Camera-Ready Makeup & Lessons with Pro Artist Valerie Hammer
Highlight your inner glow with natural makeup by Valerie Hammer Makeup Artistry. Achieve beautiful, camera-ready looks for professional photography sessions, portraits, headshots, and special events. Elevate your style with individual and group makeup lessons in our elegant studio in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Work with Valerie Hammer Makeup Artistry to bring out your best self. Contact Valerie today to schedule your appointment.
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Read five-star reviews for Valerie Hammer Makeup Artistry
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``Valerie is my go to makeup artist for any major life event. She is an artist who listens, and then makes you look like the best possible version of yourself. I have worked with her for a book cover photo shoot, launch parties, tv appearances and more. Valerie is the #1 makeup artist in the DMV area.``Danielle Tate
Book Cover
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You can stop your search for a makeup artist now because you have found the best of the best! Valerie did 7 bridesmaids makeup and mine on my wedding day and it could not have looked better. She listened attentively to what each girl wanted and gave us a very natural look that still stood out well in pictures and did not fade at ALL from 2pm until midnight! She was on time, professional, and very responsive to my emails. Look no further!Haley Hanson
Bridal Makeup
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Working with Valerie Hammer for my branding photoshoot was one of the best decisions I’ve made all year. I hired her to do my makeup and hair before my session with Ginny Filer Photography, and she completely exceeded my expectations.Valerie didn’t just make me look beautiful — she made me feel beautiful. She brought out my eyes, made my lips pop, and styled my hair in a way that honestly made me feel like a Hollywood star. But what I loved even more was her energy. She kept the vibe fun, uplifting, and confidence-building the entire time. By the time I walked into my shoot, I wasn’t just ready… I was excited. I felt grounded, powerful, and fully in my skin.
One thing that makes Valerie truly special is that she teaches while she works. I learned so much about what actually flatters my features — like how purples make my green eyes stand out (yes, I bought a purple palette immediately!). She doesn’t gatekeep; she genuinely wants every woman to know how to show up as her best self.
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Hair and Makeup for branding shoot