Autumn makeup: options for a ball, outdoor photo shoots

Photo sessions don't happen often in a girl's life. Professional photographs are then hung on the walls, uploaded to social networks, and stored in albums in the most visible place. Therefore, to look impressive, you need to choose the right makeup for a photo shoot. Of course, it makes no sense to invite a skilled stylist and pay him a lot of money. You can use basic tips and create a cool, elegant and unusual look on your own. You also need to get yourself in order by putting on your favorite suit, dress, shorts or other clothes.

Preparatory stage

For some reason, many girls skip this step. In vain. It is necessary to prepare in advance, namely:

Carefully consider the image that will be conveyed in the photograph.
Choose clothes. You can use your favorite things or buy bright and fashionable models specifically for the event. They can be returned to the store after the shoot.
Make an appointment with a hair stylist to get a spectacular hairstyle or styling done.

Only after this can you think about makeup. It should ideally suit the image, every element of clothing and hairstyle.

Should I pay a makeup artist or do everything myself?

Often girls prefer to do their own makeup for a photo shoot. Nowadays, you can change your appearance for the better using special programs with a step-by-step algorithm or training videos on YouTube and other portals. You should contact a professional stylist only when you are not confident in your own abilities. Still, it is better to trust a specialist than to conduct dubious experiments on the image and subsequently receive negative impressions from the photo shoot.

Immediately before shooting

So, the photographer has made an appointment for you, and you are ready to create cool and unusual makeup for a photo shoot. But first you need to:

Wash and dry your hair thoroughly.
Clean your face with special products; it is better to avoid applying cosmetics.
There is no need to attempt a professional facial cleansing immediately before taking photos. This is done in advance. If you don't have time, refuse.
Prepare the products that you use regularly. This rule is especially true for those with sensitive skin. If you are going to experiment with cosmetics, you risk an allergic reaction. You probably understand that redness and irritation on the skin will not improve your look.

Important: when creating makeup for a photo shoot, it is better to take some minimum indicators than to overdo it with something. An overly pretentious image lacks naturalness.

The mirror is the key to details

Girls who are used to doing their own makeup are confident that they can easily apply makeup for a photo shoot step by step, using special programs. Indeed, if the hands are skillful, the task is easily achieved, but only with the use of a mirror that has a large approximation. The fact is that modern cameras are capable of capturing an image in as much detail as possible. And, if you forgot to shade a tiny spot, it will be visible in the photo. With the help of a magnifying mirror, you will remove the smallest defects on your face and create the perfect image.

What should makeup be combined with for outdoor photography?

Shooting outdoors requires special makeup, which must be performed by specialist makeup artists. Firstly, it must be combined with the style of the chosen clothing, shoes or accessories. Secondly, the makeup must correspond to the particular time of year when the shooting takes place. Thirdly, makeup should not go against the features of your face. The shape of the eyes, their color, the curve of the eyebrows, the shape of the face, and the length of the neck are of great importance here - the makeup artist can either emphasize all these points or make them invisible through well-executed makeup.

The location that was chosen for the photo shoot also plays a role. For example, a green meadow under bright sunlight and silvery frosty frost and snow require completely different shades of makeup.

But there are several tips that you need to follow to ensure that the image created for the photo shoot is successful .

Key

The foundation must be applied to a previously cleansed face, even if you are creating creative makeup for a photo shoot. Ideally, you will need at least three tones:

The first has a skin-identical shade. It is applied to the entire face.
The second tone is a shade lighter than the first option. They need to treat the delicate area under the eyes, nose, forehead and chin.
The third tone is the darkest. It is used to treat the contour of the face and cheekbones. This tone allows you to correct their shapes, you can focus on the beautiful contour and emphasize its advantages.

Important: try to pay attention not only to the face, but also to the neck and décolleté areas. Apply foundation on these areas as well. If you don't do this, your face will look like it's wearing a mask in a professional photo.

Makeup for photography: five tips from makeup artists

Maybe you have no doubts whether you need a professional makeup artist, but there is no opportunity to resort to his services at a photo shoot. In this case, the little secrets of real masters of their craft can help.

Makeup tips for a photo shoot from makeup artists:

Face tinting. Shooting in a studio is a time when you shouldn’t be afraid of a thick layer of foundation. Light and a camera will visually reduce its amount, but pigmentation, circles under the eyes, and fine wrinkles will be reliably hidden. When tinting, do not forget to cover your neck and ears with cream in addition to your face.
Correction. A makeup artist will make your face almost perfect for a photo shoot right in the studio. But since we are talking about working on makeup yourself, let us recall that there are several shades of foundation: a dark tone to hide, a light tone to highlight certain areas of the face. An example is the visual correction of a wide nose, when a darker tone is placed along the wings, and a light tone along the back from the eyebrows to the tip.
Mother-of-pearl and bronzers are a categorical no. During photography, these products give off glare and make the face look like a mask.
All makeup lines must be sharpened - errors will be especially noticeable in the photographs. At the same time, use long-lasting cosmetics: the risk that the makeup will “float” will be minimized.
Stock up on matting wipes and don't forget about gloss or lipstick. The makeup artist brings his own arsenal of cosmetics to the shoot, but you will have to touch up your makeup yourself.

The most difficult stage

Eyes are the mirror of the soul. A professional photographer is able to convey all the mysteries of the gaze, its sensuality. Therefore, proper eye makeup for a photo shoot is of utmost importance. To begin with, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with videos and master classes where cosmetics are applied specifically to this part of the face. Find out what secrets there are and what mistakes novice stylists make.

The choice of shadow application technique is key. To prevent them from rolling, pre-treat your eyelid, for example, with powder. You don’t need a lot of shades of shadows so as not to overload the image - three are enough. If you can't apply eyeshadow the way you initially want, avoid a too bright look. The most versatile option is pastel shadows. They look natural and are perfect for all ladies, regardless of eye shape and color.

If you want to make an interesting makeup for a photo shoot, then add shades of gold or chocolate. Black color is also suitable. And it’s better to avoid flashy bright burgundy and red shadows. Firstly, they are difficult to apply. It's easy to go overboard with saturation. Secondly, these colors are not suitable for many girls; they create an image with puffy eyes.

Here are some valuable tips:

Makeup for a photo shoot in nature

Regardless of what color type you have, we apply the face tone in three stages, for this we select not one, but three. Of course, before applying any cosmetics, it is advisable to wash your face and remove excess fat. The first tone for the face, depending on what color type you have, should be as close as possible to your natural one, but it must be matte. Matteness of the face is a very important factor for any shoot. This is especially important when it is carried out in nature.
The second tone should be lighter than the first; it is applied to the convex parts of the face (nose, forehead, cheeks) to give the required “volume” for the photo.
The third tone is the darkest of all, it is used to “draw contours”: they emphasize the line in the area of hair growth, apply it to the temples, to the cheekbones.
The transition from light to dark must be carefully shaded. The finishing touch is to apply loose powder with a brush to remove shine.
We paint our eyes. Of course, the style and color scheme you choose depends entirely on what skin type you have. And it depends on what style you chose for photography. One more point: if the shooting is carried out outdoors, then try to avoid excess shine when choosing shadows. For indoor use, shiny shadows are allowed. In any case, the first thing people notice in a photo is the eyes. Therefore, no matter what makeup you choose for a photo shoot, you need to emphasize the magnetism and power of your eyes.
Eyebrows – we pay special attention to them. Without beautifully painted eyebrows, any makeup will negate your efforts: your color type and choice of image, of course, play a role when choosing the color of an eyebrow pencil.
Blush is a must-have makeup requirement for a photo shoot. If your skin type requires the use of makeup in cool tones, then we also choose the color of the blush in cool shades, regardless of whether the shooting takes place outdoors or indoors.
Lipstick and gloss. It is important not only to be guided by the range that suits your color type and choose the right shade. Stylists recommend choosing a color depending on the age of the model: the older the model, the darker the colors you can use. When choosing bright clothes for a photo shoot, it is recommended to use lipstick of the same color. But it is better to avoid very bright colors if the makeup should look natural. If your lips are not plump enough, it is better to correct them with a pencil.

Once the finishing touches are done, shooting can begin. But that's not all: if the weather is warm outside and you have a photo shoot outdoors, then summer makeup has its own secrets.

Alluring lips are an important element of the image

When applying makeup for a photo shoot with your own hands step by step, pay attention to your lips. Let's say right away that you need to give up flashy and too rich lipstick - it creates a daring, vulgar image, plus it adds a couple of extra years to the girl. The recently popular purple shade will also not work. Your teeth will appear yellowed in the photograph.

Make a choice in favor of natural shades. To give your lips a clear shape, it is advisable to use a special pencil. In addition, with its help you can easily enlarge your lips visually. As a final touch, you can use a light glitter.

Blush provides freshness

Never forget about blush. With their help, the face acquires freshness. You can easily correct the contour using blush. Let's consider two options:

Cold makeup. The best option is pink blush.

Warm makeup. A blush of a calm peach color would be suitable.

Important: for a photo shoot, they choose a richer blush. Do not forget that you are under the lens of professional photographic equipment. If there is not enough blush, the image will look dull and lack freshness in the photo.

Some final valuable tips

To make your photo shoot in Moscow a success, use the following recommendations:

Give your eyebrows the desired shape a few days before your planned event. The day before the session, do not pluck your hair under any circumstances, otherwise the swelling will be recorded in photographs.
Be sure to bring powder with you to refresh your look at any time if necessary.
Discuss your preferred looks with the photographer in advance. Perhaps he will give some important recommendations that will allow you to create trendy makeup.

Photographer in Moscow Sergey Churnosov conducts cool and memorable photo sessions. You can consult with him about choosing makeup that is ideal for you. As a professional, he listens to the wishes of clients and gives valuable recommendations.

Great photos and... self-confidence!

A photo session with the participation of a stylist and professional makeup artist brings a pleasant bonus in the form of increased self-esteem and self-confidence among the fair sex. They see themselves in photographs as beautiful, tastefully dressed. Often, studios offer a photo session not only with the services of a makeup artist, but also with a diverse wardrobe, allowing you to create a new image. The successful work of the craftsmen gives an incentive to maintain a thoughtful image in the future. Agree, this is a strong argument to hire a makeup artist and stylist for the upcoming shoot.