{"id":33779,"date":"2018-12-05T08:01:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T13:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=33779"},"modified":"2018-12-05T08:01:20","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T13:01:20","slug":"5-things-you-need-to-take-amazing-makeup-portfolio-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/5-things-you-need-to-take-amazing-makeup-portfolio-photos","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Need to Take AMAZING Makeup Portfolio Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639753765591{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]All makeup artists worth their salt knows the benefits of a good portfolio. With the rise in popularity of social media, some artists even choose to <a href=\"\/2018\/08\/will-having-an-online-portfolio-help-you-find-makeup-artist-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">host their makeup portfolios exclusively online<\/a>. But having a dozen <a href=\"\/2017\/06\/instagram-new-makeup-artists-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">selfies on Instagram<\/a> will rarely lead to professional makeup jobs. We\u2019re not saying it\u2019s impossible, but if you\u2019re serious about going pro with your skills, we suggest having a physical portfolio.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Here\u2019s the thing: you could have top-tier makeup skills, but if you don\u2019t know how to capture that in your photos, you won\u2019t be booking real makeup clients. So how can you put together the perfect portfolio? Well, you\u2019ve come to the right place.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Here are 5 necessities you need to have!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; 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Having a sturdy leather portfolio is one of the best items you can invest in for your career (besides a <a href=\"\/2018\/01\/building-your-makeup-kit-the-best-skin-products-and-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">great makeup artistry kit<\/a>, of course). Besides being able to protect your makeup photos and keep them in pristine condition, it also holds just the right amount of polished photos. How can this help you?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Well, this will force you to critique your work carefully and edit down the photos you include. You\u2019ll be able to select and show off only your best work. It also shows off a level of professionalism when your clients see you with one. Because of its portability, you can bring it to\u00a0<a href=\"\/2017\/03\/connect-clients-makeup-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">any consultations with prospective clients<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639753776444{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_or_professional_lighting\"><\/span>Natural or professional lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639753723902{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Nobody can argue that natural light is the best. It illuminates all the features of the face perfectly and allows your work to shine. All the products used will be vibrant and the skin\u2019s natural texture is illuminated clearly. Just make sure the light is indirect. Direct beams of light are harsh and wash out the colors of the makeup![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]But it\u2019s not always possible to have great weather when you do your photoshoots. Especially with <a href=\"\/2016\/01\/building-your-makeup-artist-portfolio-participating-in-a-styled-shoot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">styled shoots<\/a> planned months in advance, you\u2019ll have to prepare for the worst. LED lights, when paired with a diffuser or softbox, mimic the softness of natural light. The diffuser scatters the intensity of the artificial light and allows you to light up every feature on your makeup model beautifully. Make sure you connect with a photographer who owns this equipment and knows how to use it!&#8221;[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;33784&#8243; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639753945842{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_camera\"><\/span>Great camera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639753935149{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When you\u2019re a makeup artist in training, it can be hard to set aside money for a good camera. Thankfully, modern phones have pretty good quality cameras. They are sufficient when you\u2019re first starting out. But once you start batting in the big leagues, a physical portfolio demands high-resolution photos.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You can either purchase a sharp camera for yourself or connect with a photographer who does. It\u2019s always a good idea to reach out to photographers who are at the same stage in their careers as you. This way, you can both mutually benefit from portfolio photos. Be realistic and reach out to as many photographers as you can. Out of every 20 you contact, only a couple may get back to you. But it\u2019s worthwhile to have a photographer who understands photo composition, and don\u2019t forget to credit them in your work![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639753941689{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plain_background\"><\/span>Plain background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Outside of styled shoots, you\u2019ll want close-up crops of your actual makeup looks. The focus of these photos is to see your actual makeup application. You\u2019ll want to eliminate any distractions in the background, especially if you\u2019re showing off intricacies and details. To do this, use a plain background to act as a negative space. The viewer\u2019s eyes will be able to rest on the actual makeup you\u2019re trying to showcase when you have a plain background\u2026 as opposed to having their attention being pulled in all directions![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;33785&#8243; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639753992953{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Choosing models with diverse features allows you to show the range in your abilities. Correcting flaws and matching skin tones is easy when working on models with similar features to yourself. But your makeup clients won\u2019t always be the same as you. Practice and prepare your portfolio to reflect the diversity in clients you\u2019ll meet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639754017530{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Models\"><\/span>Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639753989697{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Now, regarding makeup looks. For styled shoots, you are expected to prepare a concept ahead of time. It should make sense with the theme of the shoot, the wardrobe, the backdrop, etc. But be flexible with the looks you create. Not every look will suit your model. With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/11\/importance-global-beauty-makeup-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">global diversity of models<\/a>, you\u2019ll find yourself making minor adjustments to suit each model\u2019s features. Makeup isn\u2019t one size fits all![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What other portfolio must-haves are there? Let us know![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 class=\"cta\">Want to know what a professional makeup portfolio should look like? 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