Joe J Simon

BIO

From his fast walk to his immersion into the diverse culture of New York City theatre, concerts, films, museums, galleries and restaurants, Joe J. Simon is a true New Yorker! The same way that Joe is captivated by the city carries over to the way that he becomes inspired by his surroundings on a shoot. Born in the Bronx, NY, he and his family moved to Florida where he attended University of Florida to study art. After he began his career in graphic art and fashion illustration, he realized makeup was his true calling. Joe prides himself on being the utmost professional- from always being punctual, to listening to what the client wants and to paying close attention on the set. He is an avid yoga practitioner, which in turn helps him to create a relaxing work environment. Joe is known for his ability to create anything from a natural beach look to all out glam while keeping the individual in mind and tailoring the makeup to bring out the best in them. The greatest compliment for Joe is when the shoot is over, models and celebrities alike feel so comfortable in their makeup that they leave with it on (and we know how most like to take it off right away!) Well regarded among his celebrity clients, photographers and leading fashion and beauty magazines, Joe has had the opportunity of working with top actors and singers such as Marcia Gay Harden, Hayden Panettiere, Hugh Jackman, Mariah Carey, Edie Falco, Molly Shannon, Rosario Dawson and Sara Ramirez to name a few. Joe's ability to put his client completely at ease while creating a natural yet glamorous look makes him one of todays most sought after makeup artists. 

Photographers: Adam Fedderly, Anders Overgaard, Andrew Eccles, Antoine Verglas, Arthur Belebeau, Ben Watts, Bill Diodato, Bob Frame, Bob Gruen, Brian Doben, Brigitte Lacombe, Bruce Weber, Bruno Gaget, Bumper, Cameron Krone, Chris Nicholls, Christophe Jouany, Cleo Sullivan, Danielle Levitt, Deborah Feingold, Dewey Nicks, Didier Gault, Dominique Palombo, Donald Christie, Emily Shur, Eric McNatt, Erez Sabag, Eric Ogden, Erin Patrice, Brien, Firooz Zahedi, Frank Ockenfels III, Gavin Bond, George Holz, Gerald Forester, Gideon Lewin, Gilles Bensimon, Greg Kadel, Guy Aroch, Henry Leutwyler, Jack Guy, Jeff Riedel, Jim Wright, Jesse Frohman, Jiro Schneider, John Huba, John Mark Sorum, John Ragel, Kacper Kasprzyk, Keith Lathrop, Kenneth Willardt, Len Prince, Marc Royce, Marc Hom, Marco Glaviano, Mark Seliger, Mary Ellen Mark, Matt Jones, Markus Klinko, Melanie Dunea, Michel Arnaud, Michael Meyers, Michael Neill, Michael Williams, Mike Ruiz, Nigel Parry, Ondrea Barbe, Patrick Demarchelier, Perry Hagopian, Peter Arnell, Peter Beard, Rafael Fuchs, Raphael Mazzuco, Richard Burbridge, Robert Ascroft, Robert Erdmann, Robert Trachtenberg, Robert Maxwell, Roger Moenks, Roxanne Lowitt, Ruven Afanador, Sante D'Orazio, Stewart Shining, Terry Richardson, Timothy White, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Theo Westenberg, Todd Eberle, Tony Notarberardino, Torkil Gudnason, Troy House, Troy Word, Willy Camden.

Celebrities: Abigail Breslin, Amber Tamblyn, Annette Bening, Beck, Ben Stiller, Bill Clinton, Bjork, Calista Flockhart, Cameron Diaz, Carly Simon, Channing Tatum, Christie Brinkley, Cynthia Nixon, Debbie Harry, Devon Aoki, Drew Barrymore, Edie Falco, Elle Macpherson, Elvis Costello, Famke Janssen, Fantasia, Francis McDormand, Gabourey Sidibe, Gena Rowlands, Gina Bellman, Glenn Close, Gretchen Mol, Hayden Panettiere, Hillary Clinton, Hope Davis, Hugh Jackman, Ian Mckellan, Isabella Rossellini, Isabelle Huppert, Jaime King, Jane Krakowski, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, James Gandolfini, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jane Seymour, Jeff Daniels, Jenna Fischer, John Mellencamp, Julia Stiles, Julianne Moore, Kathleen Turner, Katie Couric, Kelly Rowland, Kevin Spacey, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lady Antebellum, Lena Olin, Lenny Kravitz, Leonor Verela, Leslie Bibb, Liam Neeson, Lili Taylor, Lorraine Bracco, Lynn Whitfield, Marisa Tomei, Mariska Hargitay, Mary-Louise Parker, Mia Farrow, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Marcia Gay Harden, Mariah Carey, Mark Wahlberg, Melanie Griffith, Michael Michele, Michael Pitt, Mike Meyers, Mila Kunis, Mira Sorvino, Molly Shannon, Mo'nique, Natalie Martinez, Natasha Richardson, Naturi Naughton, Nia Long, Nicole Ari Parker, Nicole Sullivan, Nikki Reed, Nina Garcia, Orlando Bloom, Oscar De La Hoya, Paula Abdul, Portia DiRossi, Patricia Clarkson, Patricia Heaton, Paulina Porizskova, Queen Latifah, Rebecca Romijn, Rachael Ray, Regina Hall, Regina King, Rose Byrne, Rosario Dawson, Rosie O’Donnell, Rosie Perez, Saffron Burrows, Sheila Nevins, Siobhan Fallon, Sofia Vergara, Sara Ramirez, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Silverman, Sean Connery, Whitney Port.

Editorials: Advocate, Allure, Brides, Black Book, British Vogue, Bust, Cosmo Girl, Cigar Afficionado, Conde Nast Traveler, Cosmopolitan, Details, Elle, Esquire, Entertainment Weekly, Essence, French Elle, FHM, Flaunt, Glamour, German Vogue, GQ, Hamptons, Harpers Bazaar, In Style, Interview, Italian Allure, Official, Marie Claire, Martha Stewart Living, Maxim, Movie Line, New York Magazine, O Magazine, Ocean Drive, Paper, People, Redbook, Rolling Stone, Russian Glamour, Spanish Marie Claire, Swedish Cosmopolitan, Self, Seventeen, Spin, Tatler, Town & Country, TV Guide, Vogue, Vanity Fair, W.