• Makeup application for photo shoots should be practiced ahead of time.makeup display and brush after makeup was done image by Nellie Vin from Fotolia.com
  
  An important preparation step in a photo shoot is deciding what makeup to use. Makeup application should not drastically change appearances (the photos need to look like you), but an even skin tone with emphasis on the eyes or other strong features produces the best pictures. By choosing a soft color palette and avoiding glosses and shimmers, the pictures are worth the money.
  
  

Eyes

• A soft eyeshadow with lined eyes makes them the focal point of the face.blue eyes image by Frenk_Danielle Kaufmann from Fotolia.com
  
  Using a light shade of eye shadow avoids creating a raccoon look. In addition, a light shade brings the eyes forward. By applying a soft cream or white on the brow bone and the inner corner of the eyes, the eyes also are more pronounced. For redness under the eyes, use an eye primer just below the lashes.
  
  

Foundation and Powder

• A foundation and powder color that is an exact match to your skin evens out the face.face to face image by Melanie von Snarly from Fotolia.com
  
  A well-blended matte fountain (an exact match to skin color) on the entire face evens out skin tone and provides a more airbrushed finish. Using a translucent powder after foundation application helps to create a matte finish look.
  
  

Things to avoid

• Glossy lips can be problematic in pictures.lips make up image by Lovrencg from Fotolia.com
  
  Glosses and glitter should be avoided. Excessive makeup look excessive on film---applying the same amount of makeup for a night out is suggested.
  
  

Eyelashes

• Mascara is an important finishing touch.eye image by Igor Negovelov from Fotolia.com
  
  Before mascara application, use an eye curler. Using a waterproof/smudge-proof mascara prevents problems when under the heat of the photographer's lights.
  
  

Lips

• A soft lip color helps balance the focus of the face.sexy lips image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
  
  Applying a lip liner and lipstick in the same color creates a well-shaped mouth. Choosing a lip color only one shade darker than your normal color is best to avoid putting too much focus on the lips.
  
  

Cheeks

• A brown-tinted blush provides a natural contour to the face.Latin beauty 3 image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.com
  
  By applying a darker powder color or beige/brown blush, the cheeks look contoured and show dimension.