Recommended Vendors For Your Photoshoot

Trusted Beauty & Prep Vendors for Your Photoshoot

A photoshoot isn’t just about the time we spend together, it’s about how you arrive.

When you feel prepared, cared for, and confident, it shows in every image. Over the years, I’ve worked alongside an incredible community of beauty, grooming, and wellness professionals who consistently help my clients feel their absolute best before stepping in front of my camera.

This page exists as a central resource you can return to anytime. Instead of listing vendors on every individual guide, I keep them all here, updated, organized, and easy to reference as you plan your session.

There is never an expectation to book from this list. These are simply trusted options if you want support beyond styling.

How to Use This List

Think of this as a menu, not a checklist.

Some clients book hair and makeup. Some come freshly waxed or sugared. Some show up exactly as they are, and that’s perfect too.

If you do want to treat yourself, these vendors are people I trust, have worked alongside, or know have strong reputations for client care, professionalism, and results.

You’re welcome to mix and match, book elsewhere, or do nothing at all.

Hair Stylists

Whether you’re looking for soft waves, polished volume, or something completely natural, these stylists understand how hair photographs, not just how it looks in the mirror.

Hair to Please You  (Vernon)

Syndel the Stylist  (Vernon)

Nina Lorraine Hairdressing  (Vernon)

Lindsay Jay | She Does Hair (Kelowna)

Krista Swaby Hair (Kelowna)

Billie-Jean McDonald - Salt Salon Co (Kelowna)

Barbershop:

Gentlemen's Shop and Shave Parlour (Vernon)

Ash & Oak (Vernon)

Straight 8 Barbers (Vernon)

Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop (Kelowna)

Man Made Barbershop (Kelowna)

Krspy Barbershop (Kelowna)

Makeup Artists

Makeup for photos is about balance. The artists listed here know how to enhance features without overpowering them, and how to adapt looks for boudoir, branding, family, and maternity sessions.

Brittany Martiniuk Makeup Artistry  OFFERS 10% OFF MAKEUP FOR MY CLIENTS!  (Vernon)

Miss MacK Clean Cosmetics (Salmon Arm)

Makeup by Hafsa (West Kelowna)

Jenny McKinney- Makeup Artist (Kelowna)

Top Notch Art of Makeup (Kelowna)

Beyond Beauty By Pri (Kelowna)

Waxing, Sugaring & Hair Removal

Totally optional, always personal, but available if it helps you feel more comfortable and confident in your body before your session.

Maela's Esthetics  (Vernon)

Silk Body Sugaring  (Kelowna)

Smooth Effects Laser Hair Removal  (Kelowna)

Very Best Me Esthetics  (Kelowna)

Esthetics, Skin & Prep Services

From skin prep to subtle enhancements, these professionals focus on care-forward services that support natural-looking results on camera.

Nude Salon + Style Bar  (Kelowna)

Orah Spa + Salon  (Kelowna)

Crimson Hair Salon  (Kelowna)

North Okanagan Skin & Laser  (Vernon)

AlyssaWiens PMU & Aesthetics  (Vernon)

Just For You Spa And Salon  (Vernon)

Nails & Tanning

If you choose to tan or do your nails, subtle and natural tends to photograph best. These vendors are known for clean work and client education, especially important if this isn’t something you do regularly.

UNI Nails & Spa (Kelowna)

VN Organic Spa & Nails (Kelowna)

A Quick Note on Awards & Recognition

Some of the vendors listed here are recent winners or top finalists in local Best Of awards. While awards aren’t everything, they do reflect strong client trust and community reputation, which matters when you’re choosing someone to care for you before a vulnerable or meaningful experience.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to do more to be worthy of beautiful photos. You don’t need to “fix” yourself before your session. And you don’t need to book a single service on this page.

This list simply exists to support you, if and when you want it.

If you ever have questions about what’s worth doing for your specific session, I’m always happy to guide you.

You show up as you are.

We’ll create something powerful from there. 💛