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Look Great from Every Lens with Makeup Pro Valerie Hammer

You’ve got it, now show it off.

Enhance your natural beauty with professional makeup by Valerie Hammer—for events, portraits, or everyday wear. You deserve to feel as good as you look.

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Feel beautiful everyday

Hi, I’m Valerie

For twenty years, I’ve been helping people look their best with natural, feature-enhancing professional makeup application and makeup lessons.

I want my clients to feel confident when they walk out of my studio. To smile wide with the right shade of lipstick, feel glam at a gala, and take those family portraits for lifelong memories.

Why? Because everyone deserves to feel beautiful everyday.

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Chic at Every Age & Stage

Professional makeup shouldn’t just be for your wedding day. You deserve to look chic at every age and stage of your life.

Let’s get you camera-ready confident for whatever life has in store.

  • Life Celebrations

  • Maternity Photos

  • Media Appearances

  • Real Estate Agent Photos

  • Speaking Engagements

  • Special Events

  • Author & Book Photos

  • Boudoir Photography

  • Editorial Photography

  • Engagements & Proposals

  • Family Portraits

  • Headshots 

Real People, Real Reviews
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“Working with Valerie was superb from start to finish. She listened and worked carefully all the while putting me completely at ease.”

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Your Questions, Answered.

  • I take clients of all ages, skin tones and genders. I truly believe that makeup is for everyone.

  • Most appointments take place in my makeup studio in Silver Spring, MD - just outside of Washington, DC.

  • I will travel onsite for 3 or more clients. This service is limited to Monday-Friday and, on a case-by-case basis, weekends.

  • I exclusively schedule lessons Monday-Friday.

    If I open a weekend date, it’s typically reserved for makeup application appointments for special events.

  • You can inquire through the form about availability or book directly through our system.