Make Up Tips for Photography

I just ran past this article. Good general information, as we are asked about makeup from time to time.

Make Up Tips for Photography - By Noelle Wong

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 – it’ll 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/