process.
Both lessons cover professional application techniques, product placement, blending, brush selection, and personalized product recommendations suited to your skin type and individual needs. Please inquire for pricing, additional details about each lesson, or to schedule your session.
The Glam + Portrait Package
Combine your professional makeup appointment with an outdoor portrait session in a beautiful, private setting for a convenient, all-in-one experience. Whether you're looking to capture maternity portraits, special moments with your children, personal branding images, or simply beautiful photos of yourself, this experience offers a convenient way to capture meaningful moments.
Sessions take place on the same property as your makeup appointment, with an additional scenic location available nearby. A selection of edited digital images is included, with the final quantity varying by session length. Portrait sessions are available exclusively to clients booking a makeup appointment and are offered in 30-minute and 60-minute sessions throughout the year. For pricing and additional details, please inquire directly.
TESTIMONIALS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I book a wedding with you?
Please begin by submitting the bridal inquiry questionnaire below. Once we’ve discussed your wedding details and confirmed availability, a signed bridal makeup contract and deposit are required to secure your date. Both must be received within one week of your initial inquiry. Otherwise, the date will be released and made available to other clients.
What areas do you travel to for bridal makeup?
I provide on-location bridal makeup services throughout New York’s Capital Region, within approximately a one-hour travel radius of my home beauty studio. Travel is limited to locations within this radius.
How many makeup applications can you accommodate?
For locations within a 30-minute travel radius, a minimum of 3 full-face makeup applications is required. For locations between 30 minutes and one hour away, a minimum of 4 full-face makeup applications is required, with a maximum of 4 clients total. For larger bridal parties, a second makeup artist must be arranged.
Is a bridal trial mandatory?
A bridal trial is not mandatory but is highly recommended. It allows us to discuss and preview your desired look in advance, ensuring your makeup vision is perfected before your wedding day.
How far in advance do you accept bookings?
Bookings open one year at a time, beginning on January 1 of each year. Wedding dates are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Do you offer airbrush makeup?
I specialize exclusively in traditional makeup application, which offers greater versatility in colors, finishes, and coverage. This allows me to customize each look to complement the individual client's features, preferences, and skin type.
INQUIRE
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