I strongly advocate that professional make-up and hair should always be included in the cost of any boudoir studio session. Some clients want to save money, but cutting costs here will end up costing more on retouching after the shoot. Or, we might end up with less impressive results when looking over the final images. As professional boudoir photographers, we don’t want to risk leaving anything to chance while preparing for your boudoir shoot. We want to do whatever we can for you to have the best results possible and to feel your best! With a professional, we can ensure this happens for you!
Leave Nothing to Chance for your Boudoir Session
A make-up artist can help you look your best for your photos. Even if you’re great at make-up or you have a friend that has a talent for make-up, the pressure of having the make-up done before the shoot can trigger accidents! We don’t want you dealing with any imperfections or make-up fiascos during your boudoir session! We want you shining with confidence and having a blast! Few women have the practice and skill to trust their own hair and make-up application for a shoot. That’s normal! These are not styles even the biggest make-up lovers use daily. It’s exactly the reason why there are people whose full time job is to have these products and skills with photo make-up. The MUA will know how to apply whatever style you ask for and use the best products for your personal skin and hair type.
Less Stress for YOU and ME
Not only will the make-up artist pamper you and make you look your best, but we (as the photographers) will know what to expect so we can focus on being creative for you! Our MUA’s are successful professionals that we rely on to bring their business on site JUST FOR YOU. Firstly, you will already be busy with packing & planning. Secondly, worrying about your hair falling out of place is the last thing that will make you feel sexy! Our professional MUA will be at the location before you even arrive, waiting to transform you into a masterpiece! You will have options to choose from and help making suggestions whenever you’re not sure about what style matches your outfit. They will provide a full face of make-up with lashes and a gorgeous hair style that will last through all your poses! Normally they will do a make-up change at some point in the shoot, to provide variety.
Less Retouching after the Shoot
Having professional make-up applied during a photo shoot can help you avoid costs on retouching after the shoot. Your makeup artist will work to ensure that your look is perfect for the entire shoot. They apply the make-up on the location and do touch ups during the shoot. Make-up for daily wear is VERY different from photo make-up! Our professional lighting can be extremely powerful, and the MUA knows how to prevent you from looking washed out while still looking like yourself. That also translates to less photoshop on you after. The more your images look like you, the more you will feel confident sharing your finished images. Of course a certain amount of retouching is expected! But the more we have to retouch beyond that, the more you might look ‘plastic.’
Boost Your Confidence before your Boudoir Session
A professional make-up artist will not only help ensure you look your best, but also FEEL your best! We select artists with magnetic personalities that help you loosen up and get into the boudoir zone. Sitting in the make-up artist’s chair is part of the transition from daily life into your fantasy version of yourself! When we start shooting you will have already settled into the environment, gotten to know us and perhaps even had a glass of wine. We use the time to lay out your outfits and get a sense of your style. After all, your boudoir photo-session is not just about the results but it’s about having fun! It’s relaxing to get pampered, meanwhile we put on your favorite music and prepare to feel like a celebrity. You will be active enough when we dress you up and pose you for hours afterwards.
More Fun for You
Most importantly, we want you to feel relaxed on the day of your boudoir session! Most people don’t understand ahead of time how much goes into getting the best quality images. We don’t want you to be overwhelmed with any of the preparations. A professional taking care of your hair & make-up is one way we help to achieve that goal for you! If you have any questions about hair and make-up, please reach out to us here: https://theboudoircafe.com/contact-photographer/
