Things You'll Need:
- Mirrors
- Blush
- Blush Brush
- Eye Shadow
- Eye Shadow Brushes
- Face Powder
- Foundation
- Lip Liners
- Lipstick
- Liquid Eyeliners
- Makeup Brushes
- Makeup Kits
- Mascara
- Foundation
- Lipstick
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Step 1
Make sure your foundation is yellow-toned (this applies for all ethnic backgrounds).
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Step 2
If you are African-American, it's a good idea to have light, medium and dark shades of foundation to allow for different gradations of color on different parts of your face.
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Step 3
Use the right color blush so as not to look washed out. Layer natural color first, and make it "pop" with a brighter color on top.
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Step 4
Define your eyes with shadow, but avoid dark colors on the lid - they make the eyes recede. Add mascara, but don't overdo it.
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Step 5
Choose deeper or brighter colors for strong lighting. Soft lighting, or daylight, requires less intense colors.
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Step 6
Apply makeup that works with your style. Don't put on a lot of it for more effect, but instead use more color and a bit more definition.
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Step 7
Avoid dark liner, extremely glossy lips, shimmery or bright shadows, and foundation and powder that's too pale.
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Step 8
Use good definition - e.g., careful lining of the lips and eyes - for black-and-white photographs.










Comments
Cookie66 said
on 3/2/2009 good article ta
divajinx said
on 1/19/2009 This sounds promising. I do have two questions to field to whomever can answer 'em: how do you hide blemishes so they won't show thru? I also have a scratch where I accidently stabbed myself in my sleep. How do I hide the scab?
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Plan ahead if you know what you are going to wear in the photo shoot. Make sure that nothing you wear on the way to the shoot will put a dent or a line on your skin. A good camera with a strong lens will show any lines on your skin left from the clothes or jewelry that you were wearing earlier (it can take up to 3 hours for all marks to go away).
For example, if you are taking a picture with your back exposed, you can have a bra line that shows up in the picture and Photoshop is great, but not as great as your natural skin.
Anonymous said
on 4/4/2006 Right before the picture is taken, take a deep breath and wait for the photo. This makes your eyes pop and gives your face a beautiful glow.
Anonymous said
on 3/16/2006 Watch out for some foundations that contain Titanium dioxide (SPF product) because in some lighting and photographs you may have a ghostly white face.
I always close my eyes when the flash goes off, so I do the opposite if I know I am being photographed. I keep my eyes closed and then I open them(after being warned).
Most people have a flattering side of their profile, find yours and work with it. Some people don't look their greatest when being shot full frontal-a profile shot may be better.
DMV and Passport Pics- keep your makeup natural and avoid dark makeup on the eyes.