Lights, Camera, Action!

Are you getting your pictures taken for senior pictures, head shots, or just for fun? Make sure you're makeup looks perfect and flawless! Putting on makeup for a photo shoot can be a bit different than day makeup and stage makeup because of the bright lights from the camera flash. If I ever do my makeup for a photo shoot, here are some guidelines I follow.

Always put on full coverage foundation. The camera catches all you're imperfections so make sure you're foundation make your skin looks smooth and concealed. I recommend using a primer beforehand to make sure the foundation has a smooth canvas to be applied on. After you apply your foundation, be sure to use a powder to matte your face down. You don't want oily skin in your pictures! If your want more of a dewy look in your pictures, I would recommend using a highlighter in the places you want brightened like your cheekbones and the top of your lips. This way you can still have dewy look without looking like you're sweating.

Blush is so so important for a photo shoot. Blush/bronzer can outline and enhance your face structure, which is so important because the bright lights and camera can really hide your facial structure. So be sure to enhance it with some blush and bronzer! If you're going for more of a lighter, daytime look, just apply some blush to look more fresh and flirty. If you're going for a dramatic look, apply bronzer in the hollow of your cheekbones for definition and a darker blush to blend with the bronzer.

For me, I will always where fake lashes for a photo shoot because my lashes are so short. Fake lashes can open you're eye wider and bring more depth in your eyes. I will go for more natural fake lashes so it doesn't look like I have fake lashes on in the pictures. If you want a more dramatic look to your pictures, go for the big crazy lashes! I always like to apply some mascara to my fake lashes after I put them on to make them seem more natural as well.

For lip color, it really depends on what your a wearing for the photo shoot. I would always find something that complements your outfit. So if you're wearing greens, blues, and peach colors, go for a peach tone lip. If you're wearing yellow, pink, and navy blue, go for a pink lip. If you're wearing red, black, or white, go for that bold red lip! But, it really just depends on what fits you're skin tone and your outfit.

These are just some tips on having the perfect makeup for a photo shoot, I hope your pictures turn out great!

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