Tips On How to Look Good In Photos!

How to look good in a picture is a question that so many girls often try to figure out. Although a majority of women do have a tried and true make-up routine for everyday –

one that is generally a more simple look – putting on make-up for a photo session is often a little different. “Everyday make-up” wont always photograph well, might not even appear at all, and often makes faces look plain and pale. As such, FINE Magazine is here to help, and I have created a list of make-up tips to assist you in creating a look great for the camera.

Wear Mattes
Mattes are flat colors, which do not have any glitter or shimmer. You want to use mattes because when you are going to be photographed the flash of the camera and the added sparkle will make you look oily and/or washed out. As such, you want to stay away from make-up that is going to reflect light on your face, and opt for powders with a yellow hue, which will work to make skin appear soft and silky. 

 

Apply In Natural Light

We have all looked at pictures of ourselves where we thought our make-up looked good prior to walking out the door, and, yet, we are left questioning what went wrong and how we can look better. The reason is because indoor lighting can change the look of your make-up, for instance, by washing you out. As such, always apply your make up in natural light.

Blend in eye concealer

Most woman work to hide under eye dark circles with some concealer. This is usually ok for everyday use, however, in photos under eye concealer can appear a little severe. This is because, although your concealer may seem all right under normal light, it looks lighter under the bright light of a camera flash. To avoid this be sure to blend your concealer thoroughly. If it is not well blended it will have the opposite of the desired effect, causing the appearance of reverse raccoon eyes, and exposing fine wrinkles. 

Use Black Mascara & Liner

If you usually apply brown mascara or eyeliner, go instead for black. The darker shade will provide you with a better contrast – making your eyes stand out, and your lighter features pop. Tip: try a set of false lashes. They look breathtaking on camera!

Wear Blush & Bronzer

Under the flash of the camera without blush your face will look washed out, particularly if you have lighter skin, or if the photo session is in bright light outside. Blush also adds definition to your face by (once again) creating a contrast and define your cheekbones. It will moreover give a striking and young look.

Create further contouring effects by using a bronzer that is one or two shades darker than your natural color to brush under your cheekbones and chin, along the sides of your nose, and on the outer parts of your forehead. Then, put on a lighter color on the parts of your face that the light hits, such as the tops of your cheeks, the center of your forehead, and the bridge of your nose. 

Apply Lipstick

Always wear lipstick in photos, no matter if it’s a bright lip your going for or a nude one. Not wearing it will tend to make your mouth blend in with the rest of your face because there isn’t enough contrast, so make your smile stand out! You need to contrast your features for best results.

Brighten Eyes

Make your eyes look bigger and clearer by applying a little light shadow (such as white or peach for instance) on the inside corners of both your eyes. This will make you look instantly look brighter and more rested. You can also put in eye drops to give your eyes a clearer and whiter look.

-Nicole Lawrence