Skin concerns? I can help!
/What about blemishes?
Everyone gets zits. Everyone.
Don’t worry about em I gotcha!!! Because while a zit or two or even cystic concerns don’t diminish your awesomeness in any way, I don’t think anyone should have to have a permanent reminder of a temporary zit. They do go away, a few days later or a few years. It gets better, and having a painful reminder of a time when skin was not doing what you wanted forever on grandma’s wall? Not fair!
Don’t worry! Everyone has days with less-than-perfect skin. Applying makeup properly can help. After your session I go over each image to remove minor skin blemishes. However, I do not do extensive body modifications: my policy is that if it’s temporary I remove it. If it’s permanent it stays! Be loving and accepting of who you are and the natural beauty you possess.
Senior portraits are about remembering and amazing time in your life...NOT that one time you had that huge pimple. Or even a whole bunch of them. What should shine through is YOU and your celebration of this time in your life!
Don’t let acne stop you, or embarrass you, or make you feel less than all you are. It shouldn’t be memorialized in your senior portraits. I can take care of that so you can feel free to have fun and feel confident!
Professional makeup
If you are worried about skin texture or blemishes, I strongly suggest professional makeup before every photo session. I don’t include it in the price because it is not everyone’s vibe- some don’t wear makeup and seriously some of you are the pros at your own makeup!!!
I still really recommend it for practical reasons like skin concerns and I feel like it’s worth spoiling yourself. From the glam girls rocking a full cat-eye and red lips, to the natural girls who just wear gloss, professional makeup will make you look like you.
Sometimes regular makeup ends up looking dull and flat on camera. Using a pro makes your makeup look camera-ready. Pro makeup evens out skin tone and hides any skin imperfections. Sure, I include basic professional retouch editing for everyone, but there is something about a professional artist’s makeup magic that boosts confidence and makes extra expensive retouching unnecessary.
Everyone gets zits. Everyone. A professional makeup artist makes your skin look flawless. And the pro’s makeup stays on all day and doesn’t melt in the hot Arizona heat. You look your best all day! Plus it’s just a fun exciting experience!
The Bra and Stubble Clause
Everyone should come to their session ready to be photographed as they appear!
I will let you know if something peeks out or a hair needs adjusting (what are those hanger strings in shirts called? Most braces and bra straps can be removed but there is an extra fee. And honestly, the stubble removal editing always looks a little weird! shave before you come!!
I’ll let you know at the session if I see it!) It’s probably too late after the gallery is delivered, because while I can edit stubble and undergarments out…the fee is an additional $50 per image.