Kelley Woods, one of Washington DC’s top Makeup Artist is a Beauty & Bridal Expert, and Educator, who’s purpose has been to educate, enhance one’s beauty through her artistry, training’s, and makeup classes. Inspired by the world of beauty she has built her career as a freelance makeup artist, and has trained and worked for some of the most prestigious cosmetic companies. As former Beauty Editor she studied products and development, which is a key factor in her in depth beauty and product knowledge.
Even though many of her clients are just the ‘everyday woman’, she has beautified several hundred Brides (she lovesss Weddings!), Politicians, and worked Red Carpet events; including several TV shows and press events, with media likes such as Red Table Talk, Today Show w/ Hoda and Jenna, The View, CNN, BET, Dr. OZ FOX and NBC and Today Show.
She and her team has worked big events such as AIPAC, Human Rights Campaign – National Dinner, and Global Leadership Awards.
She has provided makeup services to many notable names, including Cookie Johnson, NBC News Shomari Stone, Fred Hammond, Deitrick Haddon Gospel Music Legend Dr. Bobby Jones, NBC The Voice’s Davon Fleming, first female Fire Chief of Prince George’s County- Chief Tiffany Green, Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, Politicians, Senators, and many more. Her drive, knowledge and artistry has landed her in dozens of local, national and international magazine publications including, The Knot Magazine, Washingtonian, BRIDES Magazine, and ESSENCE Magazine, to name a few.
She is also Co-Owner and Key Makeup Artist at Clark Bailey Media, Photography + Makeup, a luxury lifestyle photography studio. We have captured amazing photographs of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Katy Perry, Usher, the Far East Movement, Fred Hammond and many more. There work has been featured on The View, BET, Good Morning America, Essence, People Magazine, New York Post, Dr. Drew, USA TODAY, People Magazine, Buzz Feed, and Yahoo, just to name a few.
Traveling often from DC to NY for work, and training’s allows her to keep her creative edge, as well stay abreast of the latest, and best in beauty.