Professionally trained in make-up artistry and hair styling. Jess has worked at the leading edge of the beauty, fashion and design industries for more than 10 years.

She has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and her homeland New Zealand, constantly perfecting her eye for fashion and style. After receiving a scholarship in recognition of her natural talent, she completed a Diploma in Hair and Make-up Artistry at Auckland, NZ in 2000 followed by a Bachelor of Visual Communication/Photographic Design (BDes/HD) from Massey University in Wellington, NZ in 2006.

She has since teamed up with photographers and designers to create incredible looks for TV, film, music videos, fashion shoots/shows, advertising campaigns, commercial photo shoots and numerous weddings.

Now in high demand, Jess brings sophistication, style, passion and incredible artistry to everything she does!

Jess is committed to working closely with each client to create their own unique look. Her skills will create a glamorous look for a photo shoot, help a bride look truly beautiful on her wedding day and even teach people how to apply their own make-up.

Jess is down to earth, fun and friendly in her approach while maintaining a reputation for staying at the cutting edge of international trends in fashion and style.

Her services include:

  • Weddings
  • TV & Film
  • Music Videos
  • Commercial
  • Fashion
  • Portraiture
  • Catwalk
  • Special Events

Jess is available internationally. Currently she is based in Costa Rica. To find out how you can get Jess Silk involved in your next project
email her for more info.

Download Jessica’s CV here

Jessica Silk
Jessica Silk

* Above images – A homage to Gustav Klimt’s femme fatal women. These works were commissioned by the Wellington City Council, New Zealand in 2008 to be part of a collaborative exhibition of 8 emerging photographers. These images were displayed in the heart of Wellington CBD in an outside public installation as 3 metres high, double sided light boxes. The previous mayor of Wellington, Kerry Prendergast officially opened the exhibition and new park that it was built for it in August 08, the exhibition ran for 6 months.

Photographer Jessica Silk. Retoucher: Chris Clifton