We are continuing our Face Friday: Make-Up series with Ranique 🙂 and some photo ready make-up tips:

A week ago I did make-up for a very special bride in Jeffrey’s Bay.
After a trial, my bride-to-be decided to go with the nude look, because she wanted her wedding photographs to reflect that of natural beauty.

Now today I will not be doing a tutorial but will rather give you some make-up tips to help you look your best when you are photographed:

1.  Use matte colours –
Although shimmer can look great when applied, if you are a little unsure about what to do, it’s always safe to go with matte colours. 
You see matte make-up won’t reflect light, making it easy to apply and blend  and also much easier to photograph.

2.  Fill in your brows –
Even if you don’t fill in your brows on a daily basis, fill them in for your pictures. 
Your eyes and face will look so much more complete if your brows are looking polished. 
This especially goes for blondes.  Blonde eyebrows will disappear in photographs.

3.  Go a shade or 2 darker with your foundation –
Ever notice how some people look a bit spooky in pictures?
That’s because due to exposure on a camera when working with flash photography, make-up will photograph 2 shades lighter.
Now for stage make-up, I usually apply foundation 2 shades darker then my normal/actual skin shade because the lights on stage has the same effect as the flash of a camera, so I’d recommend doing the same for make-up for photos.
I also recommend doing your blush, eyes and lip colour a little more vibrant than you normally would.

4.  Use powder –
Even if your make-up is applied perfectly, if you look shiny in your pictures it can ruin your whole look.  Once your makeup is complete, use a finishing or setting powder to make everything more matte. 
I recommend even taking some powder with you for touch up, especially if it’s a warm day.

5.  Wear false lashes –
If you want something more natural, buy the individual lashes and just put a few on the outer corners.
This i recommend only if your lashes are short… otherwise use your mascara to create volume and length for your lashes.

6.  Apply your make-up in natural light – When you put on your make-up, sit by a window or in a room with a lot of natural light. 
This will give you the best idea of what your make-up really looks like, and how it will look in the pictures.

7.  Wax –
Make-up does not adhere well to peach fuzz.  Whatever you normally wax on your face, wax it before your pictures. 
I suggest waxing at least 48 hours before your pictures to give enough time for any redness and swelling to go down.

8. Wear lip gloss-
When it comes to photos, lip gloss is a must. 
Especially if your lips are on the smaller side, wearing lip gloss really helps them look full and plump in pictures.

9.  Wear black mascara –
Some people think black is too harsh for their skin tone, but I promise that when it comes to pictures, black looks good on everyone. 
Wearing black mascara will bring out your eyes a lot more than brown will. 

Here pictured below is the beautiful Gillian with her bridal make-up in the nude!