Freelance make-up artist for shoots and screen

Photographers, production companies, brands, models and agencies, and sometimes individuals who want portrait or headshot sessions.

A day rate or half-day rate per job, with some work paid per shoot. Regular relationships with photographers and producers lead to repeat bookings.

• Camera-ready and editorial make-up techniques
• Continuity skills for film and video work
• Working well in a team on set
• Reliability and quick problem solving

• Public liability insurance, and check whether productions require you to hold your own cover
• Unpaid or 'for exposure' work can drain time, so decide in advance which jobs are worth taking
• Irregular work and long or early days, so income may be uneven
• Kit costs add up, and you will need to carry and maintain a professional kit
• Agree fees, hours and cancellation terms in writing before each job

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £3,500, depending on the size and quality of your kit. Kit costs add up, and you will need to carry and maintain a professional kit.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,500, depending on how often you book jobs and the fees you agree. Work can be irregular, so income may be uneven.

Check public liability insurance and whether productions require you to hold your own cover. Agree fees, hours and cancellation terms in writing before each job, and decide in advance which unpaid jobs, if any, are worth your time.