November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
In the year 2000, the editors of NAILS decided it would be fun to have a nail technician reader create the cover for one issue and so we started the Cover Tech Contest. Browse through the best of the contests through the years.
Keywords: contests Cover Tech Contest nail art nail art contests photographing nails
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
In the year 2000, the editors of NAILS decided it would be fun to have a nail technician reader create the cover for one issue and so we started the Cover Tech Contest. Browse through the best of the contests through the years.
Keywords: competing contests Cover Tech Contest nail art nail art contests
November 22, 2010
| Photo Gallery
In the year 2000, the editors of NAILS decided it would be fun to have a nail technician reader create the cover for one issue and so we started the Cover Tech Contest.
Keywords: contests Cover Tech Contest nail art nail art contests photographing nails
April 1, 2010
| Article
You don’t have to live in a fashion mecca like New York City to find opportunities to have your best nail styles featured in a professional photo shoot. Take a page from the (ever-growing) book of Joy Yavenue, who enhances her nail art print and web portfolios by partnering with area entrepreneurs.
Keywords: creating a portfolio doing nails for photo shoots nails and fashion photographing nails professional image
February 1, 2010
| Article
The Contessas are an annual beauty award program that shows off the best Canada’s salon professionals have to offer.
Keywords: acrylics contests doing nails for photo shoots enhancements gels
September 1, 2009
| Article
From getting initial experience and photos to selling yourself at an appointment with an agent, this is a handy how-to guide for finding an agent for freelance manicuring work.
Keywords: celebrities creating a portfolio doing nails for photo shoots fashion nails and fashion
May 1, 2009
| Article
Clients of Illusions Nail Salon in Johnson City, Tenn., get an eyeful when they walk into the salon. Owners Thomasina Alexander and Wendy Allen have decorated the space with a Nail Art Wall of Fame, a framed, regularly updated assortment of 12 of their artistic creations.
Keywords: creating a portfolio marketing/promotions nail art photographing nails promoting your services
March 1, 2009
| Article
This musically-inspired nail art number was created by nail artist and piano player Alexandra Wittenmyer.
Keywords: nail art photographing nails
May 1, 2008
| Article
For many techs, taking pictures of your work allows you to create portfolios for your clients, advertise themselves on Internet sites like MySpace, or share your work with peers on forums and websites. Here are some tips from techs who have made a habit of photographing nails.
Keywords: creating a portfolio nail art photographing nails
September 1, 2004
| Article
Doing photo shoots in your salon — nail style shots, salon interior shots, or service shots — will help you develop a portfolio to show off to both clients and editors. Learn from the pros how to hire a photographer, how to prepare for a photo shoot, and what to expect at the end of the day.
Keywords: creating a portfolio doing nails for photo shoots photographing nails
May 1, 2003
| Article
Lillian Tsui paints her animals' portraits on nails.
Keywords: nail art photographing nails
February 1, 1995
| Article
Her career path led her from grocery store clerk to nail technician to a member of CND's photo shoot team. Advice for others who are interested in having their nail work photographed.
Keywords: Behind the Scenes CND creating a portfolio doing nails for photo shoots photographing nails
