Diana Larionov
Diana Larionov was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. Diana was raised in several cities, drawing inspiration from each. Diana formally trained at Make Up First® School in Chicago, Illinois, where she received her state certification. She excels in makeup for media, editorial, bridal, theatrical, and airbrushing. Diana is also trained in grooming, and hairstyling for makeup artists.
Previously based in NYC, Diana worked with numerous established photographers across North America. Diana also was retained as makeup artists for guests/hosts on various media outlets (NHL, CBS, TSN, Upper Deck). Her work has also appeared on the cover of several Chicago-based magazines. Diana has hosted makeup tutorials for Design Detroit and, recently, worked as key makeup artist for Whitney Port.
Now based in Chicago, Diana strives to connect with every client to work towards the ultimate goal of having each person's individual beauty shine through.
You can find her at: www.dianalarionov.com
Maria Canero
Maria, who has been an early childhood educator for over twelve years, recently decided to pursue her other passion: makeup artistry! In the fall of 2010, she completed all the certification courses, as well a some of the advanced level workshops, at Make Up First® School. While in school, Maria started to work with photographers who helped build her portfolio. She also has enjoyed tremendous opportunities to work with several different cosmetic lines as a Prestige Makeup Artists for ULTA Cosmetics. Maria’s most recent freelance job was as key artist for a commercial shoot for Ameren. Maria continues to work as a freelance makeup artist, specializing in bridal, print, fashion, editorial and camouflage makeup.
You can find her at: www.makeupartistmaria.com/
Betsy Branca
Betsy Branca is a licensed esthetician, as well as an Illinois State-Certified makeup artist. Upon completion of her formal training at Make Up First, and prior to moving back to her hometown, Rockford, Betsy worked as a Chicago-based freelance makeup artist and esthetician. Recently, Betsy opened her Rockford store, Arch Apothecary. Betsy and her staff are pleased to provide superb esthetics services and makeup applications, as well as sell a variety of hard-to-find, professional makeup artist products.
You can find her at: http://www.archapothecary.com