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Airbrushing only good for brides?
I feel like I've head that don't bother with an airbrushing machine unless you're doing mainly bridal work? Why? Is it just mainly because conventional makeup gets the exact same job done without having to invest in a machine? Also, are there any types of airbrush makeup that photographs better than others? Like paramedical vs a water base? Nov 05 12 09:48 am Link I personally am not a fan of airbrush makeup. Unfortunately, most brides have it in their heads that airbrushing is the best for them. You'll lose a lot of bridal work if you don't have an airbrush machine. I keep mine for body painting and for when airbrushing is requested. Nov 05 12 10:07 am Link I am not a fan of airbrush, period. It always seems to look like it just sits on the skin, as opposed to getting worked in with a brush or sponge. It's great for speedy application on large areas, but otherwise, it feels like a gimmick to me. If you're a good communicator and do a solid trial, you should be able to convince brides they don't need airbrush, either. I do a LOT of hair for brides, and I think only 3 or 4 of them over the last couple years have had an artist do airbrush makeup. Nov 05 12 11:07 am Link Well, it's just another tool to have in your tool belt.... So to speak. I get talent requests for it, referrals from other artists who don't airbrush and have a client request, etc. it can't hurt. Why turn away bookings? Even if you don't prefer that medium as an artist, I feel as pros we should be versed and able to at least have the first hand experience to offer clients. Artistically speaking, it is just as variable as makeup itself. The product selection and the artist yielding the gun have just as much to do with the outcome as traditional makeup. I hear all the time that airbrush makeup is "x" or "y" but.. It really is what you make it.. Like anything else. You cannot generalize. In my market, it is a must for talent requests and bridal work. For myself, I do the same 'style' of skin with or without airbrush but I do find the airbrush must faster. Also, the formulas I use (mostly Temptu) DO last a lot longer than most traditional makeups. And clients love how light it feels on the skin, even hours after application. Not a big plus for jobs that I am on set, but a HUGE plus for those that I am not. Just another tool to be studied, analyzed, and used at the artists discretion - another example of where the 'artistry' in makeup artistry comes in! Good luck and happy paintin'! Nov 05 12 01:28 pm Link Stefania I wrote: Please quote your source... otherwise this is merely hearsay... Nov 05 12 03:24 pm Link Thomas Van Dyke wrote: Stefania I wrote: Please quote your source... otherwise this is merely hearsay... Nov 07 12 07:49 pm Link I actually only recently invested in an airbrush machine and basic courses. I use only water based products (for now) and have found that it is mostly reserved for my brides. When it comes to events or photoshoots, traditional makeup still works just as well (depending on the condition of the models skin), and I find is actually easier and faster to use. Hope this helps! Nov 08 12 10:08 am Link I will say that my studio converted to Airbrush mid last year and haven't looked back since. I actually prefer the look over traditional brush on makeup. Most of the photos in my port use the temptu pro system. Nov 08 12 02:03 pm Link My avatar make up was airbrushed on me. It was a lovely experience and went really fast for us. Nov 09 12 03:24 pm Link Most of my work is airbrushed and has been since 2010. i love the effects I can create, I know my products and gun inside out and find it just comes so naturally. I have so much good feedback from photographers and models, not just my brides ,I couldn't imagine being without it now! X Nov 09 12 03:40 pm Link most of the times I collaborate with MUA not using Airbrush bot in those cases I got the impression that the process is slightly quicker, especially for the base "layer". In my opinion even 15 minutes saved are a very positive thing since will allow more time with the client actually producing images. Do those who have more experience with both feel a difference in time? Nov 20 12 11:39 pm Link |
