Every artist needs to learn skills to successfully apply makeup on subjects for photography, fashion
shows, film, and television. These opportunities allow an artist to express her or his creativity.
There are no limitations when working in advanced artistry.
Applying makeup for photo shoots involves specific techniques that depend on a number of factors: Lighting: Indoors or outdoors? Film or digital technology? Color or black-and-white? Style: What image does the photographer want?
The makeup will differ depending on the purpose of the photograph—whether it is a passport photo, a wedding shot, a model in a natural outdoor setting, a corporate portrait, or a highly stylized fashion or beauty shoot. There is no one rule for how to do makeup that will be photographed. But the lighting in which you do the makeup is very important. I often do makeup with the model facing a window or, better yet, on the photo set with the lighting that will be used in the shoot.
Some guidelines follow that will help you understand the process and develop just the right look each time.