5 Powerful Make-up Secrets for Glamour Images

Let us talk about a subject many glamour photographers under-estimate – this is the importance of make-up. With make-up it’s much simpler to accentuate or conceal some details of your model’s face, make her look enigmatic and even more beautiful. The applications are indeed limitless, and so should be your creativity. Make-up plays sometimes a vital part on the beauty shots, so we will pay attention to some really important issues on this matter.

The majority of beauty photographers practise two approaches to deal with the issue of make-up:

- they allow the model to develop her own artistic image and apply make-up;
- they use the services of a professional stylist.

however, none of those ways is perfect – your model may not even know that her casual make-up could well be “washed away” by studio lights and become almost invisible on the photograph; cosmetics specialists often have quite high fees and little time. Whatever the case, chances are that will not be satisfied with the possible outcome.

That’s why all beauty photographers have to know the basic rules for applying studio make-up, so their Glamour Photos wouldn’t suffer.

1. Face powder. Applying powder for a glamour session can be described in one word – MORE. It is invaluable when it comes to making your model’s face appear smooth and mat. Even if the model refrains from it on her daily routine, she should make an exception for a studio session.

2. Facial make-up. For studio shoots you should normally use darker cosmetics than one would in life. Bright and extensive studio lights can make it bleak and barely noticeable – make it heavier and darker. Never-the-less, facial make-up shouldn’t be too distinct – it has to be applied in a smooth and subtle manner. In order to achieve a smooth “oval face” effect, this make-up should be used below the cheekbone and under the chin.

3. Lip color. In order not to lose the models lips on the picture, she should apply something one shade darker than in life. Black lipstick is not very appropriate for a glamour photo, so mind it. Too light hues often fade out almost completely, so try to stick to the golden middle.

4. Accentuating the eyes with shadow. This one should be lighter, unless you want your model to look as if she’d had a sleepless night with a bottle of bourbon – I wouldn’t. Light shades work better, for they brighten up the model’s eyes; it’s likely to work better than dark and obscure eye shadow.

5. Heavy but neat. Using much cosmetics doesn’t mean you are allowed to make a mess of things – that’s why don’t rush your model to the camera and give her some time to perfect her looks (this is especially important concerning eyes and lips). When time is of essence, she should work on the make-up before the actual studio session. To ensure the make-up remains perfect, having your model’s cosmetics case at hand is a must.

If you mind these pieces of advice, both the artist and the model will benefit. Both of you will have great portraits and will look forward to future sessions of Artistic Glamour Photography. Try to take pleasure in trifles – even if it results in devoting more time to cosmetics!

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