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For a headshot, makeup should be simple but very well done. What does this mean? The make up should help the viewer focus on the eyes and the mouth -- which are the essence of the head shot.
Foundation Even the "perfect" complexion has variations in color, pore size and blemishes. We don't want to see these in the photo! A liquid foundation should be applied to the entire face and neck to smooth and even out the skin. Use much more than you would for an evening out. You don't need a $30 tube of foundation. The extras promised with the expensive stuff are not going to help out. It's more important that you pick the color and tone to best match you skin. Concealer Under the Eyes The youngest model may have "bags" under the eyes - it is not necessarily a sign of age or of a dissipated life! The color of the skin under the eyes is often darker and may have greenish, bluish or purplish tone compared to the tops of the cheeks. A liquid concealer will cover this up. Take care to get the concealer completely under the lower eyelashes. The Eyes Have It! Our portrait will focus on the eyes and the mouth. Large eyes are inherently attractive which is why there are so many makeup products for the eyes. But we're not in the business of selling eye makeup so take it easy here! Our goal is to open up the eye. |