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Courtney Thistle
Makeup Artist • Stylist • Creative Director
Bridal & Events • Editorial
BC

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straight out of a fairytale ✨

Creative Director @thistleartistry
Couple S & N @simone.mariie
Photography @mariahburchell
Content Creator @brifrasercreative
Florist @groovybloomsflowers
Hair Stylist @blendbysarahm
Makeup Artist @thistleartisty
Makeup Assistant @kaelymua
Dress @selkie

And joined by two of my faves @mariahcoulombephotography and @biyaparasphotography ❤️

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A love story somewhere between the wildflowers and the moors

Creative Director @thistleartistry
Couple S & N @simone.mariie
Photography @mariahburchell
Content Creator @brifrasercreative
Florist @groovybloomsflowers
Hair Stylist @blendbysarahm
Makeup Artist @thistleartisty
Makeup Assistant @kaelymua
Dress @selkie

And joined by two of my faves @mariahcoulombephotography and @biyaparasphotography ❤️

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The outtakes of mentorship…

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what a weekend! 😅

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A beautiful day, an intimate gathering, and a lively couple surrounded by the people they love most. 🤍 Timeless elegance with a classic French twist.

@aknittig
@jaysondomingophoto
@thistleartistry

#VictoriaWeddingStylist #VictoriaBCWedding #FrenchTwist #VancouverIslandWedding #BridalHair

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Living in that midnight sun state of mind ☀️ 🌙

the team:

Creative Director @thistleartistry
Model @sofi_rodriguezf
Photographer @mariahburchell
Content Creator @kelseyshayeervin
Makeup Artist @sabrinamorimakeup @thistleartistry
Hair Stylist @glamstyledbycatherine
Stylist @thistleartistry

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As the wedding season begins, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our wonderful clients - past, present, and future - and to our incredible team.

To our clients, thank you for trusting us with such meaningful moments. It is an honour to be part of your day and to bring your vision to life. Your continued support, kind words, and referrals mean more than you know.

To our team, your talent, professionalism, and dedication are the heart of everything we do. Because of you, we’re able to create an elevated experience for every client.

We’re so grateful to be heading into this season together.

Design work by @mahale_studio

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My Pivot Year

I’ve been quiet lately. Every time I go to post, I get stuck on what to say. There’s so much happening in the world, and it often feels strange to talk about the things that have brought me joy when so much around us feels like a dumpster fire.

But I’m learning that reflecting on our feelings—and still celebrating the small and big wins—can be grounding when life feels heavy.

This year, I started two new jobs, neither of them makeup-related. I spent a lot of time feeling like I wasn’t a makeup artist anymore. Which is silly.

But this ended up being the year I found my creative community. I met people who have genuinely changed my life. I learned, I grew, and I rediscovered my artistry in a way I didn’t expect.

When I look at these images of myself, I don’t just see me. I see the incredible team of artists who showed up, supported me, and brought their magic. I got to be part of so many shoots that now live rent-free in my mind—moments filled with learning, laughter, and electric creative energy.

Thank you to my creative community… but especially Mar.
@storyof.mar thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone, helping me dream bigger, and helping me see myself more clearly.

It’s important to keep working on your craft that lights up your soul.

And to the whole creative crew: your energy and talent are unmatched. Much love ❤️
Photography and creative styling / coaching @storyof.mar
@storyof.ugc
Hair wizard @beauty_at_dawn_
Best stylist and coach @aj.cracken
Makeup genius @thistleartistry makeup
@marinevemakeup
@bluskyereal
@mafe_curiel

#creatives#art#makeup#hair#beauty#branding#mua

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Hey so we got our wedding photos back from @jenkins_photo and I’m about to be a content nightmare for the next few weeks and I’m so sorry 🙈

To kick it all off though I wanted to feature the ✨lewk ✨

I cannot emphasize enough how obsessed I still am with this dress I love it so much and thank you SO MUCH to the incredible people I worked with for florals and makeup and hair y’all KILLED it!!! And thank you to @lisasbridal for taking my dream dress by @allwhowander and adding my dream flutter sleeves 💕

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Pt 2 of the Sabrina Carpenter inspired photoshoot 🤍

Photography @biyaparasphotography @mariahburchell @mariahcoulombephotography

Planning & Coordination @loveinbloomcollective

Venue @pendrayinnandteahouse

Models @brooklynnexo @assiversal
@dereklewers @ethan.poitras @zanebartlett

Florist @groovybloomsflowers

Tan @alohaatan

Content creator @3danielleevans

Creative Direction, Makeup & Styling @thistleartistry

Hair @beauty_at_dawn_

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I think you know what this is 🔥

Results at the end!! 🤠

FINALLY posting from this shoot!! 🤪 a super fun afternoon spent with a fantastic team!✨

@lightemup.tv
@thistleartistry
@sabrinareiserhmua
@misslaurennpederson
@anaungureanuu
@matthewemccormick

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the sparkle 💍🤍

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