so i stumbled upon an article today that showcases prime examples of how dramatic the transformation can be when women have their makeup professionally done. the following picture shows a woman with no makeup on and then after having her makeup done by a russian makeup artist named vadim Andreev.
{image from the article via slr lounge}
while some of the featured ladies have a ridiculous amount of makeup on that would only be appropriate in the most avant-garde of fashion magazines, the purpose of the article is clear: makeup can work wonders!
why rely on your photographer's photoshop skills when you can ensure you look your best sans any digital altering?
here in savannah, we are lucky to have a number of amazing makeup artists at our clients' disposal!
just a couple of our favorites are beyond beautiful by heather {see her site and portfolio here} and dollface by jules {see her site and portfolio here}, both of whom use airbrush makeup systems as well as false eyelashes {which can look beautifully natural and are completely essential for memorably gorgeous wedding photos, in my opinion!} to make brides look flawless.
suggestions? questions? thoughts?
let me know in the comments!
as always, have a beautiful day ;)
XO,
jennifer
This makeup look is for the all american girl next door. It’s natural with a bit of sass. Your skin is simple and fresh, so I love Bare Minerals foundation. It goes on very light, but it’s got great coverage. Plus, it feels like you aren’t wearing anything. I would do a swipe of bronzer in a 3 from the forehead to the cheek bone to the chin, then a light swipe on the nose, followed by a peachy-pink blush like Orgasm by NARS. For bronzer, I love Hoola by Benefit, but whatever bronzer you use make sure it’s brown and not orange. You know how that will work out. The lips are all natural, so I would line with Macs Spice lip pencil and use Mac lip color in Faux. That perfect nude/pink lip. For the eyes a swipe of Bare Minerals Frost eye color along the lead to the crease then finish with a volumizing mascara, my favorite is Cover Girl Lashblast in the purple tube. This look is perfect for any bride who wants to look dolled up, but like herself. It’s no fuss, but still elegant.
So, when I saw this makeup job I HAD to share it with you and show you how easy it is to get this romantic super fierce makeup. The skin is healthy, but coverage is on the heavier side... no dewy shine here. To get this look I am gonna suggest a ton of Bobbi Brown makeup, she is the queen of healthy skin. I would use her stick foundation, which is light and creamy, but a great matte coverage. For this look we aren’t allowed any tired eyes, so Laura Mercier’s secret camouflage concealer is in order, this stuff is genius!!!! I mean it erases any sign of sleep deprivation. And what bride wants to look tired. For the cheeks a swipe of Bobbi Brown’s classic blush in peony. The eyes are suuuuuper easy. A swipe of Brown’s cream eyeshadow in bone over the entire lid, then with a liner brush give yourself a thin, but prominent cat eye with just a tiny flick at the corner of the lid. Finish with a lengthening mascara, my favorite is CoverGirl Lash Blast in the yellow tube and Revlon’s color burst lipstick in fuschia. It is a super flattering pink on most skin tones. I think this look would be perfect for a night time, black tie event. It’s romantic and simple, but still has some fun and whimsy to it.
