I try my best to have a hair and makeup artist on set but sometimes the shoot doesn’t have a budget for it. Here’s how Photoshop can help fill the gap and add realistic eyelashes in about 5 minutes. Download and Install Eyelash Brushes There are many online resources that offer eyelash brushes. A simple Google search--Eyelash Brush Photoshop--will return several great sites. I download the brushes from Obsidian Dawn’s website and paid a small $3.00 fee for commercial use. After downloading the brushes, double clicking on the brush name … [Read more...] about Adding Realistic Eyelashes in Photoshop
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Tips for Finding and Working with a Professional Makeup Artist
Sometimes, photographers find themselves in the position where they will need to collaborate with other artists to bring their vision or ideas into fruition. Recently, I've delved into the genre of women's glamour photography and knew that I needed the services of a makeup artist. Trying to find a makeup artist that fits into your vision can be challenging, but I will share a few tips that may help make the search easier. Finding a Makeup Artist A good place to start is by checking a buy/sell/trade group on Facebook for your area. If you are … [Read more...] about Tips for Finding and Working with a Professional Makeup Artist
Building an Essentials Makeup Kit
Whether you shooting portraits or a video, keeping a makeup kit handy can help make your subjects look their best. I catch up with stylist Kim Foley. In this video from lynda.com you'll learn some expert tips and tricks for building a makeup kit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgYKBMXw3fA This specific tutorial is from the series presented by lynda.com authors Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman. The complete course is presented as a free weekly lynda.com series and offers reviews and tips. … [Read more...] about Building an Essentials Makeup Kit
Three Excellent Reasons You Need an MUA
Sorry, a MUA isn't a new piece of gear... it's a person. Working with a makeup artist (MUA) for the first time is a memorable experience. I used to think an MUA just put makeup on people, but that's like saying a photographer just takes pictures. A good MUA is truly an artist, and their work makes your photography leaps and bounds better. Here are three reasons you need to work with an MUA: 1. Armorer Why is it that people don't like to be in pictures? I bet 87.3% of people reading this blog have said, "I bought the camera so I wouldn't have … [Read more...] about Three Excellent Reasons You Need an MUA
How Watching Makeup Tutorials Can Help Beauty Retouching
Over the weekend, I spent a lot of time with some very talented photographers and beauty retouchers. Beauty retouchers are the talented folks behind those makeup ads that make the skin, teeth, hair and coloring look real and perfect while still keeping the genuine lines and textures of the skin. In some of the interviews conducted, we asked the beauty retouchers specifically what type of educational resources they watch or read to inspire themselves to better their skills. And one of these talented artists gave advice that you may not have … [Read more...] about How Watching Makeup Tutorials Can Help Beauty Retouching
