Makeup for Senior Portraits in Portland Oregon
Makeup For High School Seniors
Let’s ask the question, “Do I need makeup for my senior photography?”
The short answer is, Yes, you do. I say this even though I've shot seniors that had no makeup on at all.
She had amazing skin, and for real, she didn't need any. You should never feel like you need any if you don't want any. Now, if you do want some makeup, what should you do and what works best for photos, because depending on the look you'd like to go for the makeup might be different then you think.
Honestly, I think the "minimal clean look" is popular right now and is a nice change from just a few years ago.
I asked my friend and favorite makeup artist in Portland to share her thoughts on the subject. Here's Ashley -
Ashley Bustamonte -
Hayes is spot on when he mentions the "clean minimal look." Honestly, that is what I would call the look you should go for when getting your Senior Photos done. Clean and minimal means you are just enhancing the features you already have. With that being said, I probably know what you are thinking, "but why must I wear makeup if I am just trying to keep it simple, and why must I enhance my features?"
Without enhancing your features, they tend to get lost in photography as well as cause your complexion to look flat. To prevent this, here are the must-haves to make those beautiful features of yours pop!
Base
Opt for a foundation that is more on the matte side, a concealer that is 1 to 2 shades lighter than your foundation for under eyes, translucent setting powder, and blush. Be sure to bring the setting powder along for touchups! This is crucial in the event you start to oil up or sweat; it will prevent unnecessary shine in your photos.
Eyes
Mascara and eyeliner will be a necessity to ensure your eyes pop in photos. Apply mascara to both the bottom and top lashes, and apply a thin layer of eyeliner along your lash line and waterline. For added dimension, sweep a medium matte brown eyeshadow on top of your eyeliner and blend to create a soft blurred line.
Lips
For Senior Photos, I always opt for a neutral mauve shade. In photos, this color tends to look just like the color of your lips in person but enhances the shape for photography purposes.
I hope this advice was helpful to you. Thank you for reading!
Thanks so much for the tips Ashley! I hope everyone got some help from this post and please feel free to ask any questions. We’re happy to help.
Makeup done by someone else definitely adds to the experience for your senior photos, but remember it’s about how you want to feel as much as how you want to look. If it doesn’t feel right, lighten it up and be more you.
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