MAKE UP TIPS FOR A PICTURE - PERFECT FACE

Ok ladies, who doesn’t want to look absolutely gorgeous on their wedding day? Not only because it’s such a special day but also because you’ll have your picture taken over and over again.. The right makeup can make all the difference in the world. So whether you’re doing your own makeup, having a friend do it, or going to a professional, we are sure you’ll find these tips useful. Oh, and please do us a favor, under no circumstances should you go to a tanning booth or use a spay tan right before the wedding!




1. BLEND, BLEND, BLEND

You can use your everyday makeup, but use more than you normally use every day. Many makeup professionals use airbrush makeup, the method of choice for high-definition TV, because it’s lightweight, waterproof and gives flawless coverage.



2. SOMETIMES LESS IS MORE.

Use less makeup for a day wedding and more for evenings. You can get dramatic with eye makeup.



3. DONT SKIMP ON CONCEALER

Use a moisturized concealer on the thin, sensitive skin under the eye. If your concealer isn’t moisturizing, blend it with a skin cream. For blemishes, first treat them with a natural or over the counter anti-inflammatory, then cover with concealer.



4. DO A MAKEUP TRIAL RUN

It’s the only sure-fire, stress-free way to make certain your makeup will look beautiful.




5. NOT ALL MINERAL MAKEUP IS CREATED EQUAL

Titanium dioxide, a chemical used as sun block, can reflect flash, giving the bride a ghostly appearance. In 2009 makeup artist Annie May launched a line of mineral makeup especially formulated for photography called Advanced Mineral Makeup. May promises it won’t white-out the bride under a flash.



6. USE WATERPROOF MAKEUP WITH STAYING POWDER

You don’t want to spend your reception in the bathroom reapplying your makeup. Foundation, eyeliner and mascara all should be water proof. And in case you cry (and you probably will), have a tissue or handkerchief handy to gently blot your tears right at the eye.



7. KEEP YOUR LIPS MOISTURIZED AND COLORED

Dry lips look dreadful in photos. Have someone carry your lipstick for you and touch up often. Matte and gloss lip-stick both photograph well, and be sure to use blended lip liner for enhanced definition.



8. DON’T FORGET THE GROOM

If the groom is red faced due to too much sun (or drinking), a little powder can help. That goes for shiny heads, too. And it’s a good idea to slip a tube of Chapstick in the groom’s pocket for his dry lips, as well as a handkerchief to dab “well-wishers’’ makeup smudges off his suit.



9. REMEMBER to apply foundation and powder to your neck, shoulders and
décolletage-you want your head to look like it belongs to your body!



Hope you enjoyed these tips! They are courtesy of Bridal tips for a picture-perfect face By Lorna Gentry ppmag digital edition March 2009



Kenya & and Peter

Southern Oregon and medford wedding photographers