How to Look Your Best in Photos

**HUIXIAN** · 01-10-2006, 08:51 PM

Looking your best in photos is not as simple as it may seem. Here are a few quick tips to put you at ease on that special day and beyond.

Makeup

1. Keep it classic. The look that is fabulous now will look dated in a couple of years and you will wish that you had not been so trendy. Use a matte makeup (even if shine and glitter are in) and keep the shine down. In photos, shine will make you look sweaty and dirty.

2. Do not use too much blush. If it's a special occasion, like your wedding, you will probably be hot and flushed from all the fussing and will not need that extra blush. Instead, use contour - on the temples, cheekbones and jaw.

3. Some women are not used to wearing makeup and if this special occasion is their first attempt they may go too light which will make them look washed-out in pictures. A few days or weeks before photo-time (whatever the occasion) get some practice and a little help. If you are uncomfortable doing your makeup for special occasions and don't know a lot about makeup application or contouring get the help of a professional.

4. Don't wear cool, dark lipsticks for black and white photos, they will make your lips look very dark.

5. For touch ups carry a powder compact and a lipstick. Redoing makeup will give you a cakey look.

6. Don't wear heavy eyeliner or mascara. Bright light can make eye makeup look very harsh and eyes will stand out as black blobs. To enhance the eyes use more color such as highlighter under the brow, pale colors in the crease and darker colors near the base of the eyelash. Use eyeliner and mascara, but just a little. For example, dip the mascara brush once and do both eyes - twice at the most. Keep the eyeliner thin and very close to the lashes - you shouldn't be able to see a line.

Hair

1. Make sure you get your hair cut a week or so before the photos and if you are planning a new style - try it before photo day.

2. Don't use so many hair products that your hair is like a helmet. Also, really neat hair will make you look older.

3. Go easy on accessories and like makeup stick to a classic look. Don't have your hair, makeup or accessories date the photo.

**Wenzi** · 02-10-2006, 08:36 PM

i hate the TWIT look when u will hold u camera up high n make ur eyes look big! eeeeee... i hate tt kind of ppl who took tt kind of pic.. well, wat i mean is those who took real high! high till u cant see ur neck! well, if u still can see ur neck in the pic, u are not tt bad!

**HUIXIAN** · 03-10-2006, 12:05 AM

muahaha
i've never done that manz.
cant see neck.
unless u take real high & so..
dono hw to say ;x

funnysnow · 03-10-2006, 01:13 AM

-.-" that xiao mei mei way of taking photo mahs.. act jap..

**HUIXIAN** · 03-10-2006, 11:28 PM

act cute also ;p

;x

pearr · 08-10-2006, 12:55 PM

hahas. enhance their eyes mah ;x

**HUIXIAN** · 08-10-2006, 09:55 PM

to make their eyes look bigger,brighter,more attractive?

gee~

pearr · 08-10-2006, 11:11 PM

kinda! lol otherwise =x ?

**HUIXIAN** · 10-10-2006, 12:22 AM

o.o
simi otherwise :x

**DustHoney** · 11-10-2006, 10:12 AM

like The Dog . big face small body . or perhaps , big face n super big eyes

**tiasa** · 11-10-2006, 12:58 PM

**Wenzi** · 12-10-2006, 02:27 PM

yayaya.. the dog.. hardly can see the neck one.. haha.. everyone gt tong gan ah~

**fuyumi** · 16-10-2006, 01:51 AM

Practise makes perfect. Finding the right angle and smiling naturally makes a nice picture.

01-10-2006, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
HUIXIAN ddrumstick Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,854 iTrader: (-1) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Singapore SGC$: 75.16 Bank: 719.83 Total SGC$: 794.99	How to Look Your Best in Photos Looking your best in photos is not as simple as it may seem. Here are a few quick tips to put you at ease on that special day and beyond. Makeup 1. Keep it classic. The look that is fabulous now will look dated in a couple of years and you will wish that you had not been so trendy. Use a matte makeup (even if shine and glitter are in) and keep the shine down. In photos, shine will make you look sweaty and dirty. 2. Do not use too much blush. If it's a special occasion, like your wedding, you will probably be hot and flushed from all the fussing and will not need that extra blush. Instead, use contour - on the temples, cheekbones and jaw. 3. Some women are not used to wearing makeup and if this special occasion is their first attempt they may go too light which will make them look washed-out in pictures. A few days or weeks before photo-time (whatever the occasion) get some practice and a little help. If you are uncomfortable doing your makeup for special occasions and don't know a lot about makeup application or contouring get the help of a professional. 4. Don't wear cool, dark lipsticks for black and white photos, they will make your lips look very dark. 5. For touch ups carry a powder compact and a lipstick. Redoing makeup will give you a cakey look. 6. Don't wear heavy eyeliner or mascara. Bright light can make eye makeup look very harsh and eyes will stand out as black blobs. To enhance the eyes use more color such as highlighter under the brow, pale colors in the crease and darker colors near the base of the eyelash. Use eyeliner and mascara, but just a little. For example, dip the mascara brush once and do both eyes - twice at the most. Keep the eyeliner thin and very close to the lashes - you shouldn't be able to see a line. Hair 1. Make sure you get your hair cut a week or so before the photos and if you are planning a new style - try it before photo day. 2. Don't use so many hair products that your hair is like a helmet. Also, really neat hair will make you look older. 3. Go easy on accessories and like makeup stick to a classic look. Don't have your hair, makeup or accessories date the photo.

02-10-2006, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wenzi Addicted SGClubber Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 720 iTrader: (0) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Jurong West SGC$: 867.33 Bank: 160.16 Total SGC$: 1,027.49	i hate the TWIT look when u will hold u camera up high n make ur eyes look big! eeeeee... i hate tt kind of ppl who took tt kind of pic.. well, wat i mean is those who took real high! high till u cant see ur neck! well, if u still can see ur neck in the pic, u are not tt bad! it's me.. wenzi!!!! 愛一個人不一定要擁有﹐但擁有一個人就一定要好好去愛他! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-10-2006, 01:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
funnysnow Experienced SGClubber Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,399 iTrader: (1) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Singapore SGC$: 802.79 Bank: 0.17 Total SGC$: 802.96	-.-" that xiao mei mei way of taking photo mahs.. act jap.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-10-2006, 12:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
pearr retarded clubber Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 855 iTrader: (0) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: cck SGC$: 15.13 Bank: 120.62 Total SGC$: 135.75	hahas. enhance their eyes mah ;x woooshooshh! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-10-2006, 11:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
pearr retarded clubber Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 855 iTrader: (0) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: cck SGC$: 15.13 Bank: 120.62 Total SGC$: 135.75	kinda! lol otherwise =x ? woooshooshh! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-10-2006, 12:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
HUIXIAN ddrumstick Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,854 iTrader: (-1) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Singapore SGC$: 75.16 Bank: 719.83 Total SGC$: 794.99	muahaha i've never done that manz. cant see neck. unless u take real high & so.. dono hw to say ;x

03-10-2006, 11:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
HUIXIAN ddrumstick Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,854 iTrader: (-1) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Singapore SGC$: 75.16 Bank: 719.83 Total SGC$: 794.99	act cute also ;p ;x

08-10-2006, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
HUIXIAN ddrumstick Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,854 iTrader: (-1) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Singapore SGC$: 75.16 Bank: 719.83 Total SGC$: 794.99	to make their eyes look bigger,brighter,more attractive? gee~

10-10-2006, 12:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
HUIXIAN ddrumstick Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,854 iTrader: (-1) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Singapore SGC$: 75.16 Bank: 719.83 Total SGC$: 794.99	o.o simi otherwise :x

11-10-2006, 10:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
DustHoney Cool SGClubber Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 31 iTrader: (0) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Jurong and Tiong Bahru SGC$: 60.00 Bank: 0.00 Total SGC$: 60.00	like The Dog . big face small body . or perhaps , big face n super big eyes SHE's someone who doesn't like pain/hurt . so leave her alone . give HER some sweets instead of bitters . if not , she'll kick ur ass .

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12-10-2006, 02:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wenzi Addicted SGClubber Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 720 iTrader: (0) Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Jurong West SGC$: 867.33 Bank: 160.16 Total SGC$: 1,027.49	yayaya.. the dog.. hardly can see the neck one.. haha.. everyone gt tong gan ah~ it's me.. wenzi!!!! 愛一個人不一定要擁有﹐但擁有一個人就一定要好好去愛他! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

16-10-2006, 01:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
fuyumi Ice Princess Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5,211 iTrader: (28) My Mood: Gender: Zodiac Sign: Country: Location: Eastern Tranquinity SGC$: 111.30 Bank: 1,098.37 Total SGC$: 1,209.67	Practise makes perfect. Finding the right angle and smiling naturally makes a nice picture.

11-11-2006, 12:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
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