Tips for flawless make up for your senior session.

 The truth is, we have worked with everything, but here are 8 easy tips to make your on site makeup even easier and absolutely flawless!

 1) For your photo shoot, wear a button down shirt (if you can choose a shirt in the same color family as the majority of your outfits).

 2) If you have Pinterest boards or makeup ideas you have pulled out of magazines be sure to show them to your makeup artist before she gets started.

 3) If you really want to go all out and look your best for your senior photos,  treat your senior session the same way you would if you were getting ready for Prom or a pageant. You would want to start with getting a facial 1-2 weeks before the shoot. This will address any blackheads or clogged pores you might have and give you a good foundation.

 4) DO NOT have your face or brows waxed right before your shoot. Your makeup will not easily blend. 7-10 days should be okay.

 5) Do not pop any pre-shoot pimples. Instead use Visine to take the red out. Also, be sure to not dry out blemishes, as this makes it more difficult to flawlessly cover the area with makeup.

 6) Stay hydrated, and keep SPF on your skin prior to your shoot.

 7) Exfoliate your lips by using a wash cloth and lip balm after your shower. This will help your lipstick stay on longer and create a smooth surface for application.

 8) Relax and let us take care of the rest!

Alanna Rose Photography in Birmingham, AL provides on site hair and makeup services as an option for all of our senior photo shoots and senior photography. This makes our shoots stress-less from a makeup standpoint and will let you relax and just enjoy the shoot!