Make Up Studio
Posted on Thursday, September 28th, 2006 at 2:14 pm
Studio portrait session – make-up and outfit?
For experienced studio photographers:
My mom scheduled a family portrait session for her, my sister and me. She’s wondering if we should look into getting a make-up artist to do all our make-up so that it looks perfect (we haven’t had a portrait done since my sister and I were little kids). I was wondering if you, as a professional photographer, think this is necessary or if you can do it on your own keeping a few tips in mind.
Also, for the family portrait (will be in B&W only), my mom wants us all to wear outfits that show our individual personalities. I’m the young career woman in the family with kind of a clean, classic, but trendy style. I was going to wear dark jeans, pumps, a white/blue 3/4 length button down shirt with a black sweater vest. Does this sound okay or too distracting?
Thanks for any comments (serious ones only please).
I have seen all kinds of makeup jobs done…from the Tammy Faye to the Granola (none)…and I would probably suggest that professional makeup is not 110% necessary. But it will make your mom feel good about herself and that IS 110% necessary. So go along with that. You’ll look pretty when you’re all dolled up.
I like your outfit. It’s not too fussy, it’s clean, it’s classic, it’s simple. I find that outfits which are too patterned or too fussy end up taking away from the subject. And I kind of like her idea! That’s really cool! I’ll have to remember that for OUR next family portrait.
And while I adore B&W, I would say to do some colour too…you are paying for the makeup job, and colours are a great thing. You might not end up purchasing the colour, but at least you will have some variety and the choice.
Have a great session!
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