EKENE PATIENCE- Model, Make-Up Artist and Beauty Consultant In The Netherlands

EKENE PATIENCE

MODEL AND A MAKE-UP ARTIST

First, a note to all makeup artists (MUAs): Please do not get upset about this article or make false conclusions before reading.  This article is not intended to put you out of business–not at all!  I am a MUA myself (and a model) and I know, like almost all models and photographers do, that having a good MUA is very necessary in this business.  Sometimes having a great MUA, like in beauty-pictures, is even the key to creating a good picture!

I did not write this article to underestimate the very important role of MUAs in photo shoots.

I have been modeing more than 10 years now, I did a make make-up doing my photo sessions!!

Putting on make-up is something a woman (usually) does hundreds of times in her life.  Like with all routines, it is easy to get stuck.  Maybe on a special occasion, such as a party or wedding, we try something different, but most of the time, we wear the same simple make up styles day after day.

To create an impressive portfolio, it’s wise to include pictures with a variety of make-up styles. So when there is no MUA around, you should not only leave your routine make-up style at home and try something else, but follow these rules for photo shoot makeup, even though they may be against your own “routine” feelings.

1.  Use a quality foundation. No shining!  A shiny face is okay on a holiday-picture, but not in the modeling world!  Make sure your foundation covers up all redness and uneven skin tones. After your foundation is applied, use powder all over (and in between shoots, as well). Have a powder brush and a good powder close by during shoots; make powder your best friend.

2.  Don’t forget to apply concealer under your eyes—it melts some years away (and don’t we all want that?). Always make sure your eye-concealer is lighter than your foundation because it needs to cover the darker skin under the eyes. First, make yourself look like a panda-bear and then blend in the concealer with your pinky-finger.

3.  Consider the type of shoot before applying eyeshadow.  For example, a black and white shoot needs good brown and grey tones (not too shiny) because, after all, color doesn’t make sense.  Also, try to focus on the clothing style, the setting, your own eye-color and the theme of the shoot.  A glamour or fashion shoot needs a completly different color spectrum than a natural or casting-picture shoot.

I have done photoshoots with more than two hundred photographers in Africa and Europe.

I am very passionate about make-up, modelling and everything revolving around beauty!

I have these tips were helpful!

Good luck and best wishes

Ekene

www.fabulousbeauties.nl