Despite popular belief, looking great on camera doesn’t always require a makeup artist. In fact, most brides could probably handle the task themselves just by implementing a few professionals tips. As engagement photographers, we have captured so many beautiful and intriguing engagement photo looks. We know what it takes to make engagement photos look amazing. Because images are two-dimensional, it is important to be aware of which areas should be highlight, and which ones shouldn’t.
Here, we would like to share our professional tips for how to do your makeup for engagement photos. These photo-friendly tips will help guide you on makeup application that will enhance your looks rather than pull away …show more content…
It’s difficult to have clean makeup for engagement photos if you are beginning with leftover residue from a previous application.If necessary, consider giving your skin a facial or a gentle scrub treatment prior to your makeup application. Just don’t scrub too hard! You don’t want to irritate your skin. Having a fresh and clean base will minimize uneven makeup application.
Shadows Here, we don’t mean the pretty eyeshadows that go on your eyelid! We are talking about the shadows that can appear on your photos. Cameras have the tendency to enhance wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots. To ensure this doesn’t happen, select a lighter shade of foundation or concealer. Focus on the darker areas such as expression lines and around the eyes. Make sure you always blend your edges (into your hairline, under your chin, near your ears and around your brows.)
Blush or Bronze? Depending on how you apply it, blush and bronze can create amazing results when it comes to shading and contouring. When done correctly, they can produce a sculpted and appealing look. Bronzer can be applied lightly to the sides of the nose to minimize width. If you want more definition, use a darker shade of blush on the underside of the