Lesley Whitby

A firm favourite with top fashion and advertising photographers, makeup artist Lesley Whitby is highly regarded in the industry.

Lesley is renowned for her ability to create a flawless face and emphasise natural features while being meticulous and professional, bringing a glamorous flair to each project she works on.

With over 20 years of experience, Lesley has collaborated on innumerable covers and editorial shoots for publications including Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, Dazed and Confused, ID Magazine, Elle Magazine SA, Elle China and Hello and worked on ad campaigns for brands including Nivea Singapore, SA Lux, Vaseline and Ponds.

She has had the honour to work with many high-profile and celebrity clients including Princess Charlene of Monaco, Arianna Huffington, Kelly Rowland, Alek Wek and Lenny Kravitz amongst others. No stranger to cutting-edge fashion looks, Les has been nominated for a number of awards, winning the L’Oreal Make-Up Artist of the Year and SA Fashion Week Artist of the Year award and is currently the resident Head of the Department for Make-up for SA Fashion Week.