Hair and Makeup Services to Elevate your Portraits

Whether you are in need of images for your personal brand or it’s your annual family photos this is one thing I can’t recommend enough; A Hair and Makeup artist.

Now I know what you may be thinking. “I don’t want to look like a clown.” No one does. But the right application of makeup can do wonders for you and your images. Gentlemen, it could work for you too. As a photographer, it helps with editing, and turnaround time can be faster. Another benefit is having the Hair and Makeup Artist on set to fix things that might go astray. Like those annoying wispy hairs or lipstick on the teeth. Here are some other benefits.

Hair

Everyone loves a fresh haircut or styling, right? But not everyone is a hairstylist and can polish their look every day. For portraits, hair can be a crucial element in what the view focuses on or how you are perceived. Firstly, longer hair can be styled so that it frames the face perfectly which in turn brings attention to the face. This is especially important for corporate headshots or social media profile photos where the image is likely used close up and doesn’t have anything else to distract. For other types of portraits, it can be used to emphasize a personality or character. A modern look could have sleek straight hair whereas a more approachable look might have natural waves and curls. It can also be used as a creative element for conceptual and creative work.

Makeup

This can be something that many people, especially women feel it is necessary. While you may have great skills doing your own makeup having someone do your makeup for the session can do a number of things. First, it’s one less thing you need to worry about doing yourself so you can focus on being yourself in the images. Second, a professional makeup artist will be able to tailor the makeup to the look we are going for. Whether it is a glamourous, black dress gala elegance or a casual but professional vibe. With their expertise added to the team, it can bring another level to the resulting images.

Gentleman, you may not think you would need Hair and Makeup. Remember the feeling you get after a fresh cut and styling? That is leveling up your presence for images and can be accomplished by a little hair styling and light touch-ups to even out skin tone and blemishes. The resulting images will be that much better. I promise.

Some Hair and Makeup Artists I love working with:

• Lindsey L. Green
• Stephanie Lyman of Flawless Pros, Professional on-site hair & makeup

There are also some boutiques and salons within a few blocks of the studio that provide these services.