11/08/2016
MAKEUP FOR PHOTOSHOOTS
You will have an advantage as a photographer if you know how to apply makeup well for the subjects in your photoshoots . Even if you work with a makeup artist, as the photographer, you are ultimately responsible for the overall look in your images, so you need to be aware of how makeup can contribute to the look of your images. Having a good knowledge of makeup for photoshoots will allow you to get the look you envisioned for your images.
Here Some Tips of Makeup:
Tip 1. The eyes are the focal point in most portraits, so you need to make sure the makeup really exaggerates the eyes, so they stand out very well. The bolder the color, the more defined the eyes will be. Even if your subject normally wears brown or gray mascara and eyeliner, bold black will look much better when photographed.
Tip 2. For blush, highlighter and eye shadow, you have the option of powder or cream products. For photographers who are just beginning to learn about applying makeup, powder is the better choice, since it is fairly easy to blend. Once you have some experience with blending color on a face, you can experiment with cream products, which typically are a bit longer wearing, but they take a lot of work to get the color blended into the skin.
Tip 3. At minimum, make sure you keep the concealer, powder, lip color and lip gloss handy during the photoshoot for touchups. If you are working with flash and studio lighting, you will need to touch up the makeup more often, because the lights will be warm and can make the makeup start to melt or slip slightly. You will definitely need to reapply powder to ensure the subject’s face does not appear shiny at any time. If you work with an assistant, this is a great job to assign to them.
Tip 4. Don’t forget hygiene at photoshoots! If you’ll be using makeup for photoshoots frequently, invest in good quality makeup brushes, because you’ll need to wash the brushes regularly, and cheaper brushes may shed and fall apart after several washes. Buy disposable mascara wands from a supplier like Sally Beauty, so that you are not using the same wand on more than one person. Mascara should be replaced every three months, even if it’s been used very little. All other makeup products should be replaced every six to nine months, even if you haven’t used it all up by then.