Anna ElleStudio

Anna ElleStudio is the business of Anna, a makeup artist and photographer in Neuchâtel. Her site describes her as "Maquilleuse et photographe Professionnelle" and, unusually for a small Swiss beauty supplier, it publishes a price list: bridal makeup costs 160 francs and includes a trial before the wedding, and makeup for guests, witnesses and other occasions costs 80 francs. For a couple planning from abroad, that makes her one of the easier suppliers to budget for, even though the site is written almost entirely in French.

Who she is

The introduction on her homepage is short and personal. It says Anna is passionate about photography and makeup and began her path 7 years ago ("Elle a commencé son parcours il y a 7 ans"), that the work remains a passion and a breath of fresh air in a complicated world, and that she is there to welcome and accompany clients in private and professional projects. It describes her as calm and reassuring by nature, in the page's words "De nature calme et rassurante elle sait mettre les personnes à l'aise devant le camera ou dans des services de maquillage", meaning she knows how to put people at ease in front of the camera or during makeup. It ends by inviting clients to contact her about any kind of project that matters to them.

The site does not list formal training, diplomas or memberships, and it does not name a studio address beyond the city in the page title.

Bridal makeup and guest makeup

The price section has two makeup cards that matter for a wedding. The first, MAQUILLAGE MARIÉE, is 160 francs and "Inclut Essai avant le jour J", so the trial before the wedding day is part of the price rather than an extra. The card also carries the line "Frais de deplacement si sur Littorail", travel costs if on the Littorail. The site does not explain the term, does not say which locations it covers and does not give a travel rate, so any couple marrying away from Neuchâtel should ask what travel will cost for their venue.

The second card, MAQUILLAGE SOIRÉE, JOUR, TÉMOIN MARIAGE, INVITÉS, covers evening makeup, day makeup, the wedding witness and guests, at 80 francs each, and states "N'inclut pas l'essai": no trial is included. A bride who wants her mother, sisters or witnesses made up on the morning can therefore price the whole group from the site alone. One bride's review on the page says Anna made up both her and her mother for the wedding.

The services overview adds that her makeup can be booked for day looks, weddings, artistic, sophisticated and themed looks. The menu also lists a Makeup Entreprise page for business clients, but the site shown here does not describe that service.

Photo sessions

Anna also works as a photographer, and her photo prices are on the same page. She offers mini photo sessions indoors and outdoors, and names the kinds of shoots she does: pregnancy, family, solo, portrait and professional needs, for example a sports coach. The TARIF PHOTO DOUCEUR costs 250 francs, lasts 1 hour and allows 2 different outfits; the page recommends a version with professional makeup, at 330 francs. The TARIF PHOTO SUBLIME costs 400 francs, lasts 2 hours and includes 15 optimized, developed photos; the page presents it as a longer set without the stress of starting and finishing, with different outfits and different lighting, indoors or outdoors. For a shoot in a professional studio or a larger project, she adds 160 francs for renting the space.

The site does not offer wedding-day photography. Its photo sessions are portrait shoots, and nothing on the page describes coverage of a ceremony or reception. A couple who like the idea of a portrait session before or after the wedding, with Anna doing the makeup as well, can ask about combining the two; the page does not describe such a combination.

A further section describes photography as a therapeutic tool: sessions aimed at rebuilding self-esteem after trauma or major upheaval. That sits outside wedding planning but explains the tone of her site.

Makeup lessons

The Cours d'auto maquillage is a self-makeup class for people who want to learn to do their own makeup, use products they have been given, find a style that suits their face, or give a workshop as a present. One of the reviews on the page comes from a client who booked a makeup workshop for a bachelorette party (an enterrement de vie de jeune fille) and says Anna handled a group of 10 people and gave everyone time. For a bride planning a hen party with her friends, that is a relevant option.

What clients write

The page carries seven reviews, most in French and one in English. Emma writes that she hired Anna for her wedding makeup and that she is "DOUCE, CALME ET TALENTUEUSE" and "ELLE EST À L'ÉCOUTE ET EST TRÈS PROFESSIONNELLE". Another bride writes that the makeup was "TRÈS NATUREL ET MAGNIFIQUE" and held all day. Monika, writing in English, says Anna was "extremely attentive to what I wanted" and that the makeup for her wedding day received many compliments. A portrait client praises her "SENSIBILITÉ DEVANT LA CAMERA", and a course participant says she learned "TECHNIQUES DE MAQUILLAGES SIMPLE ET EFFICACES".

What the site does not settle

The site does not state which languages Anna works in. It is written in French, with one English review; that is not a statement that she works in English, so a couple who need English should confirm it in their first message. The travel note is unexplained, as described above. The site publishes no cancellation terms, deposit or payment method, and does not say how far ahead to book or how many people she can make up on one wedding morning. The contact section consists of a form (whose placeholder text had not been replaced) and a link to her Instagram account; no phone number or email address is shown.

Who it suits

Anna ElleStudio suits a bride marrying in or around Neuchâtel who wants a clear price before making contact. The bridal rate with an included trial and the flat rate for each guest make it simple to budget for a small group. Her reviews stress a calm, attentive manner and a natural result, which suits a bride who wants to look like herself on the day.

The caveats are the unexplained travel charge, the missing contact details beyond the form and Instagram, and the lack of any statement about English. Couples marrying further from Neuchâtel should settle the travel cost before booking.