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Tips on photographic make-up:
This is
not the day for a dramatic change in your appearance. Stay with a
look that is natural for you. Although make-up is different for
photographs, don't over do it. A professional make-up artist would
know the best ways to make you look "picture perfect" for your
wedding day.
Don't over
use concealer - Concealer should be applied in light layers with
powder in between. Too much concealer can bring out under eye bags,
and the wrong shade of concealer is worse than none at all. One
shade lighter than your foundation should be used. If the under eye
concealer is too light for your skin tone, the flash from the camera
will reflect the light, making you look like you have a white mask
around your eyes. (not a good look)
Use powder
to eliminate shine - With flash photography you tend to be much more
shiny. Powder from your hairline to your dress line. This will
insure that your skin tone stays even.
Have your
eyebrows shaped - They frame your eyes and add balance to your face.
Fill in your eyebrows- Eyebrows seem to get lost in pictures. Use a color
similar to your natural color. This will also give
them definition. I like to use colored powders because pencils can smear.
Eyes - Use
neutral eye shadow color. White or bone under the brow works as a
high lighter, and soft browns near the crease will add depth. If you want to use color, (blue, purple or green) use it sparingly . Please
don't use the color that is the same as your eye color. Choose
contrasting colors, they will make you own eye color stand out.
Eye liner
- Use a dark brown or grey liner (black is too hard looking). If you're
using pencil, make sure to set it with a powder (same color) over
top. Liquid liner is nice but can flake, and is some times shiny. I
prefer to use cake liner.
Eyelashes
- Use black water resistant mascara. I like to wait until after the
wedding (crying) is over to put mascara on the lower lashes. Curling
your lashes will make your eyes look bigger.
Lipstick
and lip liner is a must - Balance those beautiful eyes with lips
that don't fade away. A lip pencil will define your lips and keep
them from feathering. I like to use a color that is slightly darker
then the lip stick, but well blended so there is no definite line.
If you choose a matte lipstick the color will last longer. Glosses are great but they need to be reapplied a lot.
Always
have your wedding lipstick, liner, and pressed powder with you for
your formal pictures. Most photographers won't tell you if you're
shiny so put someone( who's not in the pictures) in charge of touch
ups.
Black and
white photography - A make-up artist is a must.
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