It can be a little daunting! However, capturing that look for your portrait can be a little less intimidating
with a few simple steps. If you are not a makeup wearing, couture donning individual, then don’t try to
be the day of your shoot. Alternatively, if you are a fashionista, be your authentic self. The first step in
all of this is to embrace your own individuality, and capture it.Here are a few simple beauty tips to capture the best YOU possible! -
While it sounds obvious, take care of your skin! Wash your face, once in the morning, and then before bed.
A solid option for all skin types (and organic to boot) is Coconut Oil! Coconut oil acts as a “smart bomb” for your skin – if you tend to have dry skin, it moisturizes, if you run oily, it regulates the skin by keeping oil glands and sebum production in check! It also acts as a sunscreen, and is an antibacterial agent! -
In that order of importance! If you do nothing else, a little makeup application in these zones will make your features POP!
In makeup application, there are no rules!
Many will tell you there are. Yes, standard rules work
( i.e. bold eye and downplayed lip vs. bold lip and downplayed eye). If it is your own personal style, downplay or “bold-up” whatever your see fit.
If you choose to go with a professional stylist or makeup artist for your shoot, these are helpful tips:
* If
you choose to wax your eyebrows, or any facial hair, make sure you do so more
than 72 hours before your makeup application. Waxing removes the outer layer of skin,
leaving it “slick” and difficult to retain makeup.
* If
you decide to get a facial, or give yourself a facial, do it at least a week
earlier than your shoot. It is very
typical to have an initial breakout after your facial, which means its
working! However, it’s nice to avoid
having blemishes on your special day!
Don’t wash your hair the day of styling!
That’s it for this week!
Enjoy your shoot, relax, be yourself!
Your photographer has it all handled!
