Makeup by Samantha Keefauver

girl I refer to my couples. We have done so many fun shoots together and every time she nails the vision and makes every shoot 10 times better than I had planned. She is easy going, inviting and loves on everyone she meets! She is amazing!!

d thats how you know you have an amazing artist. I’m also hard to please and Sam just knocked it out of the park with my wedding look. My makeup stayed on all night. Trust that you are in great hands with Sam. She takes all the necessary protocols during COVID if not beyond (for germaphobic brides). Sam is a professional and just truly a gift to wedding profession. Thank you so much!

nted makeup artist! Her passion for her work truly shows! She exudes a calm demeanor that immediately puts all of my brides & their bridal parties at ease and I love that as a planner! She has a knack for connecting with her clients & understanding their vision, with the ability to execute that vision flawlessly. Choosing a makeup artist for your wedding is a difficult decision & I cannot recommend her enough! If you want to look/feel beautiful on your wedding day, and are looking for a stellar makeup artist, do not hesitate to book Samantha!

was so kind, responsive and calming, which was so nice especially on the day of. Every interaction I had with her, from the makeup trial to the day of the wedding was truly enjoyable. I can’t recommend her strongly enough!

ation! She is amazing from beginning to end, and really helped the whole day go flawlessly. She is really good at making what you envision into a reality, she uses quality make-up that lasts and she is super professional. Not to mention just a great person who definitely helped me feel at ease on my big day. I wish she could do my makeup everyday :)

months before our wedding when I was looking for someone close to our photo shoot location. I don't wear a ton of makeup on a daily basis and prefer a more natural look and when I was looking for a makeup artist I wanted to make sure that I wasn't so done up that I did not look like myself. Her style was exactly what I was looking for - I would describe it as glowy, flawless makeup that comes off as looking natural while at the same time making you look like the best version of yourself - with that extra special something you want for a big event/photos. She is also just super sweet person and a very calming person to be around- we connected instantly when we realized we both went to Berkeley and studied similar majors. When it came time to book the makeup artist for our wedding I was so pleased that she was available - my original plan was to book someone a bit closer to our venue but I liked her and her makeup so much that it didn't make sense to choose anyone else, and she did a beautiful job with the makeup for me and my bridal party on the wedding day! I would highly recommend her!

with her was just wonderful. She really takes the time to get to know her clients, and is able to bring out their natural beauty in her work. I didn’t want to look like an ‘overdone’ bride. After explaining this to Samantha and meeting her in person for my makeup trial, I was sold! She has this incredible calming effect (which is so important for a bride on their wedding day). She worked well with my wedding team (hair, event planners, etc.) and was super flexible throughout the hectic wedding day. I also had a very particular wedding party, who all wanted very distinct things with their makeup. Samantha made everyone look so beautiful and natural. They were all very pleased with the end result. If I could work with Samantha every day, I would. That’s how much I love her, as both a person and an artist. If you are in need of a top notch makeup artist, look no further. Samantha is your girl!

n we had a traditional Indian wedding, gold and bronze colors were important to my look without looking too gaudy which I was nervous about but it came out perfectly. Thank you!

erson when it comes to getting my makeup done, and she did an amazing job my makeup looked amazing, I loved how it turned out, she listened to what I wanted and what my goal was for my wedding day. She’s worth it I promise.

amazing experiences. Not only is she a pleasure to work with, but she is so talented. She enhances each brides natural beauty effortlessly. Her communication with each client is a 10/10! We highly recommend Sam if you want to look like a total goddess on your wedding day!

got to experience her pampering first hand for my maternity photos that I really fell in love with her and her work. Not only did she make me feel SO comfortable, she has such a calming and kind demeanor. I loved chatting with her throughout the makeup process, and when she did the final reveal, I was in complete AWE of how she was able to make me feel so beautiful. I was so in love with the look she created for me, and it stayed put for HOURS. I honestly can say I have never felt more beautiful, and I wouldn't have wanted any other makeup artist to be the one to do it for me. I can't say enough good things about Sam. I promise you you won't want to look anywhere else for your makeup needs, no matter what the occasion. She is simply the best of the best! Thank you for all you do Samantha!

hank you for doing our makeup and for being there right before I walked down the aisle. It calmed my nerves having you there to fluff my dress and you got some awesome pictures :)

ssional. I definitely recommend her to make you more beautiful than you already are.

pped in without skipping a beat. Not only was she the sweetest, but her skills are out of this world. My bridesmaids wanted to take her home. She listened to what I wanted and made sure I was satisfied with every step. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better makeup artist. You need to hire her right now.

e makes you feel at ease and calms your nerves while building your confidence! At our wedding, she even did special requests...to help cover skin redness, moles and scars! She even took video and sent it to me! This was huge since we didn't have a videographer. 11 stars out of 10! I recommend her highly!

the one and I had to have her. I would watch her before and after photos and got so excited for my big day! She truly is a miracle worker. I never felt more beautiful and confident as I did on my wedding day. From the minute I started working with Samantha, I knew how lucky I was to have her as my makeup artist. She is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet, so responsive, and she is so passionate about what she does. Not to mention how extremely talented she is. She is so easy to work with. She made all of my bridesmaids and mom look so beautiful and she's just a pleasure to be around. Future brides, do yourself a favor and book Samantha. You will not regret it and she will make you and your bridal party look absolutely stunning!  Not to mention she will become a friend. I'm so extremely lucky to have had her on my big day.

was envisioning for my wedding day. She went above and beyond what I was hoping for! Sam has the ability to effortlessly do a “no makeup” makeup look, or a full glam look. I really appreciated that her work could be so versatile. During the day of, she had a relaxing and organized workspace. Everyone in the bridal party was glowing and looking flawless-not to mention we were all finished early! I still get compliments on my wedding makeup to this day. I would highly recommend Samantha to anyone looking for a MUA.

ad the honor of being cared for by Sam on my special day. From our trial run to the day of the wedding, Sam was a listener of my needs and an encourager even up to walking down the isle. She desires you to feel beautiful and takes any feedback inorder for you to feel beautiful in the way that makes you the most comfortable. Sam created a stress free and relaxing experience as well as took my preferences into account when creating my look. She did a wonderful job incorporating my natural features and brighting my personal beauty. She even helped supply my bridesmaids with some make up tools as they were getting ready. I am so thankful for a wonderful, talented, and creative lady! You added so much joy to my special day!

am is super talented, makeup was flawless, and kept all day. Everyone was very happy with their makeup!  Sam is fun, sweet, and very easy to work with from the start.  She was very good at communicating and checked in with me before she did anything. She also was prompt and even showed up early. I highly recommend Samantha and will definitely book again in the future!

know what is! Thank you Samantha for your joy and enthusiasm, your willingness to go that extra mile and your incredible dedication to your craft and clients. It shows across the board in your work and your connections of which I’m superbly grateful to be one of. Love working with you! 💫🙏

, so I had to book a makeup artist far in advance without the opportunity to first try their services. I found Sam while Instagram surfing for artists in the Sonoma area and really loved her style. Based on the work shown on her page and the great reviews online, I reached out and was immediately comforted by her sweet words and kind vibe! I knew I made the right decision when I did a trial a few months before my wedding and felt so happy with the perfect natural look Sam gave me based on my inspiration photos. She gave me and my group the same happy feeling on my wedding day and also provided us with such a lovely sense of peace from her calm, friendly, and supportive attitude. Choosing wedding vendors takes so much research and trust; I'm so happy I found Sam and she was part of my wedding day. Thank you, Sam!

e the best version of yourself on your wedding day. I could not have asked for anything better!

emails, and open to feedback should you have any. My bridesmaids, mothers, and I looked so beautiful and glowy on my wedding day, I was so pleased! I've been recommending Sam to every future bride I know!

trial just a few days before my wedding and she couldn’t be more accommodating- we did a few different looks, she listened to my thoughts and really took the time to help me find something I loved. On the day of I ended up tweaking it and Sam was so flexible, she went with it and I couldn’t be any happier with the outcome. Sam is incredibly talented and creative. All of my bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and sisters looked absolutely incredible. I cannot thank Sam enough for amazing work! She was truly a gem and made me feel SO incredibly special on my wedding day. Throughout my photos, she stood by my side and did touch ups throughout the day. I would highly recommend Sam to any/all brides! If only I lived in california, I would use Sam for everything. She’s truly amazing!!!!

have hoped for. And I know my bridal party felt the same way! Even my groom was so thrilled!! I know that sounds funny, but he was so nervous when he heard that I was getting my makeup done that I wouldn't end up looking like myself since I normally don't wear a ton of makeup, but I ensured him I was working with the best in the biz :) and even he was blown away!! She is just so, so talented, SO SWEET and so professional-- I am so thankful she was a part of our big day. She was such a joy to work with and was so flexible with my bridal vision that day!! I trusted her so much and knew we could get it exactly where I was thinking! Sam really did help my bridal vision come to life.

would teach me how to do my own make up. She was all in and could not wait. The day came around and it was such an awesome experience to learn from her. She is so knowledgeable and gave me so many tips throughout the whole lesson. My make up looked amazing and when the lesson was done I was confident that I could for sure do this. A couple days later I attempted to do my make up with all the tips that I learned from her since I had an event to go to. I kept getting compliments on how great my make up looked and it’s all because of Sam. Thanks a million! xoxo Diana

We booked her for me, my mother, and my maids of honor. Samantha had us laughing and smiling the whole session with her and made everyone feel and look like a movie star.

eaching out for pictures, and emailing to check in. On the wedding day she arrived on time and ready to get to work on us! We all preferred a more natural makeup look and she did an amazing job creating exactly what we had envisioned. I would not think twice about working with Sam again! Not only is she extremely nice and kind, but she is also very talented and does a great job at making you look and feel beautiful!

ul through her kindness, constant compliments, and cheerful attitude. If you’ve checked out her Instagram then you can tell she truly CARES about all of her brides. My entire bridal party raved about her. She made an effort to chat with all of us and get us pumped up while doing our makeup on my wedding day. Even after she was done - she gave us a small tube of each girl’s lipstick to use to reapply through the rest of the day. She also stayed later to take the cutest pictures and videos of us on her phone after we got dressed - and also caught the moment my bridesmaids saw me with my dress and veil on. I know I’ll get the professional photos/video of those moments - but Samantha’s were extra sweet and special because we got to relive it the next day! It’s clearly evident that she is so happy and excited for all of her brides. So grateful to have found her - she’s a wedding vendor who became a friend. YOU’RE THE BEST SAM!

oming up. The morning of the wedding went so smoothly because she was calm and authentic. She made my mom and mother in law feel so relaxed. The way that she was able to make us look natural and glamorous was exactly what I wanted. Thank you Sam!

ural and flawless!! I did not feel over-done and didn't feel like it was caked on at all!!! She truly listens to what you want and really cares about making sure you love it- she is willing to adjust anything at any time. I got so many compliments on my makeup on the day of and even to this day several months later from anyone looking at pictures! She also is such a pleasure to work with and such a sweetheart. Highly recommend!!

will be using her in the future. Even at our trial she asked insightful questions and designed a palette special for our day. Even family and friends commented on how professional and sweet she is! She was JUST LIKE FAMILY, we absolutely adore her!

sted her work at weddings and decided two things- I HAD to meet her in person and HAD to have her do my makeup! I love the idea of being able to give a bride a personal review of a makeup artist, and what better way than to experience it all first hand. She took the time to get to know me, what I was looking for, and made me feel at home in her studio. I never felt rushed, and she nailed the look I had asked for! She even asked me to check my makeup and asked if anything needed to be changed. I was a little unsure of the lip color as I don't often wear lipstick, and she was more than happy to switch it to something I was in love with! I would HIGHLY recommend her to any woman who wants to enhance their beauty on their wedding day, or even for a family, engagement, or other photo session. I know a big reason I am so happy with my new headshots is because Sam helped my self confidence big time! Thank you Sam, I can't wait to work a wedding with you!!

h. I do not usually wear a lot of makeup in my everyday life, but I knew I wanted a particular look for my wedding day. Through my research I came across Sam and immediately reached out to her. She blew me away with her amazing customer service and timely reply to my inquiry. She immediately made me feel special and exicited about the potential of working with her. She provided amazing service throughout my wedding process from my engagement photos to my wedding day. The last thing you want is to be stressed about whether you will have a good experience with a vendor for your wedding, but you don’t have to worry about that with Samantha. I would highly recommend her to any of my friends for their weddings. She is just a joy to work with and I loved getting to know her. Her work is amazing and she can adapt to whatever needs you have. She will help make your day truly special and you can have full confidence she will help you feel amazing and beautiful on your wedding day!

ptive to our feedback. I was extremely nervous on my wedding morning, and Sam and her assistant worked hard to make me comfortable and relaxed. I could not be happier with how my make up turned out, providing me with a confidence I hadn’t felt before. I look forward to booking her for future events.

se the right person to do my make-up. When she finished my make-up on the wedding day, I had to hold back years because I had never felt so beautiful. I am a complicated client because I have a scar over my eyebrow and have an asymmetrical face with a desire to look symmetrical. I went for the natural glam look, and she made me feel like my most beautiful self. If I could do it all again, I would choose Samantha without any hesitation.

or other Brides looking for an amazing artist! I knew from the trial she was a perfect fit. We connected right away and she understood my needs/hopes. On the day of my wedding, I looked forward to seeing Sam. Her presence is calming and reassuring. Just what a Bride needs! I looked and felt classy and sexy. My makeup lasted ALL night long! Thanks for an amazing experience, Sam. I would love to reconnect for future events. My Mother, Maid of Honor and Bridesmaid feel the same. Sincerely, Emily Moniot

beautifully done, it just wasn't "me". Sam was very eager and open to hearing my honest feedback to tweak the makeup to fit what I had envisioned. I could honestly tell her mission was to bring my vision to life and to make me feel like the most beautiful version of myself. Let me tell you, she NAILED it! Sam was a dream to work with, especially for a "newbie" to makeup like myself. She had constant open lines of communication with me and answered even my silliest questions. Sam's passion for what she does shines through. You can tell she does not do what she does to "transform" people, but make them feel beautiful in their own skin. Hire her, you won't be disappointed!

" with. I was traveling from Arizona to get married in the Napa Valley and I was so fortunate to find Sam! My mom and I paid her a visit in March for our trial and we had such a great experience. Her studio is clean, super cute, and stocked with all of the best tools! My wedding day make up looked exactly like my trial and I could not have been happier. She is punctual, responsible, and SO talented! Rest assured that you are in great hands if you work with Sam. Thank you so much for making me, my mom, and my bridesmaids look and feel fantastic for our wedding day!

gin talking to her. She also doesn’t it make it seem like she is the one who knows it all and asks for tips as to what works for my skin so she can incorporate it as well! I loved that about her because she is open to learning what works for everyone. My trial was AMAZING, and my wedding day makeup, she left me looking like a goddess! I was even called that multiple times! She makes the entire process so easy! I know a thing or two about makeup and I know how to beat my face, lol. So I knew that I needed to find someone who would do a better job than myself and I sure did! If you are looking for someone for your wedding day. Look no further! You have found her right here!!! She also did my bridesmaids makeup and they looked stunning! I love Sam!

9 of us!) and my bridesmaids could not stop talking about how much they LOVED the way their makeup looked on my Wedding day!! I will most definitely be telling my friends to book with Samantha when they get married <3!

ter than the picture! I would recommend Sam for her gentle and very sweet personality alone she makes you feel so very comfortable in your own skin. Her make up skills are by far the best I’ve ever seen and I’m so honored that I got to have her do my make up. If your looking for amazing makeup and someone who will make you feel comfortable all the way to the end, look no further. Sam is your girl! Thank you Sam for making me feel my absolute best for my only brothers wedding!!

d into my trial up until the day of my wedding. With frequent communication, she was able to calm my nerves when I felt I wanted to change my make up look a couple months prior to the wedding. Sam has a great way of making you feel at ease and always always always wants to make sure her clients are in love with the way they look! She will only make your wedding day better by beautifying you!

ls and text was very quick and I truly appreciated that, her make up technique is the best I have ever experienced, the product she used was excellent and my make up stayed on all day and night, the eye lashes were honestly perfect, she used eyeshadow that really helped my blue eyes stand out, her ability to communicate with me and offer such amazing service is truly a blessing. She is so gifted and I would recommend her to anyone. See my wedding was particularly interesting, I had six bridesmaids and myself that were scheduled for makeup and the wedding started at 11 which meant that we had to start doing makeup at 4 a.m. Samantha did a magnificent job with organizing and putting together the times to make sure that everybody was done by 9:30 so we could head to the venue for pictures. All of my bridesmaids were so pleased and I'm so grateful to have found such an amazing makeup artist.

services. Sam stayed in constant contact with me throughout the planning process, she sends the best emails, and when the big day came she totally captured the natural bridal glam look I was going for. I was a very nervous bride, I don’t particularly like being the center of attention, but with Samantha’s help I started my wedding day feeling calm, confident, and beautiful!