Make up that photographs well?

[Kim&Dan]

Normally I wear Bare Minerals and I can see that I'm wearing it in the mirror, however when I look at pictures it doesn't look like I have any on. SIL also commented recently that it didn't look like I had make up on when I did. I typically try to make it look fairly natural, but if I'm going to take the time to do it I kinda want people to be able to tell. I'm open to suggestions as I'm in two weddings in the next year and don't want to look washed out in the photos.

[casmgn]

MAC

[adlove]

May 14, 2012 16:10:43 GMT -5 Kim&Dan said:

Normally I wear Bare Minerals and I can see that I'm wearing it in the mirror, however when I look at pictures it doesn't look like I have any on. SIL also commented recently that it didn't look like I had make up on when I did. I typically try to make it look fairly natural, but if I'm going to take the time to do it I kinda want people to be able to tell. I'm open to suggestions as I'm in two weddings in the next year and don't want to look washed out in the photos.

I would take what your SIL said as a compliment!

But as far as makeup that photographs well, I usually just make sure my foundation does not have SPF in it, which typically causes light reflection and a white-ish look in flash photography. Also, I try to keep my t-zone shine free, but I do like a bit of a sheen on a few places, such as cheekbones and temples. Other than that, I'd just make sure everything was very well blended so you don't have any harsh lines.

[Kim&Dan]

May 14, 2012 16:18:57 GMT -5 adlove said:

May 14, 2012 16:10:43 GMT -5 Kim&Dan said:

Normally I wear Bare Minerals and I can see that I'm wearing it in the mirror, however when I look at pictures it doesn't look like I have any on. SIL also commented recently that it didn't look like I had make up on when I did. I typically try to make it look fairly natural, but if I'm going to take the time to do it I kinda want people to be able to tell. I'm open to suggestions as I'm in two weddings in the next year and don't want to look washed out in the photos.

I would take what your SIL said as a compliment!

But as far as makeup that photographs well, I usually just make sure my foundation does not have SPF in it, which typically causes light reflection and a white-ish look in flash photography. Also, I try to keep my t-zone shine free, but I do like a bit of a sheen on a few places, such as cheekbones and temples. Other than that, I'd just make sure everything was very well blended so you don't have any harsh lines.

I never knew that about SPF in foundation, thanks!

[brooklyn]

I like Makeup Forever (sold at Sephora). Ditto adlove re: making sure your makeup doesn't have spf in it if you're planning on being in photographs.

[beaglechon2012]

May 14, 2012 16:12:40 GMT -5 casmgn said:

MAC

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[joanis018]

Smashbox is made by photographer's specifically for that purpose