Professional Makeup Artist and Licensed Esthetician, Joanne McDonough is the founder & proprietor of Joya beauty Makeup and Esthetics Studio. She continues to follow her passion for professional skin care, makeup, health and beauty by studying under leading makeup instructors at the top institutes.

Makeup artist to award winning photographer's Joanne's makeup artistry has been seen on FOX 25 News, Maine PBS, Portsmouth Magazine, NH Wedding Magazine, Runway Fashion Events for Grace Ormond Wedding Style and Marriage Magazine, product showcasing events as a free lance artist for Chanel, La Bella Bride Magazine and at Weddings and special events throughout the Northeast U.S.

Joanne is a Certified DNI PRO and MAC PRO makeup artist as well as being a member of NH Professional Photographers Association, the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Association and coordinator for the American Cancer Society's Look Good Feel Better program at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, NH

A licensed esthetician in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts, Joanne has devoted years to the study of makeup artistry and skin care with well-known industry experts, including:

Linda Mason
World renowned makeup artist Linda Mason founded Linda Mason Elements in 1987 after rising to the top of her industry. Before moving to the US she spent 12 years in Paris, five as a model and seven as a makeup artist. She has had two books published. Her photos and artwork have won awards and been published and exhibited in the US, Japan and Europe. Joanne recently completed an extended in-depth study with Linda refining her skills in editorial, fashion and beauty makeup.

The Powder Group
Founded by Michael DeVellis, a 14 year veteran of the makeup artist industry, and based in beauty capital of the world New York City, The Powder Group is made up of a collective of talent that spans the makeup artist industry and the globe. Artists and presenters are working experts from the areas of film, television, theater, fashion and editorial. Seminars, lectures, workshops and special events cover every area of makeup artistry. Joanne continues her professional development by attending One-on-One sessions in beauty makeup for bridal and the fashion industry, as well as refining her air brush techniques which allows her to customize her experience to fit your exact needs.

David Nichols
David Nicholas International - Boston

David Nicholas is an internationally known; Boston, MA based Professional Makeup Artist with over 25 years experience in the field. He is the proprietor of DNI, Inc. an Advanced Makeup Training Center and Photography Studio. DNI, Inc. is the first and only Makeup Training and Photography Studio on the East Coast that is licensed with the Board of Cosmetology.Joanne attends DNI Advanced Makeup Training Center on an ongoing basis and has graduated with honors from all of their intensive hands on programs. The curriculum included Extensive, Commercial, Reconstructive and Corrective, Theatrical and Masters Makeup Techniques Programs.

Eva Marie Denst
MakeUpMania - NYC

Eva Maria teaches Makeup for Motion Pictures at the University of Southern California's Cinema/Television Department. She is a Journeyman Makeup Artist in Local 706 and a Professional Makeup artist working in Hollywood and with the entertainment industry as well as being the owner and primary instructor for all classes and seminars at her New York studio, training and retail location - MakeUpMania. Joanne completed Eva's courses in Bridal and Air Brush makeup techniques and continues to update her professional makeup skills with personal instruction from Eva on a regular basis.

Pamela Taylor
Makeup Inc. - NYC

One of New York City's most sought after makeup artists and educators. Pamela Taylor works in television, film and print. A favorite with top fashion and celebrity photographers, Pamela boasts a clientele of celebrities and fashion models. Known for her Hydration Technique, Pamela's makeup applications have a unique water-painted quality. She is author of an internationally published makeup textbook and is the owner and director of the Pamela Taylor Makeup Studio and Academy in NYC.

Catherine Hinds
Institute of Esthetics - Woburn, MA

Joanne is a graduate from the Advanced Skincare and Science 600 hour program at the Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics.The Institute, founded in 1979, was granted the first accreditation of any esthetic school in the United States. Today the Institute is nationally accredited by the Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and offers state-of-the-art training in all areas of esthetic education. Curriculum designed and implemented by Catherine Hinds. Catherine and An Hinds are co-authors of Milady's text book, the esthetic professions primary textbook used in all major the esthetic programs throughout the country.