My name is Victoria Roggio. I am a Philadelphia based Makeup Artist and Stylist working in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Beyond (you name the place and I’ll travel there☺).
I was born and raised in the Republic of Moldova, Eastern Europe. Since I was a child, I’ve always been fascinated with art and the professional makeup industry. My mother was a makeup artist who I spent years shadowing as an apprentice. Since then, I’ve created my own philosophy and it’s simple. I believe in my artistic talent and I believe in myself. I use my creative skills and vision to help bring out the best in people while keeping an emphasis on their natural beauty.
I will help you achieve the perfect look for any occasion, using makeup to enhance your natural features and to project an attractive persona that maintains it’s own distinct character. I love what I do and that type of passion speaks for itself.
I am available for commercial and editorial shoots along with weddings or any other unique event. Please feel free browse around and definitely reach out to me if you’d like to learn more about my services offered or would like to collaborate.
Warm regards,
I am so lucky to have the opportunity to work with a very talented hair stylist – Mackenzie Hughes. Her work is amazing and it is always nice to collaborate with a great hair stylist in order to achieve the perfect look for an image. In this case, the photos were shot for KMS California, a company specializing in haircare products made with natural ingredients. They’re all about individual style, self-expression and freedom:) here are few images from the shoot presenting that look…
This Saturday Shea and I had an awesome time working with Tina & Norm for their engagement shoot at the University of Pennsylvania. You can barely tell the heat index was 100+. As a makeup artist, sometimes with such weather it is very tricky to create a perfect look and mantain it in extremely hot weather conditions. For Tina’s makeup I used the following products by MAC Cosmetics: light moisturizer with SPF protection, light foundation in order to provide very soft and adequate coverage, also a very light touch of powder, oil-absorbing face sheets, which are amazing for photo shoots and for the eyes very nice summery colors.
I recently worked on a photo shoot with photographer Gene Smirnov for the musician Steve Hare. I think that a very natural look is essential when having a photo shoot. It’s no surprise that with modern society’s emphasis on youth, perfection and beauty, women aren’t the only ones who want to accentuate their best facial features.
For Steve’s makeup I used my favorites products by MAC Cosmetics: concealer and powder - dipping the tip of a powder brush in powder and dusting it lightly over the forehead and face gives definition to the skin and looks really great and natural for pictures. Another product that I often use for male makeup is a clear or neutral-colored lip-balm that you can use throughout the day. Not only will it give your lips a smooth appearance, but it will also prevent them from getting chapped. Here are a few pictures, enjoy…
It was such a pleasure to collaborate with an amazing team this past Sunday. Tigre Hill directed this music video with Gary Cherone for his upcoming film, “The Barrel of a Gun”. Violet Mendoza of Violet Pictures produced the video. I worked with Mackenzie Hughes who did the hairstyling while I applied the makeup. Here are a few behind the scenes photos, courtesy of Shea Roggio.
Dear ladies! It’s that season of the year when we need to dedicate more time to ourselves and make some changes in our daily makeup look…This past winter, I was creating dramatic looks with strong accents and expressive eyes. Now I am all about shifting towards warm summer days…Shimmer, natural looks and bright pops of color in everything from beige, light purples, soft pinks and fresh greens to corals.
I love the look of shimmer on the eyes and cheeks, especially after getting some warm touches of the sun on your skin:)
At this time of year, I recommend soft makeup for a natural and delicate look, I noticed the same natural tendency is common also in fashion and hairstyling. The closer to natural you get, the better your overall appearance.
This spring, ladies, I would stay away from thick foundations and too much powder on the face. Even if you are using foundation or powder, your skin should be bright in color and as close to your natural tone as possible. Health and brightness are the key words to have in mind when choosing a makeup base or foundation for this season. Look for SPF factors and moisturizing ingredients. If you want to hide some imperfections on your skin, you can apply a light liquid foundation, but not too much, leaving your skin with a natural feel as it needs to breath freely.
For blush applications, I advise you to borrow the colors of blossom trees (shades of pink, peach, rose, etc.). All of these shades can be great combination with your natural skin tones. When applying blush on your cheeks you may consider the following: apply a creamy blush over a liquid foundation, apply a powdery blush over a powder foundation. This will blend easier and you will not have to deal with unsightly spots of color and an unnatural appearance. Of course ladies, these are just my opinions. You are the best and final judge of what works for you! Photos courtesy of Jauhien Sasnou.
It was so much fun to work with 94WYSP and apply the makeup for the winner of The Danny Bonaduce Show’s Neighborhood Hotties event that took place in South Philadelphia earlier this month. Jenna was a great sport and came out to my studio in Conshohocken where we spent an hour doing the makeup before shooting some pictures. Photography by Philadelphia Wedding Photographer Shea Roggio. Enjoy 
It was a pleasure for me to collaborate with Philadelphia portrait photographer Andy Kahl and his model Jean Murin, who just so happens to be the marketing director for the wedding photographer portal, Cake and Pictures. Here are a few selects from the photo shoot…
Yesterday I had the opportunity to collaborate with 7 girls at Kelly’s bachelorette party in Philadelphia. I had a blast applying the makeup using a large variety of pigments resulting in dramatic looks with strong hues and intensity. Purple seemed to be the most favorite color of the evening with a little golden/yellow accents. Here are a few pictures showing off some behind the scenes and some portraits of the ladies before hitting the town. Courtesy of Philadelphia Wedding Photographer Shea Roggio.
Even after a wedding it’s never too late to throw on the dress and have fun shooting pictures you may have been too rushed to get on your wedding day! Here is the makeup from a recent bridal shoot I did with my cousin in Kennett Sqaure, PA. Her wedding was actually in Jamaica so it was fun to do some pictures back in the States. I pushed the boundaries a little with the makeup trying something more colorful and unique. Hope you enjoy. Photos courtesy of Philadelphia wedding photographer Shea Roggio…
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