Why I include a professional makeup artist | EB Boudoir

I thought it would be important to talk to babes about why I include a professional makeup artist in my sessions.

When you think of a photoshoot, you automatically think of the whole experience; lighting, a photographer and the team behind it, the makeup artists.

There is a reason that this relationship exists between photographer and makeup artist or even a stylist.

They work in tandem with each other as artists. Contributing to the creation of each other’s work, one is hard to find without the other. Professionals are uniquely skilled and talented, with the same goal and vision:

making your dream a reality.

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Why I include a professional makeup artist

I have to say, working with the incredible professional hair and makeup artists over my career, we can all agree on one thing:

How important it is to look your best and, more importantly, feel your best in front of a camera.  

 

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Makeup

plays a specific role in how one looks on film, from lighting to product to color and contour.

There are important reasons why particular makeup is great for day wear and others for high-resolution images.

Now, day makeup is intended for your day-to-day life, simple, easy to wear, and captured effortlessly by the naked eye. There is quite a significant difference when you wear professional-grade makeup products as they sit on top of the skin and tend to be layered.

When you first sit in a makeup chair, the experience might feel a tad unusual. You may even feel ‘overdone’ or wonder, ‘Is this too much?’ or ‘why do I feel like a Kardashian sister ready to film?‘.

Perhaps this is not your everyday look or vibe. Um, hello?! Me neither! (even though I love a good binge-fest with the keeping up with the Kardashians). Rest assured what shows up on camera is dramatically different than what you see in person. A professional makeup artist can match your foundation flawlessly, even blend a couple of various products together to get your best hue.

 

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They understand the face shape and contour best. The idea is not to change your face shape but naturally highlight – contouring is just about outlining the natural curves in your face shape and avoiding shadow. Lighting will be designed to reflect and bounce off your stunning features.

Highlighting your best angles and what we call “catching the light’. This is where both the makeup artist and photographer’s work are simpatico in their vision to take you from every day to the goddess. 

Lashes

Who knows how to better to apply them than my pro makeup artist – These babies are meant for the camera.

They read like natural lashes on camera, giving your eye a glamorous lift, shaping and complementing your face’s structure.

We see a lot of, shall we say, less than appealing false lashes that have been glued on and way overdone for a Sunday afternoon! Professional artists will expertly apply these bad boys with no messy glue sticking around on your eyelashes. When you come for your photoshoot, you already have a vision for your dream look.

This is where you and your professional makeup artist will meet, chat, get familiar with each other and design your incredible concept together. This is a fun and relaxing chit-chat.

It is a great way to have you settled in, as those nerves will be fluttering while we prep you for your shoot!

 

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My pro will be able to take your vision and create your ‘look’ using the right products that have you standing out on camera.

Trust me, babe, they are a master of ‘concept to reality,’ and you are the canvas.  I would highly suggest taking full advantage of your makeup after your photoshoot!  Schedule a night out after with the girls, your bestie, or your lover. Strut it like you mean it! Glamazon.

This is your time, you goddess you! Your EB|Boudior experience is about pampering you, so come ready to have some fun and enjoy. 

 

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With all of that in mind, you may be thinking, I don’t know if my vision is really glam? I have a different concept in mind. Yes! We love that! And embrace all things natural and authentically beautiful.

That’s why we offer the RAW session for women who want to show off their incredible natural beauty. These photos sessions are some of my favorites, it lends to so much creative freedom and expression.

Looking forward to capturing you in whichever way you feel is authentic to you.

 

XO,

EB