Make up for a photo shoot

I am currently in my last year of studying this means there are multiple picture taking events coming up very soon. Whether its year book, prom or last day pictures. If you are like me and are dreading picture day as you are scared that you will be stuck with a terrible picture then the thing that helps me is to feel confident. I am very self conscious about my imperfections so if I wear makeup I feel alot better. So by ensuring my make up is on point I feel alot better. There are some do's and don'ts in terms of make up for photographs so here are my top 10 points for photography makeup.  

1: Lighten up

Avoid going to dark in your foundation shade. Have your shade professionally matched to your skin tone as close to the day as possible.

2: Matte is a must

For cheeks, stay away from shimmery powder, no exceptions. For eye lids keep shimmer strictly on lids

3:Primary focus

Primer is essential for keeping makeup intact. Its like the base coat of a manicure. Oil free versions are best and also sensitive skin friendly

4:Say no...

To spf. Primer and foundation should be spf free. Formulas containing sunscreen cast a ghostlike glow with the camera flash.

5: Line up

When lining eyelids start at the center and work your way to the outer edge. Lining the entire lid will cause your eyes to appear smaller. Use a slanted brush with a dark  shadow to line the lower lids.

6: More is more

A camera flash will wash out coours no matter what. Don’t be scared off by a dramatic finished look. It wont photograph that way.

7: Blend blend blend

When it comes to concelar, cheek contouring and eye shadow, a quality brush is key. The camera flash will highlight unblended edges, ccreating a clown like look, and unblended concealer will highlight fine lines.

8: Mellow yellow

To set make up choose a yellow based powder rather than translucent. Much like spf formulas, translucent powders cast a white glow when photographed.

9:Au natural

Always have a make-up applied in natural light. This will be the best indicator of how it will look when photographed.

10: Practise run

Don’t let the day of the occasion be the first to try your products. Consultations and trial runs are essential to creating the perfect final look.

A list of products I use;
Olay 2 in 1 primer, Rimmel lasting finish 24 hour foundation, Rimmel exagerate eye primer, Max factor clump defy mascara, Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 101, Technic black eyeliner pencil, Rimmel stay matte powder and Max factor eye shadow in pale pebble. 

I hope this helps you guys, if you tried this out and it helped you why don't you tag me in your pictures on instagram or twitter, love you guys 
Becky xx