Make-up Woes

EnigmaPhoto

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19 Sep 2005 - 2:30 AM

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Uh oh.

I have a TFP fashion photo-shoot this weekend which has probably been arranged for 5 weeks now.

Problem is, the make-up artist who was going to do the shoot TFP (time for prints) has dropped out due to unforseen family circumstances.

What do I do!!!???

a) Delay the shoot till a later date - Pro's: I can get another (or even the same) artist. Con's: The model has been on an Atkins diet all this time and will flip if I cancel or delay.

b) Pay for a make-up artist? Pro's: We'll get a good job (hopefully). Con's: I'm skint!

c) Do it myself. Pro's: I'll not cancel, and I'll not charge myself. Con's: I'm crap.

Does anyone know a good TFP make-up girl/guy in SW London?

EnigmaPhoto

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19 Sep 2005 - 2:57 AM

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Now that's an idea. Just have to dig out the yellow pages now!

Thanks for the tip.

EnigmaPhoto

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19 Sep 2005 - 3:25 AM

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LOL @ Tony

Would be a good idea, but the shoot requires three make-up changes.

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19 Sep 2005 - 3:44 AM

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Dean,
Its quite simple.
In your pf you say you want to move to pro, therefore I assume you will be using these photos for your pf?

If you arent then ringing round colleges is a great idea.

If you are...

...like most professionals a good make up artist is worth their weight in gold. You will tell them the look you are looking for and they will advise you as to the suitability with your model. They will also be able to tell advise you about the right make up for the lighting etc etc.
An inexperienced make up artist may not.

The difference in your photos will be like night and day.

Just to repeat, if you are looking to use these photos in your pf then pay the money, its money invested in the business. You get what you pay for.

If you want to do it right, do it right. I've told other people in the last week that you need to invest in any business to make it successful, its not a matter of just picking up a camera and thinking 'today I think I'll do weddings'.

Go make a deal with a pro make up artists, get references if you can (not everyone who says they are a pro are a pro - just look at the people on here). If you are putting the time and effort into it then make sure its done right. Your model will thank you for it.

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19 Sep 2005 - 4:24 AM

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happy days - one less thing to worry about.

EnigmaPhoto

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19 Sep 2005 - 5:30 AM

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James, it's definitely an avenue I haven't considered, and now you've mentioned it I think I'll chase it up.

Another avenue to build my portfolio!

jazzygf

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20 Sep 2005 - 12:21 AM

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also some thing for you to consider. for the last 12 weeks of a course the students are to do 12 weeks experiance out with college. so you could have a class of make up artists trying to work for you. they have to do 40hours work experiance