PREPPING FOR A PHOTOSHOOT DURING COVID
MAKEUP:
Prior to Covid, it was easy - go to the salon or have a makeup artist on hand. If you are comfortable with going to a salon, go for it. But what do you do if you aren’t comfortable with having someone so close to your face?
Today I will focus on a natural makeup look.
If you aren’t used to wearing makeup and like a natural look, I will give you some fairly easy makeup ideas in order to get you camera ready.
Foundation. If you have skin that is uneven in texture and color you should use a foundation. Foundation will help to conceal under eye darkness and will help to even out your skin tone. I don’t recommend concealer because it can be very easy to overuse and that can make even more uneven color variations. Use a Foundation that matches the color of your face and neck . If you will never use it again, then go with a foundation that doesn’t cost much. Revlon has some great inexpensive foundations in multiple colors that look good on camera. If you think you might want to keep using foundation, then you might want to try a product that is good for your skin. I use a local company called Aislings Organics. I like them because they are cruelty free. There are many natural and organic products on the market to choose from.
Powder. A translucent powder will reduce shine and set your makeup. Shine on your face does not look good in photos. If you have a powder brush, that would be the best way to apply it. If you are using your powder puff that comes with the compact than just lightly blot your face on your nose, your forehead and your chin. Stay away from your eyes and your cheeks.
Eyebrows. Well defined Eyebrows are probably the most important place on your face where you can help define your look. First, get rid of any hairs that are clearly not where they are supposed to be. If you are a light skinned blonde - Mac has a wonderful blonde pencil. If you are blonde you can go a little darker than your hair. If you are a brunette, you don’t want to go too dark and try to match your hair. I prefer pencil to brushes because they are crisper, more defined and last longer. There are many new eyebrow products to choose from because well-defined eyebrows are in right now. Follow the chart attached to get your eyebrow shape.
Lip color. Lip color can add a nice touch to your face, but is not the most important for photos. Less is more, as I can easily add more color in editing. Make sure your lips are moisturized and not chapped. If you tend to get chapped lips start moisturizing diligently up to a week before your shoot. You don’t want to have strips of skin hanging off your lips the day of your shoot..
Always remember, eating lots of fruits and veggies, and limiting coffee and alcohol several days before your shoot will help to reduce puffiness and give your skin a natural glow.
