Makeup Artist
Melissa Rachelle
Posts: 2162
Miami, Florida, US
I was told that makeup can cause the faces in a photo to be blurry. It sounds odd to me.
I don't know much about photography, but I would think lighting and focus is what causes faces in photos to be blurry.
Is it possible for makeup to cause faces in photos to be blurry if the rest of the photo is sharp?
Is this just an excuse by the photographer to save his rep?
Photographer
Mann Made Imagery
Posts: 5281
Lubbock, Texas, US
ROFL that's a bunch of bull. Makeup doesn't do it, that photographer doesn't know how to control his/her use of DOF. Because the focus with the lens and lighting will be the key things that put an image into focus. Makeup will never cause part of a photo to be blurry.
Sounds like an excuse to me!
Makeup Artist
Melissa Velazquez
Posts: 66
Orlando, Florida, US
... I dont think thats possible... But if a makeup artist can make someone look blurry that would be interesting...
Photographer
Kelly Watkins
Posts: 4144
San Diego, California, US
Melissa Rachelle wrote:
I was told that makeup can cause the faces in a photo to be blurry. It sounds odd to me.
I don't know much about photography, but I would think lighting and focus is what causes faces in photos to be blurry.
Is it possible for makeup to cause faces in photos to be blurry if the rest of the photo is sharp?
Is this just an excuse by the photographer to save his rep? i suppose it's possible, i.e., if the makeup is about 3 inches thick and smeared all over. but it sounds more like a focusing issue. i'd have to see the photos.
Photographer
Fusion Imagery
Posts: 525
Centerville, Ohio, US
Melissa Rachelle wrote:
I was told that makeup can cause the faces in a photo to be blurry. It sounds odd to me.
I don't know much about photography, but I would think lighting and focus is what causes faces in photos to be blurry.
Is it possible for makeup to cause faces in photos to be blurry if the rest of the photo is sharp?
Is this just an excuse by the photographer to save his rep? That just made my day. I'm laughing so damn hard my cube mates think I've gone nuts (well even more so anyway).
No way will makeup make the photo blurry.
Makeup Artist
Lauren Warner
Posts: 644
San Francisco, California, US
Melissa Velazquez wrote:
if a makeup artist can make someone look blurry that would be interesting... OOOh I just got a new concept I wanna try!
That is sooooo ridiculous. The photographer must of f'ed up and blames the MUA? Classic! don't ya love it.
Photographer
Mann Made Imagery
Posts: 5281
Lubbock, Texas, US
Kelly Watkins wrote:
i suppose it's possible, i.e., if the makeup is about 3 inches thick and smeared all over. but it sounds more like a focusing issue. i'd have to see the photos. ROFL!!!!! can someone even put that much makeup on someone's face before it starts falling off??? LOL man, that'd be hilarious to see! 
Makeup Artist
Jennifer Denise
Posts: 265
Atlanta, Georgia, US
maybe your makeup job was so stunning that his hand trembled a little bit in awe.
So yes. It's all your fault.
Model
_Blip_
Posts: 6703
Tampa, Florida, US
Lauren Warner wrote:
That is sooooo ridiculous. The photographer must of f'ed up and blames the MUA? Classic! don't ya love it. Yup. Sounds about right. 
Photographer
Dark Attitude Photo
Posts: 2829
Rochester, New York, US
I can see making it seem like perhaps, "soft focus", but blurry? And pigs do fly
Photographer
D Joseph
Posts: 254
Birmingham, Alabama, US
GWC excuse # 43,, it's the MUA's fault !!!! she put on too much makeup !!!
Photographer
Dennis Tortora
Posts: 311
Atlanta, Georgia, US
SHENANIGANS!!!!!!!!!! That GWC, is a dumbass, a blurry photo over makeup....out that MOFO.
Photographer
Dennis Tortora
Posts: 311
Atlanta, Georgia, US
My photos were blurry of your model sir, so I have promptly fired my MUA and Flogged my Assistant...lol
Ok, new shot.....oh damn....oh damn, that MUA must have snuck back in....LOL
Ask that shitebag, if he knows what a Diopter is..???
Photographer
Mann Made Imagery
Posts: 5281
Lubbock, Texas, US
Jennifer Denise wrote:
maybe your makeup job was so stunning that his hand trembled a little bit in awe.
So yes. It's all your fault. that must've been it! Melissa!!!!!!! WHY IS YOUR WORK SO AMAZING!?!?!?!?! 
Model
Kennedy Deshawn
Posts: 3626
Chicago, Illinois, US
Jennifer Denise wrote:
maybe your makeup job was so stunning that his hand trembled a little bit in awe.
So yes. It's all your fault. ditto 
Photographer
Kazmere Photography
Posts: 944
Jacksonville, Florida, US
Melissa Rachelle wrote:
I was told that makeup can cause the faces in a photo to be blurry. It sounds odd to me.
I don't know much about photography, but I would think lighting and focus is what causes faces in photos to be blurry.
Is it possible for makeup to cause faces in photos to be blurry if the rest of the photo is sharp?
Is this just an excuse by the photographer to save his rep? LMAO, just when you thought you heard it all!!!
Makeup Artist
Melissa Rachelle
Posts: 2162
Miami, Florida, US
Thanks ya'll!
I know it sounds silly. But I had to ask because I was so blown away by it.
Makeup Artist
Melissa Rachelle
Posts: 2162
Miami, Florida, US
Jennifer Denise wrote:
maybe your makeup job was so stunning that his hand trembled a little bit in awe.
So yes. It's all your fault. lol!
I think I'll say this to the model's agent!
Model
Isis
Posts: 3772
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Wow, lol. I can't believe someone tried to displace blame like that. Crazy peoples. 
Makeup Artist
Gina Cicero
Posts: 822
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
HAHAHAHAHAHA OMG I have never heard that in my life...Um yes Gina your make up job caused my photo to be blurry !! LMAO Ya I DONT THINK SO ! 
Photographer
CN Studios
Posts: 1917
Brooklyn, New York, US
Jennifer Denise wrote:
maybe your makeup job was so stunning that his hand trembled a little bit in awe.
So yes. It's all your fault. I agree. Your work is really nice
But wow, someone needs better lenses (I should be one to talk, HA). Or a tripod.
Photographer
Christopher Hartman
Posts: 54196
Buena Park, California, US
Melissa Rachelle wrote:
I was told that makeup can cause the faces in a photo to be blurry. It sounds odd to me.
I don't know much about photography, but I would think lighting and focus is what causes faces in photos to be blurry.
Is it possible for makeup to cause faces in photos to be blurry if the rest of the photo is sharp?
Is this just an excuse by the photographer to save his rep? I suppose if you did makeup to an extend that it made the focus sensors on a camera unable to achieve focus, then the photo would be blurry. But any capable photographer would do any number of things to work around that.
Either way, it's operator error.
Ooooh, unless you're putting makeup ON the camera. You could probably totally screw it up.
Photographer
Christopher Hartman
Posts: 54196
Buena Park, California, US
Lauren Warner wrote:
OOOh I just got a new concept I wanna try!
That is sooooo ridiculous. The photographer must of f'ed up and blames the MUA? Classic! don't ya love it. Client: The photos are all out of focus?!
Photographer: stupid MUA!!
Client: huh?
Photographer: yeah!
Client: uhh...huh?
Photographer: sigh You see, they put makeup on the models face. This white shit and now my camera won't focus on it. It's requires contrasty thingies to get focus. Very high tech. Stupid white makeup!
Client: But we're a makeup line for clowns, it's suppose to be white.
Photoshop: You're stupid too! No one likes clowns!
Makeup Artist
KatAragon
Posts: 1549
FAIRFAX STATION, Virginia, US
Melissa Rachelle wrote:
I was told that makeup can cause the faces in a photo to be blurry. It sounds odd to me.
I don't know much about photography, but I would think lighting and focus is what causes faces in photos to be blurry.
Is it possible for makeup to cause faces in photos to be blurry if the rest of the photo is sharp?
Is this just an excuse by the photographer to save his rep? LOL that is pretty funny.
Photographer
4C 41 42
Posts: 11093
Nashville, Tennessee, US
I'm writing this excuse down. Might come in handy.
Makeup Artist
KatAragon
Posts: 1549
FAIRFAX STATION, Virginia, US
omg I'm literrally still laughing about this minutes later. his is too funny! My daughter is looking at me like I'm crazy.
Makeup Artist
Rayrayrose
Posts: 3510
Los Angeles, California, US
Was there any chance that it could have been a communication/language barrier between you and the photographer?
As far as make-up making a face blurry, not gonna happen.
But if there was some sort of language barrier, he could have meant something as simple as reflective make-up causing the face to flashback at a lighter tone and just not known the words for it.
Makeup Artist
Gina Cicero
Posts: 822
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
KatAragon wrote:
omg I'm literrally still laughing about this minutes later. his is too funny! My daughter is looking at me like I'm crazy. Me too Kat, this is the most funniest thing I heard someone say about a mua
Makeup Artist
Melissa Rachelle
Posts: 2162
Miami, Florida, US
rachelrose wrote:
Was there any chance that it could have been a communication/language barrier between you and the photographer?
As far as make-up making a face blurry, not gonna happen.
But if there was some sort of language barrier, he could have meant something as simple as reflective make-up causing the face to flashback at a lighter tone and just not known the words for it. The faces are literally blurry. Not lighter. The rest of the photois fine and then the faces seem out of focus.
I wish I could show some of the photos. But since he's on here it would be wrong to do that.
Photographer
Mann Made Imagery
Posts: 5281
Lubbock, Texas, US
Melissa Rachelle wrote:
The faces are literally blurry. Not lighter. The rest of the photois fine and then the faces seem out of focus.
I wish I could show some of the photos. But since he's on here it would be wrong to do that. upload to photobucket and PM it to us. i need to see this, from what you're saying it sounds like he stuck it on auto and doesn't know how to control his DOF is all. I'm still shaking my head at the blame on the makeup. lol
Photographer
Caity B
Posts: 2977
Bangor, Maine, US
Man... I've heard about Makeup Artists being blamed for a lot of ridiculous stuff before, but that one is the first I've heard about BLUR.
Makeup Artist
Gina Cicero
Posts: 822
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Caity B wrote:
Man... I've heard about Makeup Artists being blamed for a lot of ridiculous stuff before, but that one is the first I've heard about BLUR. LOL im saying
I can not even believe that someone would even say something so stupid, but I guess thats what happens when someone is insecure 
Photographer
Admiral Frog
Posts: 29088
Roswell, Georgia, US
Melissa Velazquez wrote:
... I dont think thats possible... But if a makeup artist can make someone look blurry that would be interesting... I would hire any makeup artist in an instant if they could do that LOL
Photographer
Mann Made Imagery
Posts: 5281
Lubbock, Texas, US
Gina Cicero wrote:
LOL im saying
I can not even believe that someone would even say something so stupid, but I guess thats what happens when someone is insecure Or just plain STUPID!
Photographer
ChanStudio
Posts: 9219
Alpharetta, Georgia, US
Melissa Rachelle wrote:
I was told that makeup can cause the faces in a photo to be blurry. It sounds odd to me.
I don't know much about photography, but I would think lighting and focus is what causes faces in photos to be blurry.
Is it possible for makeup to cause faces in photos to be blurry if the rest of the photo is sharp?
Is this just an excuse by the photographer to save his rep? Makeup doesn't cause blur face. Bad focus or bad photoshop (using blur) cause blur face.
Model
Kymberly Jane
Posts: 2251
Los Angeles, California, US
Melissa Rachelle wrote:
I was told that makeup can cause the faces in a photo to be blurry. It sounds odd to me.
I don't know much about photography, but I would think lighting and focus is what causes faces in photos to be blurry.
Is it possible for makeup to cause faces in photos to be blurry if the rest of the photo is sharp?
Is this just an excuse by the photographer to save his rep? HAHHaHaHaHaHa THAT .. is a NEW EXCUSE!!! i never heard that one before..
BUT.. what makes a BLurry picture..... UNFOCUS!...the shakes.. or Just Plain UNEXPIRENCE.. hahaha
OXOXOOXx
Makeup Artist
KatAragon
Posts: 1549
FAIRFAX STATION, Virginia, US
That's what I was thinking, blur tool in photoshop or a masked blur with the eyes, mouth, hair, etc, erased out. lol. So basically everything but the skin was blurry. Have you seen the RAW image?
Photographer
Stephoto Photography
Posts: 20158
Amherst, Massachusetts, US
Melissa Rachelle wrote:
The faces are literally blurry. Not lighter. The rest of the photois fine and then the faces seem out of focus.
I wish I could show some of the photos. But since he's on here it would be wrong to do that. I'd be curious to see too. Sounds like he doesn't know how to work his camera and change the focus point on his viewfinder.
Makeup Artist
Melissa Rachelle
Posts: 2162
Miami, Florida, US
KatAragon wrote:
That's what I was thinking, blur tool in photoshop or a masked blur with the eyes, mouth, hair, etc, erased out. lol. So basically everything but the skin was blurry. Have you seen the RAW image? I asked but he said he doesn't give out RAW files. I thought about asking him to maybe give me a link where I could see them without being able to download them. But he seemed angry that I asked to see the unedited images so I didn't want to ask again.
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