Make-up trial

[Catherine 6 September 2008]

I have fairly long hair, in a few shots its tied back.
I think the colours would look better in natural light also, I made the mistake of having the trial at 4pm lol

[Gidget]

Hey Cat, gorgeous pics!
I think the blush looks really good, you look very natural.
The only issue that I can even think of is having photos with a flash? I know for myself (and admittedly I dont know how it works with pro photgraphers) if I go out with normal everyday foundation colour on I look like a ghost in photos, so when going out I actually use the same foundation but a slightly darker coloured powder so I dont get the 'Casper' look in photos.

Maybe just something to mention to your make-up artist or perhaps ask your photographer?

Anywho, I think you look fantastic!

[Catherine 6 September 2008]

Thanks hunny, I'm glad it look natural thats my big aim for my makeup on the day. I remember my makeup artist mentionging weeks ago when I spoke to her that she uses foundation and powder that is non-reflective so the flash doesn't reflect off it, so hopefully that will get around any dramas there
xoxo

[Gidget]

Awesome, wasnt sure if they had stuff like that!
I think it looks fab, but if your not 100% maybe get her to do it with a lighter colour and take pics just to see the difference?

[Catherine 6 September 2008]

Yeah, I think thats the best plan. I am seeing her again this week, so I might get her to trial some lighter shades on me and see what I like best

[Sass]

I think it looks beautiful. But as Gidget says do the other way if you like and take some piccys so you can compare. That way you will be 100%

[joeve]

Beautiful make-up!
Just a word of warning for going lighter - the spf in most make-up can 'bounce' back the flash giving you a ghost like appearance in photos!! I am a beauty therapist and whenever I do a bride I am very aware of this particularly as you usually wear a white,ivory or similar colour dress and can look 'washed out in photos'. Hope that helps!

[Bek]

Blossy - thanks for referring to me as the resident makeup artist haha

Hi Cat,
Your makeup looks lovely... very natural indeed.
It is very hard to tell whether you need a lighter shade because of the lighting and in the close photos you're wearing a scarf and i can't see how the colour of your face looks against your chest area... most people don't realise that you should actually match the foundation to your CHEST rather than the colour of your FACE....
most people have a darker chest compared to their face... if you go lighter on the face, you might risk looking pastey and ghost-like in your photos.
My suggestion is to try a lighter shade (but only ONE shade lighter) and see how it looks in the sunlight and in the dark... then post some more photos and we'll have a look and compare.

Another consideration is whether you will be getting a fake tan before the day.

A lot of the time, the colour I use at a client's trial is different to what I use on the day!
This is because brides these days tend to get a fake tan so by the time the wedding day arrives, they're darker!

Unless you are like Brigie Bear.... I actually used a lighter shade on her wedding day because she'd been living in the snowy mountains for a few months since the trial and she'd gone lighter!!!! LOL

I actually like the peachy blush tones, as it suits your colour. I think a pinky blush would be too much of a contrast.

[~**Jen**~]

hehe you're too good at your job Bek!! I will be telling everyone to use you, after seeing Brigie!!

[Bek]

Originally Posted by ~**Jen**~

hehe you're too good at your job Bek!! I will be telling everyone to use you, after seeing Brigie!!

awwwww thanks so much Jen, that's so sweet!
but it helped them being the most good looking bridal party of 2008!!! ;)