I recently had the pleasure of being a bridesmaid for my brother's wedding.
So I thought it would be good to share my make up look with you guys.
Below is a photo of my make up on the day. I went with a warm neutral eye look & a mauve nude lip colour.
The hairstyle for the day was an updo, so I wanted to focus a little bit more on contouring & highlighting to slim my face.
I would advise having a few practice runs before the day if you're doing your own make up. I did mine a few times, one being two days before. I would also advise using products you know work for you & wear well.
It is also one of those days where I would do some extra steps in my make up routine. Some of these things are concealing round my eyebrows & lips to tidy them up. I also used a setting spray before application as well as after.
Mac sometimes do this awesome thing where if you fill out your email on a social media form you can get a free sample of a product. On one of these occasions I managed to bag myself a sample of their Prep & Prime Skin Base Visage.
I believe this product is meant to be a moisturising & illuminating skin base/ primer.
So my initial thoughts when swatching this product was that there are some small glitter particles in it, so I thought I wasn't going to like it. However I actually really like it, having tried it a good few times!
It is quite moisturising on the skin, it would definitely be ideal if you wanted a two in one moisturiser & primer. As for the glitter, you really can't see it on the skin. It does create a bit of illumination on the skin though, ideal for someone with drier skin I'd say.
In terms of priming though I don't feel like this makes my make up last any longer. Really it's just creating a moisturised base to help your make up go on smoother.
It's a nice product & I will definitely use up all of the sample. I'm not sure I would pay £21.00 for the full size though, just because I don't really desire the illuminating effect in my primers.
So overall a nice product, but for me probably not worth the splurge!
A lot of young women these days are turning to modelling as a career.
Which is great! I'm all about supporting self-employed people!
However modelling isn't as easy as it looks!
It might look like it's a few hours of just looking pretty in front of a camera, but this could not be more wrong.
So I'm going to start with saying a good model does their prep. Once they get a booking they will then talk with the photographer/ client & find out the photo shoot concept & brief. This allows them time to buy clothing items, props, plan their hair & make up accordingly.
Another sign of a good model is them arriving on time for shoots & ready. Like everything time is money. So if they've done their make up & hair before arriving at a shoot they're pretty much ready to shoot straight away.
Also a good model doesn't just stand in front of the camera. They pose & move rhythmically into the next pose. If you get the chance to watch a good model working you'll know what I mean. They know their body so well they know which angles are flattering & which are a big no no!
They will also model head to toe not forgetting to pose even their little finger.
These are just a few things that are an indicator of a good model.
As a photographer you get to know the good from the not so good.
So if you are thinking of doing some modelling, do your research & practice!
It's finally summertime here in the UK, so that means it's time to get those feet out, wear so cute sandals & colourful nail polish.
However as we all know it's not quite that simple.
So here's how I get my feet summer ready.
1. Removing any old nail polish
This is a must. You need to get off any old or chipped polish that you have on your toes. I like to use cotton rounds & Cutex Moisture Guard nail polish remover. This nail polish remover is great for dry nails.
2. Trim your toenails
This is another must. Simply because nails that are too long & unkept aren't very nice. Also if you don't trim your toenails they can start to grow under the skin, which is painful!
3. Buff feet
Now it's time to buff off any excess or dry skin on your feet. There are various tools you can use to do this, I just use a manual Scholl one (as pictured above).
4. Apply foot cream
Now that your feet are all smooth it's time to apply some foot cream. Sandal weather means the skin on your feet is very exposed and can get very dry. By applying a foot cream regularly you won't need to spend as much time buffing your feet next time round. The foot cream I'm currently loving is Heel Genius by Soap & Glory.
5. Apply fresh nail polish
This is optional. However I always feel like toenails look 100% better when they're painted. Especially if you're getting them out a lot.
As a photographer it's important for me to prepare for every shoot I do.
Whether it's a wedding or a club night there are some things that are just essential to have.
Whether you are a Canon or a Nikon user these tips apply to you!
If you are just starting out in photography you will probably find this video very helpful, especially with get your camera bag essentials together.
Some of these things might seem pretty obvious & simple but we are all human and do forget these things sometimes. So check out the video below for my tips!
Hi, I'm Eve. I'm a 23 year old professional photographer, who also has an interest in blogging/ vlogging. I like to write about anything really, from beauty to health issues!
