Bailey's Makeup Tips for Photos:
1: Make your eyes pop. By this, I'm not saying you have to make them pop by slathering on an entire pot of hot pink eyeshadow -- don't read this wrong! Whether you realize it or not, your eyes are typically the most important feature on your face. Any photographer should know and tell you that when they're composing a shot, the eyes are the feature that we focus on. Pay special attention to your eyes, and let the rest of your face come together after that.
2: Neutral colors photograph better. If you know me well enough, you know that I have a small addiction: collecting eyeshadow palettes. One of my favorite ones is Coastal Scents' 88 Ultra Shimmer Palette. As fun and funky as the colors may be, most of them are ones I could never wear either in person or in photos. The best colors to use when putting on your face for photos are simple neutrals. If you're wanting a natural look, a light sweep of a taupe eyeshadow, some brown eyeliner, and black mascara are all you need. However, if you like something more dramatic, enhance the shape of your eyes by using deep, warm browns, black eyeliner, and black mascara. Remember: neutral doesn't have to be boring. If you absolutely need a pop of color, smudge a jewel-toned shade along your lower lashline. Bright teals, deep plums, and electric blues look great with a simple neutral eye.
3: Mascara, and lots of it. Don't ignore your eyelashes. Put on an extra coat or two. If your lashes start to look clumpy or like spider-legs, then you've put too much on. But, a few extra coats shouldn't hurt. Your lashes are what frame your eyes, and a good coat of mascara will make them stand out. If you're into false eyelashes, please use them! I understand that they are not for everyone, but they really help bring all the attention to your eyes when done right.
4: Fill in your eyebrows. A lot of women don't do this for a photo session or night out, and they certainly don't think about doing it in everyday life. However, if you think about it, your eyebrows frame your entire face, and a stronger eyebrow will, again, bring more attention to your eyes. Don't feel like you have to fill them in with a jet black liner, of course. Most companies now make eyebrow kits that are easy and quick to use, with wonderful results. The typical rule of thumb is that if you're a blonde, use a shade about two shades darker than your hair, and if you're a brunette, use a shade about two shades lighter than your hair.
5: Don't be afraid of blush. Blush brings a bit of warmth to your face and really makes you look alive. I know a lot of girls that skip out on blush because they're afraid of looking like a clown. If you're one of those girls, try a peachy/coral shade. You'll find it much more natural and less harsh looking. Another rule of thumb: if you're using cool colors (blues, greens, purples, etc.) on your eyes, use a warm based blush & lipgloss to balance your look out. And vice versa, if you're using warmer shades on your eyes (oranges, yellow/golds, maroons/reds, etc.) use a cool based blush & lipgloss. If you're wearing neutral eyes, either warm or cool blush & gloss will work.
6: Bring chapstick. Chapped lips are very hard to Photoshop, and don't photograph well. Plus, your lips will thank you for it, anyways. :)
7: Don't fret if you're having a breakout. A lot of girls, especially seniors, flip out and contemplate rescheduling a photo session because they're having a bad skin day. If you're worried, just ask your photographer ahead of time if they'll remove blemishes or blotchy skin. Most photographers these days do so anyways, without asking, but please, please ask anyways! (This goes for any other problem areas you may have -- I won't remove freckles/moles, birthmarks, scars, etc. from any of my clients' skin unless they specifically ask me to. If you want something removed, just discuss it with your photographer.) Plus, stressing over your skin will only make matters worse, so calm down, relax, and don't worry about it!
I know that probably seems like a long list to you, but keep in mind, you don't have to follow every rule. These are just a few general guidelines that I've picked up over the past few years. If you're lost on how to do your makeup for a photo session, I strongly urge you to look into getting it professionally done. Just give a salon such as Belladona (in Cape) or Concepts (also in Cape) a call & see if you can schedule an appointment. Sephora (inside JC Penney) also has very knowledgable and talented consultants that can help you create the perfect look for your photo session. (And if you go to Sephora, I highly recommend Darla. That girl can work some magic, ;).)
It's time for the video tutorial! This is by Marlena from Makeup Geek. She is by far my favorite "makeup guru" on Youtube. She does use a lot of expensive products in the video, but scroll down past the video... I've given you some more affordable products to try that are also easier to find in either the Cape/Jackson area or are very inexpensive to purchase online.
I hope that you all enjoy and I truly hope this is helpful! Please leave a comment here or on the Facebook page if you'd like to see more of these posts or if you'd like to see any specific hair/makeup look.
Bailey's List of Similar Products:
- Instead of Palladio Eye Primer ($8), try ELF Eyelid Primer ($1 at Target).
- Instead of Makeup Designory's Espresso Shadow ($13.50), try NYX Dark Brown Shadow ($5 at NYXcosmetics.com).
- Instead of Makeup Designory's Onyx Shadow ($13.50), try NYX Black Shadow ($5 at NYXcosmetics.com).
- Instead of Makeup Designory's Chamois Shadow ($13.50), try NYX Taupe Shadow ($5 at NYXcosmetics.com).
- Instead of Makeup Designory's Bone Shadow ($13.50), try NYX Nude Shadow ($5 at NYXcosmetics.com).
- Instead of Makeup Designory's Peach Blush ($16.50), try ELF Studio Blush in Candid Coral ($3 at Target).
- Instead of Lorac's L2 Luminizer, try ELF Shimmering Facial Whip in Toasted ($1 at Target).
* If you're like me and you really enjoy playing around with makeup, I suggest investing in Coastal Scents' 88 Warm Palette for lots of beautiful, neutral eyeshadows. As the name suggests, you receive 88 different shades and even though they're about the size of a dime, this palette will last you forever. At only $24.95, it's a steal! You couldn't even get two individual MAC eyeshadows for that price.
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