Photography make up is slightly different from daily make up applications. Here are some pointers -
Lighting:
- Use natural lighting for example, near a big window with lights coming in
- If photography is taking place outdoors, do so around 4pm to 5pm, when the sun is about to set. Soft lighting makes a person better
Preparing the face:
- Wash, exfoliate, tone and moisturize your face before applying make up
- Oil control is very important. If you can, use oil free formulated products
- Keep hair away from the face
- To reduce puffy eyes, use Preparation H
Foundation:
- Choose a thicker formulated foundation rather than the sheers ones that are used in daily applications so that all blemishes are covered easily
- Blend foundation from chin to neck so that they are of the same colour
Powder:
- Use lots of it, and reapply between shots, to create a mat finish look
Concealer:
- 2 shades lighter than skin to cover blemishes and dark spots; apply before foundation application
Contouring:
- Contour cheeks and eyes to create a sculpted look
- Use foundation in a shade that is 2 to 3 shades darker than normal skin tone
Eyes:
- Highlight eyebrow bones using light shadow to create lively eyes
- Avoid eyeshadow that is too frosty or shimmery itll appear shiny
- Apply eyeliner with precision
- Use waterproof mascara
- Overall application needs to be than normal make up
Lips:
- Use lipstick and liner of same colour, in a shade darker than natural lip colour
Noelle Wong sees and unveils beauty in people. She is the owner of iN-IMAGE! Inc., a personal image consulting company in Toronto that offers one-on-one consultations and workshops to help people increase their personal presence. For inquiries please contact her at noelle@in-image.com. Visit her website at http://www.in-image.com
