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8 Tips for doing your Makeup for Photos

Doing makeup for photographs is a little different than every day makeup.  Some things look great in person but don’t translate well in pictures.  Here are a few makeup tips to help you look your best when you are photographed:
1.  Use matte colors - Although shimmer can look great when applied properly, if you are a little unsure about what to do, it’s always safe to go with matte colors.  Matte makeup won’t reflect light, making it easy to apply and easy to photograph.
2.  Fill in your brows - Even if you don’t fill in your brows on a daily basis, fill them in for your pictures.  Your eyes and face will look so much more complete if your brows are looking polished.  This especially goes for blondes.  Blonde eyebrows will disappear in photographs.
3.  Makeup will photograph 2 shades lighter -  Makeup doesn’t translate as vibrant in photographs.  I recommend doing your blush, eyes and lip color a little more vibrant than you normally would.
4.  Use powder - Even if your makeup is applied perfectly, if you look shiny in your pictures it can ruin your whole look.  Once your makeup is complete, use a finishing or setting powder to make everything more matte.  I recommend even taking some powder with you (or oil blotting sheets), especially if it’s a warm day.
5.  Apply your makeup in natural light - When you put on your makeup, sit by a window or in a room with a lot of natural light.  This will give you the best idea of what your makeup really looks like, and how it will look in the pictures.
6.  Wax - makeup does not adhere well to peach fuzz.  Whatever you normally wax on your face, wax it before your pictures.  I suggest waxing at least 24 hours before your pictures to give enough time for any redness and swelling to go down.
7. Wear lip gloss or lipstick- I don’t wear lipstick very often, but when it comes to photos, lip gloss or lipstick is a must.  Especially if your lips are on the smaller side,  wearing lip gloss really helps them look full and plump in pictures. And stay inside the lines.
8.  Wear black mascara - Some people think black is too harsh for their skin tone, but I promise that when it comes to pictures, black looks good on everyone.  Wearing black liner and black mascara will bring out your eyes a lot more than brown will.   False lashes look really well also, but may take some practice ahead of time.
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March Specials

For the month of March only!

2 for 1 Print Sale!!  Buy 2 11×14′s or 2 16×20 prints for the price of one! They can be from different images.

We are also having a sale on wallets. Buy 48 wallets from the same image for only $29!

This sale will end Friday March 30 at midnight, so don’t wait place your order today!

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High School Senior Models Wanted!

Do you want awesome senior pictures that show off your personality?

Do you want to get them done for FREE? Sounds awesome, right? It get’s better!

You can get this free photo session and actually earn money just by telling your friends about This Little Light of Mine Photography.

How?

Apply to be a Senior Model for This Little Light of Mine Photography!

What is a Senior Model?

A Senior Model is someone that is going to help promote This Little Light of Mine Photography to their classmates and friends.

You will receive some senior model cards with your picture on them to hand out to friends at school and work.
What do you get for being a Senior Model?

-One complimentary mini photo session with 2 outfit changes. ( This session must be scheduled and completed by March 30, 2012)

-One complimentary Deluxe Senior photo session with as many outfit changes as your heart desires. Up to 2 locations.

- Complimentary images for Facebook. (Will have This Little Light of Mine logo on it)

- Complimentary Custom Facebook Timeline Cover

- Senior Model Cards.

- 10% off your print order!

- For every 5 friends that you refer, you will get $50. Yep, cash money

(The referral clients must book for it to count towards the 5)

What are the rules?

- You have to be graduating in 2013.

- We will need your parent’s permission.

- You have to promise that you will only promote This Little Light of Mine Photography and no one else.

-You cannot be a model for This Little Light of Mine, if you are a model for another studio.

- Session must be completed before August 10th, 2012.

- Become a fan of the This Little Light of Mine Photography Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/This-Little-Light-of-Mine-Photography/310970301599

- Last but not least, be outgoing, fun, and ready to have a blast!

How do you apply?

Simple.

Just copy the form at the bottom of this page. Fill it out and email it to thislittlelightofminephoto@gmail.com

Be sure to send over one recent photo of yourself in the email
Senior Model Application:

Name: _______________________

Address:________________________________________________________

Age:_____________

Cell Phone #-________________________________________

Graduation Year:________________

What High School do you attend?:________________________________

What are some of your interests or hobbies?________________________________

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Why do you think you would make an awesome senior model?__________________

______________________________________________________________

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We’re excited to read all your entries!