Hello again! I wanted to share a separate post with you, all about my photoshoot from class! The last week of our program, we had two days blocked out for our class photoshoot. Our class was equally split between the two days -- one day you create your makeup looks and shoot on camera, then the day you're not doing that you're assisting your fellow artists! This was great as well because most of the time in this industry, at some point you probably will be assisting someone else and knowing what to expect really helps to prepare! I had my photoshoot on the second day and assisted the first.
So lets talk about assisting a fellow artist. Since we had a bigger than usual class size, we split our photoshoot days for assisting and creating your look. We paired up and everyone had a chance to assist. Some general tasks of an assistant were: to offer refreshments to models, clean dirty brushes on the go, offer advice when needed and words of encouragement, and help assist during the actual shoot as well. I personally loved assisting my artist and tried to help her and the model be as comfortable as can (given everyone was pretty nervous the week before this event). None of us had done anything like this so you can imagine how crazy we all were! :)
I tried to offer myself and my help anywhere I could. I tried to be as helpful as I would want an assistant to be for my day. Aside from the basic tasks above, I asked my fellow artist some nights before if there was anything in my kit that she might want -- so I brought my whole kit along and we actually had some difficulties with her airbrush machine. While I tried to fix it, I just lent her mine to save some time. To be extra aware of the building and to get a good seat in the studio, I arrived about 30-45 minutes before we were suppose to meet and saved our spot so in case she was late or got lost, there was a spot for her. During her photoshoot, I'd bring any extra product we could in with us for touch ups if needed. As she was working on her model, I would take flash photos to show her how the lighting would effect the shadow or contour/HL. Lastly, when my artist and model were content and didn't need anything for the time being, I'd offer my help to others and the instructors as well. Basically just staying busy and motivated! I wanted to make it clear that I'm here for anyone who needs help and to make the day run smoother. :) Just remember, being an assistant is a great experience and it doesn't make you less of an artist. Some great assistants go on to being well known makeup artists or even editors in chief of great magazines! Every opportunity is an opportunity to shine.
The second day was my time to create a natural and glamour look.
I tried to offer myself and my help anywhere I could. I tried to be as helpful as I would want an assistant to be for my day. Aside from the basic tasks above, I asked my fellow artist some nights before if there was anything in my kit that she might want -- so I brought my whole kit along and we actually had some difficulties with her airbrush machine. While I tried to fix it, I just lent her mine to save some time. To be extra aware of the building and to get a good seat in the studio, I arrived about 30-45 minutes before we were suppose to meet and saved our spot so in case she was late or got lost, there was a spot for her. During her photoshoot, I'd bring any extra product we could in with us for touch ups if needed. As she was working on her model, I would take flash photos to show her how the lighting would effect the shadow or contour/HL. Lastly, when my artist and model were content and didn't need anything for the time being, I'd offer my help to others and the instructors as well. Basically just staying busy and motivated! I wanted to make it clear that I'm here for anyone who needs help and to make the day run smoother. :) Just remember, being an assistant is a great experience and it doesn't make you less of an artist. Some great assistants go on to being well known makeup artists or even editors in chief of great magazines! Every opportunity is an opportunity to shine.
The second day was my time to create a natural and glamour look.
 Natural |  Glamour |
Here is the final look for both of my applications. The goal for the Natural look was to make her look like bare skin (even though we know we're packing on the makeup), so not necessarily a natural glam look with eyeliner and a bright lip color. I just color matched her base to create a blank canvas, contour'd her face so she isn't flat in photos, defined her eyebrows and coated them with brow gel, then defined the eyes with a color close to her natural shade and mascara. She already had a pretty flawless face to begin with so not much work was needed to be done!
As for the glamour look, I had about 2-3 different looks in mind depending on the model we had for our application (they were chosen for us). My model had a great eye shape, but not much lid space, so I felt inspired to recreate an edgy Jaclyn Hill makeup look Cat Eye Makeup Tutorial. It was time to deepen up the contour, glue on some lashes, line the lips and fluff up the hair! There were a couple of details I left out of the look but overall just a bold liner with big lashes were my goal.
As for the glamour look, I had about 2-3 different looks in mind depending on the model we had for our application (they were chosen for us). My model had a great eye shape, but not much lid space, so I felt inspired to recreate an edgy Jaclyn Hill makeup look Cat Eye Makeup Tutorial. It was time to deepen up the contour, glue on some lashes, line the lips and fluff up the hair! There were a couple of details I left out of the look but overall just a bold liner with big lashes were my goal.
| A helpful tip I have while applying makeup for your photoshoot would be to take pictures during the whole process! I'm not talking about a picture with a fancy camera and studio lighting, just your phone would do. This way you'll get a general idea of how the makeup would show and what you should enhance or fix. Remember, in a great camera and bright lighting, a lot of your work can disappear on the models face with those conditions, the flash can completely wash out the color. I always made sure that my flash was turned on so we can get a sense of where the light hits the face and what washes out. |  |
Overall I had a wonderful time at this photoshoot and working with models and my fellow class mates was such a great experience. Working with the photographer was great. He gave helpful and useful advice and also knew how to work with the models which in the end, gets you amazing portfolio pictures! The photographer we worked with for this shoot is Jonathan Sevilla, a photographer based out of San Diego CA. Check him out if you're in the area.
To my upcoming artists -- Don't let the unknown worry you, I spent days worrying myself over this photoshoot thinking I wasn't ready or I wouldn't be prepared, but if its what you love to do and its your passion, It'll all work and come into place. I loved the outcome so much, I tear'd up when I was shown my work. Just have fun and create whatever you desire!
Thank you for reading and leave your comments below!
xoxo~
To my upcoming artists -- Don't let the unknown worry you, I spent days worrying myself over this photoshoot thinking I wasn't ready or I wouldn't be prepared, but if its what you love to do and its your passion, It'll all work and come into place. I loved the outcome so much, I tear'd up when I was shown my work. Just have fun and create whatever you desire!
Thank you for reading and leave your comments below!
xoxo~
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