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    I'm doing a photoshoot on Tuesday in black and white. Anybody have suggestions on the type of makeup/mode of application that "reads" best in Black & White?

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    Dark red lipsticks shows the absolute best on b & w photos! You'll do great. B/W are soooo sexy!







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    Default Re: Help! B&W photoshoot - makep suggestions?

    http://skyebooher.com/questions.htm <--- Read this dear


    In black and white photography, the best results are achieved with the subjects in high contrast colors and fabrics. Note the portraits in the gallery. Most people choose to wear black. It's flattering and highlights the face well. White often projects a softer, more romantic feel, whereas, black is more dramatic and edgey. Pastels will look muted, a muddy gray effect. Polka dotted, striped, and flannel prints are bold and appealing on black and white film. Highly textured fabrics like chanille, boucle, offer a gorgeous richness to the images.







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    Default Re: Help! B&W photoshoot - makep suggestions?

    ^^She knows her stuff!

    I had a black & white photoshoot before, and the makeup artist on set used a dark red lipstick and put lots of gloss overtop.

    She also darkened my eye makeup to create contrast.

    x0x & good luck!

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    Wow CK you smarty you
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    you can only survive by clinging onto trees
    that's your flaw
    put down some roots so you can stand on your own
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    Default Re: Help! B&W photoshoot - makep suggestions?

    Thank ya thank ya hahahaha I think BW shots are ABSOLUTELY beautiful. They are so classy..and sophisticated. How do you plan on wearing your hair/clothes SmartCookie?







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    Default Re: Help! B&W photoshoot - makep suggestions?

    For the face, Use a matte foundation ... the less light
    reflected on and off your skin the better.

    Also, pay particular attention to your wardrobe colors. Make sure
    whatever you are wearing (if anything at all!!) is dark in color.
    Lightn colors reflect way too much light and
    will cast unflattering shadows!!!

    Let's see... use a matte lip color to cut down on reflection...... no bright
    glossy reds!!! Bright glossy reds will give your lips too high a
    contrast - with b&w photography, bright glossy red
    actually looks black.

    One more important thing, it is usually best to mascara only your top
    lashes. Doing the bottom ones will make your eyes look
    like a raccoon's!!
    Never Sit On What You Can Sell.

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    Default Re: Help! B&W photoshoot - makep suggestions?

    Thank all of you so much for your input. I knew I could count on you all for good answers!

    I was planning on matte foundations, with a little contouring, not too drastic. For the eyes, a Brigitte Bardot look with falsies on the top lash and winged liquid eyeliner for the 1950s look.

    Lips, not red, but a shade or two darker than my natural lip color.

    My hair is red, and it's cut in that layered sideswept bangs thing that everyone in the world is currently sporting, so I was contemplating starting off with waves, then a half updo, then a full updo.

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    Default Re: Help! B&W photoshoot - makep suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by smartcookie
    I was planning on matte foundations, with a little contouring, not too drastic.

    It's cool that you're contouring - and you are pretty smart knowing to make it not too drastic. Blend the blusher softly and really well - Otherwise, it ends up looking like WAR PAINT in b&w photos.

    Since you are a redhead, a brown blusher will work best for you. Besides, brown blush tends to photograph in B&W with nice soft contrast instead of harsh.

    Hey, good luck!
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    Quote Originally Posted by smartcookie
    Lips, not red, but a shade or two darker than my natural lip color.
    Smart, since you going for a 50's type of look (I love waves and such) you will need the red lips I would hate for your makeup, clothes, hair to be superb, but your lips have a mute contrast. You will look faded..







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    Hi All,
    Everyone pretty much covered everything pretty well, but I wanted to add my 2 cents. (I'm also a makeup artist for many years)...

    Skip colors like blue, lt. pink and lilac eyeshadow. They look wierd or non-existant on B&W.

    Stay away from to much frost-y, glittery makeup. It doesn't look good on B&W.

    For eyes, try a beige color on the whole eye and use dark brown or burgundy/brown to contour the crease area.

    Use black/brown eyeliner and blend with a q-tip for a soft smokey look.

    Use burgundy or brown blush to contour areas of your face that need it. To create cheek bones, slim the jawline, etc.

    Joe Blasco foundation is awesome for photoshoots. It has a concentrated pigment that makes any skin look flawless. Its specifically made for TV and print photography and used by industry people alot. http://www.joeblasco.com

    Go a little darker on application than you normally would.

    Have a poloroid "test shot" taken so that you may check out the makeup looks.

    Good luck! I love photo shoots. Have fun!
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    SmartCookie,
    How did your photo shoot go. I just found this old thread and I'd love to see the pics!
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    Default Re: Help! B&W photoshoot - makep suggestions?

    It went very well, thank you. I did what I said I would, and I turned out perfectly - not too washed out, but not too made up either.

    I posted cropped photos last night - at the moment, I can't show full-face photographs.

    The photographer doesn't do TFP, but if anyone's looking for a phenomenal B&W photographer, PM me and I'll refer you.

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    Default Re: Help! B&W photoshoot - makep suggestions?

    wow, those are beautiful

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    Gorgeous pics, SC!!

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