5 MAKEUP TIPS FOR BETTER FAMILY PHOTOS

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One thing I know a lot about is getting my photo taken. Cringy, but it’s true… I have a professional photographer that I work with twice a month to grab photos for the blog or social media, and I am on TV every other week too. And like most of you I try to get a family photo taken once a year as well to document my kids at each age. Before that, earlier in my career, I did hair and makeup for at least a hundred brides and also worked freelance on many TV, commercial and magazine shoots. So after all of that- I like to think I have learned a few tried and true tips for better makeup in photos. I want to share 5 of those tips with you- and I hope they come in handy next time you find yourself in front of a camera lens. [video here]

TIPS FOR BETTER MAKEUP IN PHOTOS

  1. PUMP UP THE CHEEK COLOR- Don’t get washed out by the bright lighting either outdoors or in the studio. Cheek color will go SO FAR when it comes to giving your face a 3D look, as well as help you to look healthy and bright.

  2. CHOOSE A LIPSTICK COLOR THAT YOU NORMALLY WEAR… JUST NOT NUDE- Again, don’t let your lips disappear into your skin tone, so pick a color thats a little more bold. BUT if you’re a gal that never wears red/pink/berry lipstick, then DON’T wear it for your photos either. It will feel foreign and unlike your true self.

  3. DITCH EYE LINER & FOCUS ON LASHES INSTEAD- This may be an unpopular opinion, but several of my photographer friends have agreed… eyeliner in far way shots does more harm then good. Our eyes naturally contract when we smile, making them appear smaller. And black eyeliner will only visually close them down further! Instead enhance the lashes with a good curl, lots of mascara or some falsies.

  4. MATTIFY SKIN AND LIPS- Under the spotlight we tend to get sweaty, so start with a completely matte base and lip. Glowy foundation or highlighter only makes you look oily and shiny from a distance, and can create major reflection issue in photos. This powder is cheap and amazing.

    Glossy lips cause a major problem if there is any breeze and a strand of hair (or your bridal veil) gets stuck in the stickiness. Gloss also transfers onto teeth more easily, and if there’s any kissing involved in your photos, matte will wear much longer with less transfer.

  5. SET YOUR MAKEUP BEFORE, DURING & AFTER APPLICATION- One thing I know for sure, is that photos always take longer than expected… and usually there is stress or nerves involved. Setting your makeup with a mattifying setting spray prior to foundation, and again after foundation will lock it place. Then do another spray after all of your color has been added. This one is my go to!

Hope you found this helpful for your next photo op! Be sure and share if you know someone else that may enjoy my blog, I so appreciate it! xo

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