Many of my clients come to me and are thrilled at the idea of being pampered for their senior shoot! They are super into hair and makeup, and know just what kind of “look” they want to achieve. But this isn’t everyone, and there are some clients who struggle with the idea of professional hair and makeup. Maybe they don’t wear makeup often, or they worry they won’t look like “themselves” in their photos. I want to share some reasons about why we have our clients do professional hair and makeup; you may be surprised at some of them, and hopefully they will put your mind at ease about the process!
-Professional Makeup is made for the camera: Did you know that regular makeup can sometimes have UV protection that reflects off the camera lens? It’s what gives you that super shiny look that NO one wants in their photos! You also need a little more makeup than usual to prevent you from being washed out. It’s difficult to see how much makeup is appropriate, so that’s why a professional is your best option!
-You’ll feel much less stressed: We have all had a day when we needed to be somewhere important, and had a makeup issue: drippy mascara, we couldn’t get the symmetry right, or the coloring came out all wrong. You do not want that to be the day of your senior session! Knowing someone else is taking care of your hair and makeup will allow you to feel more relaxed and enjoy your big day! You will know it will come out perfectly, and you will not have to wake up at the crack of dawn to trial multiple hairstyles. Just like your wedding day, this is a very important milestone that you’ll want to remember with fondness, instead of worrying about your makeup or hair!
-You will have more confidence: Even if you are not someone who wears any makeup, getting glammed up will make you feel extra special, and it will show in your photos! This also helps if you have any breakouts or minor skin issues, and our professional will guide you through working together to address any skin problems. Logistically, you’ll also feel more ready for your shoot without worrying about frizzy hair, the way your mascara looks, or whether you can get it all done in time. Of course, we believe you are beautiful with or without makeup, and if you’d prefer a more natural look, simply let our makeup artist know. They can give you a polished, natural makeup look that will still photograph beautifully.
-You will feel pampered: This may be surprising, but having your hair and makeup done is really relaxing! It can set the tone for a great day of shooting, and you will feel relaxed and at peace as you prepare for your photos. Having an experienced professional work on your hair and makeup is something you may not get to do often in your life, and it is so much fun! (Pro tip: Getting your hair and makeup done is also a great idea for a milestone event like prom!). You won’t regret having it done, and all of my clients always look back on their hair and makeup (even if they were resistant to the idea) and express how GLAD they were that they didn’t have to think about it themselves.
Ultimately, I know not everyone is into choosing hair and makeup looks, but trust me, everyone loves getting back photos that look AMAZING. That’s why we have our clients working with professionals, because your senior photos deserve the best of the best!
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