Photography make up is slightly different from daily make up applications. Here are some pointers -

         Lighting:

         Use natural lighting ?for example, near a big window with lights coming in

         If photography is taking place outdoors, do so around 4pm to 5pm, when the sun is about to set. Soft lighting makes a person better

         Preparing the face:

         Wash, exfoliate, tone and moisturize your face before applying make up

         Oil control is very important. If you can, use oil free formulated products

         Keep hair away from the face

         To reduce puffy eyes, use Preparation H

         Foundation:

         Choose a thicker formulated foundation rather than the sheers ones that are used in daily applications so that all blemishes are covered easily

         Blend foundation from chin to neck so that they are of the same colour

         Powder: Use lots of it, and reapply between shots, to create a mat finish look

         Concealer:

         2 shades lighter than skin to cover blemishes and dark spots; apply before foundation application

         Contouring:

         Contour cheeks and eyes to create a sculpted look

         Use foundation in a shade that is 2 to 3 shades darker than normal skin tone

         Eyes:

         Highlight eyebrow bones using light shadow to create lively eyes

         Avoid eyeshadow that is too frosty or shimmery ?it?l appear shiny

         Apply eyeliner with precision

         Use waterproof mascara

         Overall application needs to be than normal make up

         Lips:

         Use lipstick and liner of same colour, in a shade darker than natural lip colour

         Noelle Wong sees and unveils beauty in people. She is the owner of iN-IMAGE! Inc., a personal image consulting company in Toronto that offers one-on-one consultations and workshops to help people increase their personal presence. For inquiries please contact her at noelle@in-image.com. Visit her website at http://www.in-image.com