Make Up Tips for Photography

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