Makeup tips for your session


Makeup can a huge part of your session. Even those of us who don't wear makeup on a regular basis, will bust it out for a session. Makeup can bring together your look, provide the finishing touches, and enhance your photos.


If makeup is something you want to incorporate into your session, here are some tips that I've picked up as I've worked with makeup artists.


  • Hydrate!

There are a couple of ways you should be hydrating. A couple of days before your session, make sure you are drinking plenty of water! This will help your skin start out looking it's best! We also love under eye patches. The skin under your eye is very sensitive, so using a hydrating patch will help to smooth that skin and lift any dark under eye circles! Finally, make sure you use a really good lotion as the base for your makeup.

Makeup artists recommend: E.L.F. Holy Hydration

  • Go a little more bold than you are used to.

The camera is going to naturally subdue your makeup, so going a bit bolder than you do for everyday makeup is ok! That can look different for everyone. If you typically don't wear makeup, a lightweight foundation and natural eye color, may be all you want. If you are used to makeup and like to play around, a bolder eye or lip color might make your makeup feel a little more special for the occasion!

  • Set it so it lasts

Use a setting spray to help you makeup last through the session. Even if you chose a time of year that isn't hot, there's a chance you might sweat during your session. We move a lot - on top of nerves - so persperation happens! And if you have a session during summer months, I can guarantee you will sweat!

Makeup artists recommend: One-Size by Patrick Starrr

  • Bring your lip color with for reapplication

Lip color is always the first thing to wipe off and is the easiest to quickly reapply. Bring your lip color with for a quick re-application when you change outfits! For even more fun, start with a light lip color and transition to a darker color during your session to easily change up your look!