I’m a fashion makeup artist and hairstylist

Set of makeups 3 by Julia Yatel, fashion brands photographer and makeup artist

For over 10 years, I have been creating beautiful looks, makeup, and hairstyling.

My first professional makeup courses were a true gift for my new profession. I had the privilege of learning from the best teachers — artists who worked with top celebrities, glossy magazines, and led fashion photo shoots. Even then, I realized that fashion would become my new world.

Makeup is an art that is constantly evolving, with trends changing all the time. My day often begins with reviewing fashion magazines. I love staying on top of the latest trends. And even though I have a lot of experience, I continually study, take new courses from top stylists around the world — and yes, I constantly buy new cosmetics. It’s a kind of beautiful fanaticism. I truly love my profession!

Originally from Ukraine, I am now a Portugal-based fashion makeup artist, hairstylist, and photographer living in Lisbon — and working with clients worldwide.

After moving to Portugal in 2018, I experienced a revelation: while working as a makeup artist and hairstylist on fashion projects, I often preferred the behind-the-scenes shots I captured on my phone over the final images from the main photographers. No one could quite capture the styling and makeup the way I envisioned. So, I bought my first camera — and never looked back. Since then, I have launched my photography career, creating hundreds of fashion photo shoots, and magazine covers that proudly carry my name.

While I now work primarily as a professional photographer for brands and private clients in Lisbon and across Portugal, I sometimes take on multiple creative roles within my projects — from makeup to hairstyling — to ensure that every detail fully reflects my vision as a fashion photographer and a makeup artist.

6 reasons to choose me as your makeup artist and hairstylist

  • I work with clients from all over the world, with all types and tones of skin and hair
  • I create trendy, modern looks thanks to extensive experience and constant learning
  • I thoughtfully design each look based on a client’s natural features, temperament, event type, and location
  • My kit includes top products from the world’s best cosmetic brands
  • As a photographer myself, I know exactly how to create makeup that looks stunning in photos even without retouching — a quality that many photographers highly appreciate
  • I work closely with photographers and videographers on set, ensuring the quality of makeup and hairstyle so that every detail looks perfect in the frame

My clients

  • Private clients
  • Fashion and lifestyle brands (apparel, jewelry, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, and more)
  • Models, actresses, artistic people
  • Modeling, wedding, and event agencies

Types of makeup and hairstyles I create

  • Natural makeup with a focus on beautiful, radiant skin
  • Wedding looks
  • Evening looks
  • Photoshoot looks
  • Event looks

My makeup style includes:

  • Luxury and professional cosmetic brands: Tom Ford, Dior, Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, Huda Beauty, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, Fenty Beauty, Becca, MAQpro, Urban Tribe, Too Faced, Makeup Forever, Smashbox, The Balm, Benefit, Anastasia BH, and others
  • Natural makeup that looks flawless both in real life and in photos
  • Beautiful, luminous skin
  • Trendy shades with soft transitions
  • Freshness and natural beauty
  • A touch of tenderness and passion
  • Natural lip colors
  • Expressive, stylish eye makeup
  • Soft smoky eye effects

Most of the time, I work as a Lisbon photographer. But I love to travel and create in other locations around Portugal — Cascais, Sintra, Algarve (Faro, Albufeira, Lagos), Porto, Coimbra, and beyond — as well as across Europe and worldwide. As a trusted photographer in Portugal, I ensure each photoshoot reflects elegance and modern beauty.

I invite you to share my love of fashion. Whether you’re looking to hire a professional photographer, a makeup artist, or a hairstylist in Lisbon or across Portugal, whether you dream of a stunning fashion photo shoot or a captivating fashion photoshoot, I’m here to bring your vision to life.

Let’s connect and create beautiful fashion stories together 💛