Tony Culture Photoz wrote:
They won't tell you. MUA's are here to get work, babes. Telling you how to do what they do, won't get them work.

That's not true, I have had received a lot of good advice from MUA's and Stylists here on MM. 

If you live near a Nordstrom store, You can get good advice from the MAC counter - (I am sure other stores sell it as well) It is a makeup line that was originally developed for photography shoots.  They will match you up with proper colors. - I knew nothing about the subject and learned enough to be dangerous (or at least enough for basic non-assisted photoshoot prep).  However, a good MUA/Stylist is invaluable to have on a shoot.  I find that a lot of photogs are more concerned about lighting detail than how your face and hair looks. - If there is no MUA/Stylist, they rely on you to do the work.  The problem is, you cannot see yourself in the shot until it is done.  Good stylists and MUA work along with the photog to make sure everything is working on you based on the lighting set ups.

Beth wrote:
Just go look on beauty sites. they have plenty of makeup tips.  a good book on makeup tips also is any book by kevyn aucoin. he was an incredible artist!!!

Keep in mind Kevin's work is all retouched before it hits the shelfs

Khaholi wrote:
and i always request one, but it doesnt always work out.

99% of the time i find the makeup artist. Especiallly when you are doing a tfp, it should almost be the model's responsibility to get one. that is, unless the photographer offers or if they have someone they regularly work with...

so start making connections with makeup artists! I have worked with some amazing ones who have shot with me for many different photographers!]

**Shout out to Monica E MM#37040 and Joanna Crowder MM#16213 who have worked with me on several projects! They are amazing !!

Khaholi wrote:
thanks... im pretty new to this and i had no idea that i would have to find the MUA

yep...and it's great that way because then you will have someone to call on for other photographers. you generally want to connect with as many people as you can (makeup artisits, hair stylist, wardrobe stylists and designers, photographers, graphic designers). that way, you can always look your best!

I think it is safe to say that probably 90% of the people who are on here from orth Carolina know me or have been contacted by me. If nothing more than to just say "hello, i'm isabel and I'm here!".  I'm also very active on this site...so if I travel somewhere, someone who is familiar with me on here will hopefully want to work with me!

Also, since you are building a portfolio and you want to to work with great photographers for tfp, it's also (in a way) common courtesy to take care of the makeup artist because the photographer has great expenses of his own just to be able to shoot you.  so it always makes a good impression on the photographer when the model has all of the glam squad stuff together so that he doesn't have to worry about it

Khaholi wrote:
thanks for everything. I already saw your port so i'll definitely take all the advice u give

oh yeah - and you definitely need to send me a check for 60% of everything you earn from jobs. that's something i left out it's essential in order for you to make it in this industry

CrazyIsabelAurora wrote:

oh yeah - and you definitely need to send me a check for 60% of everything you earn from jobs. that's something i left out it's essential in order for you to make it in this industry

OKAY...SO WHAT'S 60% OF $0??

Khaholi wrote:
For some TFP's i have to do my own makeup and have some questions

how do i make my doe eyes especailly noticable?
how to best cover under-eye cirles/bags?
best concealer for me (dark skin, yellow undertone)?

THANKS!

It's hard to really give you advice based on your finished pictures because it doesn't show your natural skin tones -- plus computers aren't all calibrated equally. But... A rule of thumb for coverups, you want to use a product that has a higher pigment meaning a higher opacity. Concealer color is the complimentary color of the area you are concealing, i.e.,  browns are neutralized by pinktones, blues by orangetones. I've used a coral and sometimes a pale butter yellow for highlighter on darker skin which gives a beautiful intrinsic hue. Mix the concealer with your foundation so you have a foundation/concealer relationship and pat it gently with fingertips and then powder. A yellow/gold powder is also beautiful on dark skin and helps avoid the ash-like look of transleucent powders.

Your eye shape would really be emphasized with a Marilyn Monroe classic makeup. Lighter on the lid, a brown or black in the crease, light under the browbone, black eyeliner.

Kevyn Aucoin's books, I hear are photoshopped -- which makes sense, but they do have a lot of great info: Making Faces or Face Forward are packed with tips.

Let me know if any of this helps Best wishes in your career! ~ Pam