Hi, I'm Katie! A luxury bridal makeup artist specializing in timeless soft glam and elevated full glam for modern brides.
With over 10 years of experience, my goal is simple: to create makeup that enhances your natural beauty while making you feel confident, radiant, and completely yourself. Every look is thoughtfully customized to your features, skin type, and vision so you still look like you—just the most polished, glowing version.
What started as a passion in middle school quickly turned into a career I truly love. After years of perfecting my craft, professional training, and countless weddings, I founded Contoured by Katie to provide brides with a luxury, stress-free beauty experience from inquiry to "I do."
For me, makeup is about more than beautiful photos—it's about helping you feel calm, confident, and celebrated throughout one of the biggest days of your life. When you book with me, you're not just hiring a makeup artist; you're investing in someone who genuinely cares about your experience and is committed to making you feel your absolute best. I can't wait to be part of your wedding day.
Your vision comes first. Every look is fully customized to your features, preferences, and comfort level—never a one-size-fits-all approach.
Luxury, personalized experience. We take the time to understand your skin, concerns, and inspiration before makeup begins.
Expert artistry. Every product and technique is carefully selected to enhance your natural beauty with long-lasting, photo-ready results.
We bring everything. From professional lighting and mirrors to tables, chairs, and a fully stocked luxury kit, we arrive fully prepared.
Stress-free experience. From clear communication to a seamless wedding morning, we're committed to making your day as enjoyable as it is beautiful.
At Contoured by Katie, our mission is to make every woman feel comfortable, confident, beautiful, and pampered on the most special day of her life. We believe in creating more than just a makeup experience—we build long lasting relationships where brides become friends.
Through personalized, luxurious makeup artistry, we enhance each bride’s natural beauty to ensure she feels radiant, relaxed, and ready to shine. With attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and exceptional service, we aim to deliver an unforgettable experience that leaves every bride feeling empowered and ready to embrace her unique beauty, inside and out, as we help create unforgettable memories on her wedding day.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
You love bold, full glam makeup and want to look and feel like the best version of yourself on your wedding day.
You want a flawless, camera-ready finish that looks incredible in person and in every photo—no filters needed.
You value a luxury, personalized experience with an experienced artist who enhances your natural beauty.
You want to work directly with your makeup artist from inquiry to "I do"—not be assigned a random artist from a bridal agency.
We believe bridal makeup should enhance your natural beauty—not change it. Our goal is to create timeless, camera-ready makeup while setting honest expectations about what makeup can realistically achieve. We believe confidence comes from embracing your unique features and preparing your skin so your makeup looks its absolute best.
Beautiful makeup starts with healthy skin. Every bride receives a personalized Wedding Preparation Guide with skincare recommendations, beauty treatment timelines, and expert advice to help you achieve the best possible results on your wedding day.
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A PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE FROM START TO FINISH
Unlike large bridal beauty agencies, when you book Contoured by Katie, you can trust that I'll be there for your wedding day. Every bride works directly with me from inquiry to "I do." For larger bridal parties, I bring trusted members of my hand-selected makeup team to assist with your bridesmaids and family, allowing us to accommodate larger groups without sacrificing the personalized experience or quality of artistry.
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LUXURY MAKEUP THAT LASTS ALL DAY
Using professional techniques and high-performance products, I create flawless, camera-ready makeup that looks beautiful in person and stays radiant from your first look to your last dance.
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A CALM, STRESS-FREE WEDDING MORNING
Your wedding morning should be just as memorable as the rest of your day. I provide a seamless, organized, and relaxing experience so you can sit back, enjoy being pampered, and feel confident knowing every detail is taken care of.
"To begin, Katie was absolutely amazing, and so was her assistant, Amanda! My bridal trial was my first time ever getting a full glam makeup look, and I immediately knew I had made the right decision in choosing Katie. There was not one thing I wanted changed after my bridal trial, I felt heard and she executed my vision perfectly. Although, I loved my trial, my wedding day makeup exceeded every expectation I had, it was more beautiful than I imagined, and I truly felt like the best version of myself on wedding day. Every one of my bridesmaids and the other girls getting ready looked and felt beautiful as well, there were NO complaints. I rather was told thank you for booking who I did and that is so relieving when you want the best for your girls! Katie and Amanda were so kind and made the entire morning feel fun and relaxed. I have never loved my makeup more than I did on my wedding day—I honestly didn't want to take it off at the end of the night (and it stayed on all night)!! THANK YOU, Katie, for bringing my vision to life and making me feel so beautiful and confident. You're truly the best in the game, and I can't recommend you enough to any bride looking for an incredibly talented and genuinely caring makeup artist!"
Madison Hood
Hi, I’m Megan! I studied Nursing at Towson University and am currently a full-time nurse in the Oncology ICU at Johns Hopkins. While my career in healthcare is my main focus, my love for makeup and beauty has been a constant passion of mine from a young age.
I’ve been doing my older sister’s makeup for homecoming, prom, and special events since I was a teenager, and it sparked my interest in makeup artistry. I officially started learning professional makeup techniques in college, where I trained under Katie, and began assisting her at weddings and special events in 2021. Katie and I actually met in college and became best friends when she was announced as my “Big” when I joined my sorority.
Since then, I’ve had the privilege of training 1:1 with Katie and have been working alongside her at weddings for almost four years now. In addition to my makeup artistry, I’m currently training to become a nurse injector, so you can trust me with all things beauty, inside and out. Outside of makeup, I love spending quality time with my family and friends and finding moments to relax and unwind.
Hi, I'm Madeline! I'm a luxury makeup artist specializing in timeless soft glam with flawless skin, radiant finishes, and effortlessly elegant makeup. Every look is thoughtfully customized to enhance your natural beauty while leaving you feeling confident and beautiful.
A proud self-taught artist, I founded my beauty business in 2024 while balancing a full-time career in pharmaceutical sales. My passion for makeup, attention to detail, and commitment to creating a personalized experience ensure every client feels cared for from start to finish. I'd love to be a part of your special day!
Instagram: @makeupbymadelinep
Website: www.makeupbymadeline.godaddysites.com
With over 8 years of experience in the beauty industry, David Starr is a luxury makeup artist serving Baltimore and the surrounding DMV area.
Specializing in refined soft glam and elevated full glam, he is known for creating flawless, timeless looks that photograph beautifully while maintaining an effortless elegance in person.
His artistry blends precision, sophistication, and a personalized touch, ensuring every client feels confident, radiant, and exceptionally cared for from the first brushstroke to the final reveal.
Instagram: @dsartistryy
Hi, I'm Erica! I'm a licensed esthetician and makeup artist with over five years of experience in the beauty industry. I spent five years at About Faces Day Spa as both an esthetician and makeup artist, where I developed a passion for skincare and creating beautiful, personalized makeup looks.
Today, I freelance throughout Maryland and beyond, helping brides feel confident, radiant, and like the very best version of themselves on one of the most important days of their lives.
When I'm not glamming brides, you can usually find me chasing after my two daughters and spending time with my family!
Instagram: @estheticsbyericamua
Website: estheticsbyericamua.com
