Makeup shoot with JH

litespeed · 06-13-2012

Shot two weekends ago. C&C always welcome. Thanks for taking the time to view.

Sailor Blue · 06-13-2012

The makeup is fine but the model is slumping in the first image. The emphasis is also on the model and her dress, not the makeup.

The second image is well done, a beautiful portrait. Perfectly suitable for showing off the makeup.

Bobby Deal · 06-13-2012

First shot model looks like she is considering bolting on you. Even if the pose were good it is not a really composition for a makeup shot.

Second shot is great for a makeup shot though the frame could be even a bit tighter. When shooting images for the MUA's Book you want 2 shots for the makeup, one composed as this one is and one chin down eyes closed to show the work on the lid.

If the makeup artist is also the hair stylist then you also want three shots of the hair, front, side and back with emphasis on detail.

Also just as basic info on makeup shots skin smoothing is unacceptable. As a photographer evaluating the skills of an MUA via her book I want to be able to look at the photos and see what the model looks like before I get the photo into photoshop. If the image is already smoothed then I have no idea what her true skill level is when working with foundations, cover ups and blending. a Split second in portraiture hides all that info from me and to an untrained eye may leave one thinking the artist is brilliant when in fact she may not be even kinda good. Conversely you don't want to sharpen a makeup shot for all the opposite reasons you don't want to soften one.

litespeed · 06-16-2012

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.

06-13-2012	#1
litespeed Vicuna Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 142 CamelKarma: 205229 Gallery \| Blog	Makeup shoot with JH Shot two weekends ago. C&C always welcome. Thanks for taking the time to view. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member of PhotoCamel to open up the site's many benefits and features.

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Sailor Blue F1 Camel Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 3,488 CamelKarma: 71235 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Makeup shoot with JH The makeup is fine but the model is slumping in the first image. The emphasis is also on the model and her dress, not the makeup. The second image is well done, a beautiful portrait. Perfectly suitable for showing off the makeup.
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06-13-2012	#3
Bobby Deal PhotoCamel Supporter Photocamel Master Location: Las Vegas Posts: 5,102 CamelKarma: 1478167 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Makeup shoot with JH First shot model looks like she is considering bolting on you. Even if the pose were good it is not a really composition for a makeup shot. Second shot is great for a makeup shot though the frame could be even a bit tighter. When shooting images for the MUA's Book you want 2 shots for the makeup, one composed as this one is and one chin down eyes closed to show the work on the lid. If the makeup artist is also the hair stylist then you also want three shots of the hair, front, side and back with emphasis on detail. Also just as basic info on makeup shots skin smoothing is unacceptable. As a photographer evaluating the skills of an MUA via her book I want to be able to look at the photos and see what the model looks like before I get the photo into photoshop. If the image is already smoothed then I have no idea what her true skill level is when working with foundations, cover ups and blending. a Split second in portraiture hides all that info from me and to an untrained eye may leave one thinking the artist is brilliant when in fact she may not be even kinda good. Conversely you don't want to sharpen a makeup shot for all the opposite reasons you don't want to soften one.
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06-16-2012	#4
litespeed Vicuna Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 142 CamelKarma: 205229 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Makeup shoot with JH Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it. __________________ Members don't see ads in threads. Register your free account today and become a member of PhotoCamel to open up the site's many benefits and features.

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