What to Wear for Senior Photos | Hair and Makeup

Essential Tips on What to Wear for Senior Photos: Hair and Makeup

If it fits your budget, I highly recommend that all my senior clients invest in professional hair and makeup. This investment will significantly enhance the quality of your photos and overall senior portrait experience. You’re already putting effort into what to wear for senior photos, so why not ensure they’re the best they can be!

SO WHY EXACTLY IS IT IMPORTANT?

1. THEY ARE PROFESSIONALS

Professional hair and makeup artists are trained to do hair and makeup that photographs well. While your makeup may look amazing in person, it could look completely different on-camera, and these professionals are trained to know the difference! They will conceal spots you don’t like, contour so your face looks the best in every light, use colors that compliment your skin tone, make your eyes pop, manicure your eyebrows to perfection, and more!

2. LESS STRESS

Your senior session can be full of decisions, including what you’re going to wear, who you’re going to bring, and more. Trying to do your own hair and makeup if you don’t know what you’re doing can make it harder. Hiring a professional hair and makeup artist takes all the stress away and lets you simply enjoy your big day!

3. WHO DOESN’T LIKE GETTING PAMPERED?

I don’t ever want my seniors to feel like their portrait session is simply taking photos, I want it to be a fun EXPERIENCE you can remember every time you look at your images. So, if you arrive at your senior session after an hour of pampering, the whole day has already started out on a fantastic note! After all, you’re only a high school senior once!

4. CONFIDENCE BOOST

Not everyone I work with is used to getting their photo taken, and I totally get how intimidating it can be! Getting your hair and makeup done will give you that extra boost of confidence you deserve to shine in your senior photos! 

If Hair and Makeup is Not in your Budget!

THAT’S TOTALLY OKAY! HERE ARE JUST A FEW TIPS FOR FLAWLESS PHOTO-READY MAKEUP!

1. USE LIPSTICK/GLOSS

Cameras are designed to capture every detail, so make sure your lips are not chapped and flaky! Without lipstick or gloss, your lips could easily blend into the surrounding skin, which nobody wants. If you aren’t a lipstick kind of girl, put on some tinted chapstick so your lips are still smooth, glossy, and pink!

2. APPLY FOUNDATION EVENLY

Using foundation or concealer can make a world of difference in your photos! It can make your skin appear flawless, but only as long as it’s applied evenly and blended down your neck. Try using a makeup sponge or foundation brush to blend your foundation and concealer all over your skin!

3. FALSIES ARE YOUR FRIEND!

False eyelashes are a super fun way to add a little extra glam to your photos! While they may feel a bit odd if you don’t wear them often, they make your eyes POP in your images and look totally natural!

4. DON’T NEGLECT YOUR NAILS

Your hands will be incorporated into some of the poses, so pampered nails are a must. Neutral or pastel colors photograph best without drawing too much attention away from your face! If you don’t want to get your nails done at a salon, consider getting press on nails at Walmart or Target! They’re inexpensive and wicked easy to apply.

5. BOLD BROWS

If you wear foundation, make sure that it’s not covering your brows! Sometimes concealer or foundation can accidentally get onto your eyebrows, making them appear faded. Giving your brows a good comb-through with some tinted brow gel is a great idea. Your brows help frame your face, so bold brows are important!

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Would you like to discover more about the Lisa Smith Photography Senior Experience? Well, let me tell you, my approach goes beyond capturing stunning images; it’s about creating an unforgettable journey tailored specifically to you. Each step, from consultation to delivery, guarantees a personalized and exceptional experience.

Moreover, I prioritize understanding your unique personality, interests, and aspirations to craft a photo session that reflects your individuality and celebrates this significant milestone in your life. I promise an experience focused on genuine connections and authentic moments, cherished for years to come.

Contact me today to book your senior portrait session.

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