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Three reasons you need a makeup artist

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

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Adding Realistic Eyelashes in Photoshop

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

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Makeup for Men: Making Better Portraits

I’ve written here on Photofocus I’m a huge proponent of professional makeup for photographs of women whether they are high fashion, an actor’s headshot or an executive portrait. This is true for men too. Recently it was time to get a new headshot made. I sat in the chair of

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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

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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

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Interview with a Makeup Artist: How can they enhance your shoot?

Interview with a Makeup Artist: How can they enhance your shoot? I first met Janelle Corey when I was assisting on a fashion shoot with photographer Zuzanna Audette. I was very impressed with the group effort between the photographer, hair, wardrobe and makeup. I since then have worked with Janelle

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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.

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