VLCC Institute Makeup Photography Course

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Makeup Photography

• One thing to always remember as a makeup artist
  take a picture of your masterpiece or it never
  happened. Theres nothing more frustrating than
  poorly taken pictures of makeup. In the beauty
  industry, its all about showcasing what you can
  create with your expertise in makeup. As you
  advance in your career, employers will ask for
  your portfolio and this alone can make or break
  your career.
• Its all about finding the perfect lighting,
  angle and focus.
• Your photos represent you a as makeup artist and
  display your potential which will, therefore,
  score you more job opportunities.

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

• Your portfolio is your golden ticket as a makeup
  artist, so always make sure that it only consists
  of outstanding photos. It reflects who you are
  and what you can do as a makeup artist. If your
  pictures arent able to showcase your work well
  enough, clients may not appreciate it as much.
• Your portfolio gives the clients a glimpse of
  your potential and displays your creativity.
• It influences the look of the makeup. Capturing
  the perfect picture of your hard work will not be
  possible, if you are not observant enough.
• Exquisite pictures make the clients feel as
  beautiful as they look. There is no greater
  feeling than knowing that you have triumphantly
  been able to make your clients feel confident
  about themselves.
• A magnificent set of pictures means a great
  portfolio which means more value as a makeup
  artist. Poorly taken pictures drives away any
  potential clients.

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HOW TO TAKE GREAT PICTURES?

• Know the right angle appealing poses give a
• personality to the photos, so Yes, it
  matters. 
• Stick to plain backgrounds your focus should be
  on the makeup you want to exhibit you dont want
  anything else to steal your thunder! 
• Lighting is the key stick to natural lighting or
  consider buying a ring light. Poorly lit rooms
  are a big no no! An incandescent lighting will
  make the picture seem warmer. A florescent
  lighting makes the photos appear cooler. And
  natural lighting gives the best results in the
  right circumstances.

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• Invest in a good camera if youre lucky enough
  to own a DSLR, there are two things to keep in
  mind. The macro setting, symbolized by a
  silhouette of a flower, can be used to take
  close-ups of eyes and lips. And the auto setting
  is an easy way to get pictures of the whole look.
  But if you dont own a DSLR, use the rear camera
  to take pictures. No matter what phone youre
  using, the rear camera is always better!
• Retouch your photos but dont overdo it you want
  your pictures to look enhanced, but you dont
  want to go overboard with it. Itll only make the
  photo look unnatural. Filters are not your
  friend, in this case.
• With these tips, hope you will be able to share
  your pictures in the most effective way possible.

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