Photos for a Make Up Artists Portfolio C&C

Panhour

My friend is a Make Up Artist who wants to put together a portfolio of images to showcase her work. I'm taking some shots for her and was wondering what ye think! Next session is Wednesday, so any comments suggestions welcome.
Camera settings:- F9 @1/160 ISO 100
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Just starting with this flickr business but a few more here

ownknee

Not sure I like the pics. The first one has way too much shine on her face, the second one is a bit boring & the third one looks like she's trying to pout but hasn't quite got the hang of it.
Be careful with skin tones too, the third one has a noticeable difference between her face & shoulder due to the make up.
Get a few props. Like how about getting your friend to make up the dark haired girl with dramatic eyes, red lipstick & have the model bite into a bright green apple while looking up at you? The contrast of colours could work really well.
If it was me taking photos for your friend I'd put a good bit of thought into bridal, debs & bebo make up.
Brides & debs are going to be her bread & butter. And bebo pics done professionally are getting popular. Ye could make it a team effort that she does the make up & you take the pics & hey presto you might have yourself a nice little earner.
I love black & white or sepia tones too.

sasar

I would say that for a make-up artists portfolio there is definately too much shine. That's like one of their jobs - to make sure skin does not shine so much, so one of you is doing something wrong.


Just my 2 cents.

PS. the 2nd photo has a big problem in the bottom left corner.

ownknee

sasar wrote: »

I would say that for a make-up artists portfolio there is definately too much shine. That's like one of their jobs - to make sure skin does not shine so much, so one of you is doing something wrong.


Just my 2 cents.

I didn't want to say anything but does it look like the dark haired girl has way too much foundation on her face?
I'm not trying to be awkward or anything...
Are my eyes failing me or does she look ok to you?

Panhour

My lights were very close to her, so it could be me.. I've never taken anything like that before, so didn't know what to expect.
I was going to try a black background the next time, to see will that work better.
Thanks for the apple tip too, I'll definitely try that, and see can she get me a few props.

paulkellypix

Panhour wrote: »

My lights were very close to her, so it could be me.. I've never taken anything like that before, so didn't know what to expect.
I was going to try a black background the next time, to see will that work better.
Thanks for the apple tip too, I'll definitely try that, and see can she get me a few props.

Have you got a snoot? Great and very flattering light for this sort of thing.

this is one I tried in my last shoot - obviously the face is not close up here, but you get the idea.



Paul

oshead

The lights being very close would tipically make the skin shine less. IMO i'd say it's the makeup.

I saw this on the net the other day and made a screen shot so I wouldn't forget. It should come in handy for both of you.

pete4130

Here's a shoot I did for a make up artists portfolio last year. Outdoors, overcast with one small reflector shot with the Sigma 105mm 2.8 macro lens on a D3. You might find somethign that might help you with ideas etc... I kept it pretty simple on the day. I had no lighting set up and just worked with what I had.

Here

Panhour

I have a snoot, don't think I ever used it, will give that a go too.
Thanks for all the advice so far!

melekalikimaka

i think a white back round would be better than black and a snoot might be a bit harsh.... a softbox or umbrella would be better imo, maybe tiny bitta soft focus to improve the texture... and throw in some angel eyes for good measure

Panhour

pete4130 wrote: »

Here's a shoot I did for a make up artists portfolio last year. Outdoors, overcast with one small reflector shot with the Sigma 105mm 2.8 macro lens on a D3. You might find somethign that might help you with ideas etc... I kept it pretty simple on the day. I had no lighting set up and just worked with what I had.

Here

Thanks Pete4130, they look great! really sharp and the colour is lovely in them.

oshead

Just another thing, If you want to do a black background next time, drop the power on the flash, set your aperture for the subject then up the shutter speed to as fast as you can sync. This will make the ambient light go dark while the Key light (your flash) will remain constant. If it's still not dark enough, play around with different shutter speeds, ISO and flash power. You won't be far off.

I hope this helps.

Dave OS