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Hi, I have some acne scarring on the temples (sides) of my face. Even though these can be photoshopped, should I tell the photographer about them before we meet up? Aug 07 14 05:18 pm Link Sjenda wrote: Honest is a good policy. Aug 07 14 05:28 pm Link Sure. Aug 07 14 05:32 pm Link Why not let them know? Aug 07 14 05:34 pm Link Yes. A good HMUA/MUA would be able to minimize it, and certain styles of lighting will also hide the scars. But it is nice to be aware beforehand. BTW, you are amazingly gorgeous! I wish you were closer to AZ  Aug 07 14 05:57 pm Link If they're noticeable, you can't cover them, or there's no MUA then probably. I have some really old acne scarring that won't seem to go away (aside from that, my skin is great. I just used to struggle with bad acne when I was younger) but it's so easily covered, just a tad bit of BB cream covers them right up. If I'm doing a shoot and there's no MUA I go the extra mile and prime my face, use a green correcting concealer then a foundation and if I need a little extra concealer I put that on and set with an HD powder (it blurs out imperfections) and you would never know. Acne scarring is MUCH easier to cover than regular acne since it's just spots of uneven color as opposed to bumps. Plus, it can easily be photoshopped out. Aug 07 14 06:22 pm Link If its minimal, i wouldn't bother saying anything. Cover it up before you get to the set, and even if the photographer can still notice, it's not the end of the world. It's a sensitive issue and they will take care of it if need be. I had BAD acne as a teenager and still have some scarring, it's concealable, and i've never told a photog beforehand because a) i can cover it b) so can the MUA c) so can the photog, if you know what i mean obviously, it goes without saying that if the scarring is very noticeable, with bumps and whatnot, then it's best to throw it out there Aug 07 14 07:38 pm Link I'd prefer to know beforehand. Fore-warned is fore-armed. Aug 07 14 08:04 pm Link Sjenda wrote: And how helpful would that be for a photographer who doesn't use photoshop? You should always have some clear unretouched images of yourself available (what are still often called Polaroids). This is usually enough for these sorts of problems. Aug 07 14 08:15 pm Link Wouldn't matter to me. I'm a full Retoucher as well as a Photographer, so if it was something that bothered you, we could talk about it while we were shooting and I would make a note to remove the scars during post-process. My previous modeling experience made me learn Retouching so that I could be sensitive to my models' needs. Believe me. I know how you feel. We all have stuff about our bodies that bother us.  However, not everyone has access to Photoshop, so it is nice to just verbally tell the photographer before you shoot, just in case they are not able to remove things like this for you. Aug 10 14 01:25 pm Link Lithium Imagery wrote: I'd be really ticked-off. I think that you should mention it in your profile. Aug 10 14 02:09 pm Link I decided to disclose it in my profile, just so it's out of the way and I don't have to worry about it with future photographers. Thank you for the advice. Aug 11 14 10:55 pm Link |
