Invoice templates for freelance makeup artists billing clients and production companies for bridal, editorial, and commercial makeup.
A makeup artist invoice is issued by a freelance or self-employed makeup artist to a client for professional makeup application services. Freelance makeup artists work across a wide range of sectors: bridal and special occasion, editorial and fashion, film and television, commercial photography, theatre and stage, and personal clients. The invoicing approach varies by sector. For private bridal and event clients, invoices typically cover individual services with a deposit system. For commercial, film, and television work, makeup artists charge a day rate plus a kit fee and any production-related expenses. UK freelance makeup artists typically study at accredited schools such as the London College of Fashion, Greasepaint, or Delamar, or hold BTEC or NVQ qualifications in Make-Up for Media and Performance. Professional membership with the British Association of Film, Television and Screen Make-Up Artists (BAFTS) or similar organisations is valued in the commercial sector.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bridal makeup (wedding day) | 225 | appointment |
| Bridesmaid makeup | 110 | person |
| Makeup trial | 100 | appointment |
| Commercial day rate | 450 | day |
| Kit fee (commercial) | 75 | day |
| Special effects makeup | 350 | day |
For bridal bookings, issue a booking agreement and take a non-refundable deposit (typically 20-30%) to secure the date. Issue the final invoice 2 weeks before the wedding. List each service separately: bride, bridesmaids, and trial sessions. For commercial, editorial, and film work, invoice after the shoot on 14 or 30-day terms. Include the job reference, production name, and the contact who booked you. Attach your call sheet to the invoice for easy matching by production accounts. Kit fees compensate for consumables used and wear on your professional kit. Charge this on every commercial booking. For private clients, product costs are typically built into your service price. For group bookings (hen parties, event makeup), calculate the total across all guests and issue a single invoice to the organiser. Clarify in advance who is responsible for paying: the organiser or individual guests.