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Good luck girl

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Maybe a stupid question but..

I use to work on a local magazine as a photographer and graphic designer every summer. As I read at the membership application, photographers can also apply. Do you think I would qualify for a card?

TIA

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I got my card as a photographer... like you, I worked for a magazine. So here's what I did...

What I submitted was my personal business, my business card for the magazine, the masthead from one of the issues that lists me as a staff photographer (and credits me for cover shot with a model/car), and then for good measure I typed up a simple resume explaining the work I do with models. Since I do mostly automotive events and stuff, I decided I should explain that I do work with models in that particular industry and do a lot of studio shoots, since otherwise cars don't use makeup, haha.

Got my card in 3 weeks after I sent in my application I did call after 2 weeks, because I was getting antsy, and the guy on the phone looked up my information and told me that I did indeed get approved.

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My job at the magazine has nothing to do with models :S When an editor needs me for a report or an interview I go with them and take some photos, there are no models or studio, you'd say I'm like a photojournalist.

I would apply to MAC Pro Spain, and as I far as I know, the Pro program is very recent here. They ask me for two pieces of professional criteria, I think I could send them the editorial page of the magazine where they credited me (as a photographer and graphic designer) and since I don't have a business card as a photographer (I am mostly a graphic designer), I could make me a new one where I state I could also work as a photographer.

Maybe I'll apply because I have nothing to loose, but if there is no make-up involved in my work I guess I won't qualify

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Yeah, I'm not sure how much they check into the publications and what not. I worked for a car magazine, so nothing to really do with makeup, and I got approved.

Worse that can happen is that they'll deny you, heh.

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I have lurked on here for a while but out frustration here is my first post LOL.

I have been a freelance artist for 10 years now doing pageants, weddings any kind of events, recently my husband lost his job and out need and want, I applied for a MAC pro card. I mailed off my id, business card and contract on Dec 12, 2009 and today I received my denial letter. The letter states that I cannot use a contract as part of the credential part of the app.

I have spent thousands of dollars over the years at MAC and just needed the discount now to restock my kit for upcoming events. So what else can I use? I have letters of recommendation but they are from clients who don't have official letterheads. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks ahead of time for any recs!!!

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I was just reading the info online and it said contract on production company letterhead. So that may be the reason it got rejected.

sorry

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1) I hope you keep posting now that you've de-lurked and sorry about your DH's job, that's rough! Stick around though, you sound like you have some great experience to bring to the boards!

2) You could pretty easily make some sort of promo/comp card for yourself and submit that along with your business card, I think that would probably work.

I'm thinking you could make some sort of mailer (like a big postcard, or even a small fold-out brochure) that you would use for advertising or giving to prospective clients. That way, you'd be able to include some photos of your work, and some combination of: list of your specialties, qualifications (ex: 10 years experience!), you could even put a few short client quotes/recommendations on there from pleased customers (testimonials! that's the word I was looking for, lol), and of course your contact info/website (?).

That kind of card/mailer/ad would probably be a great thing for you to have on hand anyway

I have to get going (making myself late, whoops!) but I'll try to come back with suggestions of where you could find templates/examples of what I'm talking about to base yours off of if you were interested. It's a little work, but you could just get a couple printed at kinkos for right now (and then have the option to order a more bulk-print from an online printer later on if you wanted to actually use them for your business)-- it would only run you a couple of bucks to get a nice double-sided print on some heavy postcard-quality card stock.

*poof* instant resume-in-disguise to submit to MAC

Now, I would hate to suggest this and then have it not work, so if anyone with more experience wants to chime in and say if they think this would work or not, please do so!

Hope this helps!
meg

PS- I'm crazy-busy shooting right now (photo major, last semester) but if you wanted some help making this, I'd be more than happy to throw something together in photoshop or indesign for you if you sent me some of your photos and stuff. PM me if you want help! Whoops, really *am* late now, haha, I'll check back later.

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Thank You VERY Much for the ideas!!! This truely a great idea I wish I had thought of it LOL. I will work on the comp card this weekend and I mght take you up in your help!! This would also be wonderful for my future clients as well. Good Luck with school, I work and have reentered school myself so I know how busy it is! Thanks so much once again!!

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To my surprise, my card came today!!! I sent in two letters on company letterhead (one from JIVE label group) and another from a managed care company I worked an event for. I also sent in my business card as well as a personal recommendation (they don't accept those though. I received a call saying so).

Good luck to those who has tried. I sent it in on Jan 15, 2010 if you were wondering.


Kim
Makeup by Kim Porter

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congrats! that's great

mind if I ask if you sent it into the CA office or the NY office?

m

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I faxed it in. 905-944-6400

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I'm so excited! I got my card today! It took about two weeks after I sent it. I got the email before I saw a charge or the card but that was two days ago and my card was in the mail today

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congrats!
that's great

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so i faxed in my application today. i sent a copy of my ID, my business card, and two letters of reference. One from a private club that I've done tons of weddings for and the other from a local music label that i've done fashion shows, photo shoots and videos for.

hope i get approved!

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found out yesterday that i was APPROVED for the PRO card!!!

i was surprised at how quickly the process moved, i was expecting to be waiting at least 2 weeks for a decision. here's my timeline for anyone who's wondering how long it took:

• faxed in my application on the 3rd
• got a phone call on the 5th asking me to resend my ID because it was to dark
• called later in the afternoon on the 5th to make sure they had received my fax & was told i was approved
• they told me i should be receiving my card next week...now i'm just waiting

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Congrats on your card!

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You could try calling the Pro number and checking with them to see what your options are, in such extenuating circumstances. It's kind of hard if you don't have any proof, but is your photo on the advertisement material? Or on your site? Because then I'm thinking maybe you could send them your ID, plus the flyer or business card or whatever with your photo on it, they may accept it. But again, the best idea is probably to give them a shout.

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Thanks Abbey I freelance makeup but I don't od it often I see other people applied that way I think thats my best bet I do a few weddings a year and Im pretty busy during the prom season.

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Ok they wont take the letter of refferance they said they would take a flyer though which I have rack cards basically flyers that my friend use to keep in her business and pass out for me so Im going to send in business card. flyer and even though they wont exept it a copy of my bridal contracts on professional letter head along with my ID.

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Thanks to everyone for all of the advice!
I just now got my denial letter, which I have been expecting. I didn't realize I couldn't send in my own contract.
I faxed in all the material including a copy of my business card and my listed as a makeup artist on a program from a local performing arts school. I hope that material suffices!
Anyone have any suggestions?

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It seems as though they have changed the requirements or are now just being more strict.
I'm a freelance mua and do makeup for brides and girls going to prom etc. They denied me because I don't have professional letterhead for my contract. And apparently there is no way around it.

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Don't say that

I do the same thing they said I could send in my business card my and flyer I dont want to send it in and get denied. See they told me I couldnt send my contract in it had to be a contract for a business or company I worked for.

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Tat2dbeauty have u heard anything yet regarding ur application? I check back yesterday and they said I was "processing". I hope that doesn't mean DENIED! good luck everyone I will let u know if I hear anything soon!

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I havent sent mine in yet I wanted to take the time and gather all my information

Today I went and got my address changed on my ID to my current address
I have a pile on my desk with my MAC Pro Application, Business card, Flyer, My bridal Contract on letterhead, and a letter of refferance from a client.

I'm going to send it in on monday.

Was planning to fax it but what number is right 1-866-829-7743 or 905-944-6400

I really do hope I get approved because my brother and his wife are having an anniversry party to celebrate their 5 years of marriage just a small family gather but my brothers wife asked me to do her makeup for her and I'd like to get some items to use 1 being a foundation that suits her skin tone and her dress she is wearing is a jade color so Id like to find some shadows to compliment her dress for the evening I can't wait to do her makeup.

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My friend also does drag shows I guess theirs a big drag party coming up in april and hes lining me up some work that will be much fun let the creative side come out nothing will be to over the top hehe!

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I faxed mine to the 905 number. I was approved in about 2-3 days.

Good luck!

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February 13, 2010
　
MAC Cosmetics
To Whom it may concern:
I am writing this letter of reference for Heather *****, Heather has been employed as a free lancing makeup artist several times by me for special occasions most recently for my wedding on January 15th of 2010.
Heather is a very professional individual, she took the time with me to do a trial run of my makeup before my wedding so I would know what to expect on my special day. She was very informative telling me everything she was doing, what it was for, and how it would compliment my appearance. She made sure all makeup complimented my wedding colors and specifications.
Heather takes pride in her work and is a great individual all around.. I look forward to her doing my makeup again in the near future.
Sincerely,
Vicki ********

Some people have been asking for what people had their customers write I left mine up to my customer and I think she covered it from the makeup to professionalism aspect.
So heres an example for those of you who are looking and she wrote it on professional letterhead which I left off since it had her contact information.

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Faxed in my application today first time around my fax machine decided to only send the first 5 pages of my fax so I cancelled and redid it

it finally sent all 7 I called MAC pro to make sure it was received but they are not open today due to the holiday....

I thought only goverment offices were closed on presidents day oh well I will call tomorrow to make sure it was received.

Yes I sent 7 pages

2 of which were the original application, 1 that I had copied my business card flyer and ID on. another 2 pages with my contract on business letterhead and then another 2 which were refferences from people who used me as a makeup artist for special occasions.

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Wanted to update you I faxed in my application monday it was a family holiday for the MAC office so no one was in I called tuesday which was yesterday to see if they received it they didnt so I sent my whole fax back in called they received it but they needed a darker copy of my id and some pages were cut off so I used an efax on the computer so I wouldnt have issues with my fax machine faxed it again I called at 4:30pm last night and shes like the lady that recieves faxes is gone for the evening you can call back tomorrow morning (today) at 9:30 am. I called them at 9:31 they asked for my name and my address and shes like we received your application and your card will arrive in 2 to 3 weeks Im like what are you saying Im approved she said yes you are approved.

I havent seen the charge yet but she told me I was approved

For those who want to know once again what I sent in I sent:
My application
My ID
My Business Card
My Flyer
2 Letters of personal refferance from Clients
My special occassion makeup contract on business letterhead

MACKing did you follow up anymore on yours?