Makeup by Yelena - Ottawa, the valley & beyond

Yelena was recommended to me by another bride and I couldn’t have been happier. She was the perfect bridal makeup artist for myself and my bridesmaids. All of us wanted different looks from super glam to more natural, and she brought all of our visions to life. I went for a more glam look and I think she chose the best palette to compliment my natural features. My makeup stayed put all night long through tears and dancing. Cannot recommend Yelena enough

Words will never truly express my deep love, thankfulness, and respect for Yelena. She is a true artisan of makeup. I was having many skin issues a few months, even weeks, leading to my wedding and she calmly gave me a routine to follow, products that easily fit to my routine and didn't further irritate my skin. It actually improved before my wedding. I truly recommend getting her trial included, because it allowed me to see what I loved, liked, and wasn't for me. It's worth ever penny and I felt heard! The day of my wedding, she showed up on time, looking fierce AF, and took care of my cousin and mother, and made me feel beautiful. I never felt this beautiful in my life. She made me fully enjoy my day, I felt confident, and loved having my photo taken. She is a 💎 gem and you would be doing a disservice if you let her pass you by. Also she is a kick ass mom. Here are some previews my photographer sent!

Planning my wedding, one of the most challenging decisions was finding the right makeup artist. I wanted a look that honored my natural features while still feeling both sexy and angelic—a balance that’s not easy to achieve. One day, while scrolling through Instagram, I came across a bride whose makeup Yelena had done, and I instantly fell in love with her work. From that moment, I knew I had found exactly what I was looking for. Hiring Yelena to do my makeup and my bridesmaids’ was not only the easiest decision I made during wedding planning, but also one of the best. Yelena is a true master of her craft—her talent is matched by her kindness and professionalism. After my trial, she genuinely asked for feedback and took it to heart, refining the look with care and intention. On the wedding day, my makeup was everything I had hoped for and more. I didn’t need a single touch-up, and I still looked and felt beautiful well into the night. Thank you, Yelena, for making me feel so confident and radiant on one of the most special days of my life.

Yelena did the makeup for myself and my bridesmaids on my wedding day, and she was amazing! She was so pleasant and professional, and did a beautiful job catering to all our different skin types and preferences. I have very oily skin and was worried about my makeup lasting, but it stayed flawless all night—even through tears, dancing, and sweat! I highly recommend Yelena to anyone looking for a talented and reliable makeup artist.

I had the pleasure of working with Yelena for my post fitness/body building competition photoshoot, and I can’t recommend her enough. From the moment I sat in her chair, she made me feel completely at ease. She took the time to enhance my natural features rather than cover them up, creating a look that still felt like me—just elevated. She flawlessly matched my fair complexion to my competition tan while complementing my red hair and hazel-green eyes perfectly. The result was both natural and glamorous. Her talent goes beyond makeup artistry. Yelena has a warm, calming presence that made the entire experience enjoyable and confidence-boosting. The makeup photographed beautifully, but what impressed me even more was how stunning it looked in person. I received so many compliments throughout the day from people commenting on how beautiful my makeup looked, and I genuinely felt ready to keep it on for a night out afterward! I’ve included a few photos so you can see her incredible work for yourself. Thank you, Yelena, for making me feel beautiful inside and out. I look forward to working with you again!