Represented: Backstage at the Crystal Agency for Makeup Hair and Fashion Styling

Industry Insiders Join Crystal Wright’s Portfolio Building & Marketing Workshop Panel in New York

Celebrity Stylist Agent Julia Heckler of Artist by Timothy Priano, Fashion & Lifestyle Photographer Greg Hinsdale, and AmberMag.com Editor-in-Chief Marcia Cole join the Industry Insiders panel at Crystal Wright's Packaging Your Portfolio Workshop in New York, on Sunday, October 21, 2007.

Three criteria must be met in order to make the panelist grade at a Crystal Wright's Portfolio Building & Marketing Workshop. A panelist must be in a position to hire an artist for a job, sign them to an agency or take them on as an assistant. Crystal Wright's October 21, 2007 workshop at Rouge Makeup Studio far exceed the students expectations when Wright brought in heavyweights from every corner of the industry.

In addition to all of the knowledge that is handed out, Crystal Wright was joined by Julia Heckler, a booker for Artists by Timothy Priano, fashion photographer Greg Hinsdale, AmberMag.com managing editor Marcia Cole, and industry veteran Mosi Singleton.

As part of the workshop, all four showed up from 12-1:30PM to school 15 of New Yorks up-and-coming stylists on the ins-and-outs of working behind the scenes in print, video, film and TV.

Julia Heckler, Booker, Artists by Timothy Priano

Artists by Timothy Priano booker Julia Heckler began her career as an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue before she realized that fashion editorial was where she wanted to be. She started at Glamour, and moved to the market editor position at Seventeen before she became the Fashion & Style Director at Grace, Shape En Espanol and Fitness Magazines.  After 10 years in the publishing business, Julia decided she was more excited about production than fashion. This awakening landed her at Artists By Timothy Priano, where she became an agent. Julia sees an artist’s career from both sides, but in her capacity as an agent, she always puts her artists first.

Mosi Singleton, Makeup Artist

Native New Yorker Mosi Singleton has been a professional makeup artist for over 12 years. Since 2001, Singleton has been the Key Makeup Artist for the Stellar Awards. Her credits include BET's Comic View Live, CNN Sports. India Arie, Lalah Hathaway, Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, Shirley Ceaser, and Chris Tucker.

Mosi's work assisting some of the industries best Makeup Artists (Reggie Wells, Tony Marshall, Monifa Mortis and Gwynnis Mosby) is what brings her to class to teach a new segment on assisting and set etiquette.

Greg Hinsdale, Photographer
Greg Hinsdale has been a professional photographer for the last 18 years. He has worked for such companies as American Express, Ogilvy & Mather, Ralph Lauren, Oscar De La Renta, Bloomingdale's, Lens Crafters, Lord & Taylor and many others ( see client list.)

Greg is a problem solver and works well under pressure. Clients are always impressed with his creativity, efficiency, and ability to produce exceptional work in all weather conditions.

Greg has shot digitally for 4 years, and is fluent in the latest digital systems & digital softwares. He can accommodate any client workflow. Some of his digital clients include American Express, Ogilvy & Mather, Marshall Fields, Macy's, and Lord & Taylor. Greg divides his time between New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.

Marcia Cole, Editor-in-Chief
Marcia A. Cole is the founder and editorial director of AMBERmag.com, an online beauty and fashion website for women. Cole has held top managerial positions at several magazines including executive editor of Girl and Heart & Soul magazines, and deputy editor of the now defunct, Suede. Her articles about beauty, lifestyle and entertainment appear in The New York Times, Day Spa, InStyle Weddings, Essence, Honey, Savoy and on Launch.com

She currently sits on the board of directors for New York Women in Communications, Inc., is a member of American Society of Magazine Editoris and Cosmetics Executive Women.

Don't miss Crystal's last class in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the LeMontrose Hotel in West Hollywood. To register CLICK ON PYP LA 2007. Or call (323) 913-0500.

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BIG Hair & Makeup at the MTV VMA Awards After Party

If you wondered who styled that Big Hair and produced those smokey eyes on the sexy waitresses at the MTV VMA Awards After Party hosted by Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner, look no further than Las Vegas celebrity hair and makeup locals Marquis Robinson and Oksana Hagood.

Makeup Artist Uzmee Krakovski Chosen for Patricia DeLeon's Vanidades Magazine Cover

It was Crystal Agency makeup artist Uzmee Krakovszki’s fresh and clean beauty style that convinced LA based photographer John Russo that she was the right person to hire as the makeup artist for former Miss Panama Patricia Deleon for the cover an upcoming issue of  Vanidades magazine.

PrivacyWear Clothing Company Sticks With Crystal Agency to Produce New Images for Their Website

After doing a smashing job on the Spring and Summer 08 Ad campaigns and lookbook, PrivacyWear Clothing Company CEO Carolyn Jones reached out to LA based styling agency; Crystal Agency to produce new images for their website.

As the producer on this one, Crystal reached out to creative veterans Craig Brooks of KontentPartners.com in Seattle to Art Direct, and photographer Michael Leland to produce high-quality images for the PrivacyWear website.

The Crystal Agency Makeup, Hair and Styling team consisted of Makeup by Uzmee Krakovski, Hair by Darico Jackson, and Styling by Amber Corwin. Throughout the 10 day job, Amber was assisted by Inga Rochelle Grimmett, Darcy Herr, and Hollie Williamson.

USA Weekend Cover Boys Lee Pace, Zachary Levi and Bret Harris styled by Jennifer Azoulay

While celebrity and advertising photographer Bob Sebree rarely gets involved with who does the makeup, hair or fashion styling on his photo shoots, he makes one exception when it comes to Crystal Agency fashion stylist Jennifer Azoulay, and makeup & hair stylist Uzmee Krakovzski who he makes an effort to book every chance he gets.

USA Weekend’s Sept 21st cover featuring the top picks for “Most Likely to Be Breakout Stars” was no exception.
Jennifer Azoulay and Uzmee Krakovzski were there to support Bob, and make sure those handsome show stoppers; Lee Pace of Pushing Daisies', Zachary Levi from Less Than Perfect, and Bret Harrison of Reaper were dressed and groomed to a tee.

Crystal Agency Provides the Makeup Hair & Styling Team for Salli Richardson in an Upcoming Issue of Golf For Women

Beauty and golf marry in a Golf For Women fashion Spread which features up-and-coming actress Salli Richardson who appears opposite Will Smith in the forthcoming film; I AM LEGEND.

Our team (MELINDA TARBELL fashion stylist, DARICO JACKSON hair, and makeup artist Lori Taylor) brought the beauty and style advice and know-how, while celebrity and fashion photographer Roger Erickson captured her in his lens. Look for the images here, and in the December 2007 issue of Golf For Women.

Hero's Star Jack Coleman is made up by Celebrity Makeup Artist Laly Zambrana

Known as Mr. Bennet on the hit show “Hero”, Jack Coleman makes time to sit for an at-home interview with IN TOUCH magazine. Hair & Makeup Artist Laly Zambrana was there to groom him for celebrity photographer John Russo.

Crystal Agency Styles Former Charlie's Angel Star Cheryl Ladd

Keep your eyes out for the August 2007 issue of VIVA magazine, featuring CHERYL LADD. Crystal Agency fashion stylist J. Kenyetta creates a causal sexy style for this one. Due out in November 2007.