Hello all of you readers! How are you doing? I am back from my trip, and I have a few reviews and tutorials planned out for you all. It makes me cringe to type this, but with only a few days of August left, there is little time to hang out with the people you haven’t gotten around to, or stay up until six in the morning every day. September is right around the corner, and if you are like me, then you have to attend school this coming Monday. School is exciting for the first few weeks, then its back to the sleepless nights, and fretting about overdue papers. Enjoy these few days while you can, and hopefully you readers are part of the lucky ones that get to attend next later than the rest of us. Well, onto today’s post!
Registering for school may be on the painful side, as you have to line up multiple times, and wait for hours before you can finally leave. By the most of the good lockers are taken and the textbooks are reduced down to the “gently-used” editions. The most tedious yet exciting part of registration has to be school pictures. A lot of preparation goes into getting your look right for the photo, but when you look back on it all, it might seem a bit silly. For now, enjoy your time being in school, and worry all you want, as this post is full of ways to get your picture looking clean, simple, and memorable.
Tip 1: If you do wear makeup for the photos, avoid makeup setting powders that contain mica. Mica is known for its reflectiveness, and can cause while patches to show up on your face from the camera flash.
Tip 2: For eyeshadow, only wear colours that you will not regret putting on your face for the photo. If in doubt, try natural looking colours, for a fresh looking face. Colours like a tan brown, taupe, or even a light wash of gold look good on any skin tone.
Tip 3: If you want a little bit of sparkle, wear sheer but light colours, instead of all matte ones, which can make the eyes appear flat. If using more than one shade, use a sheer wash of colour, and matte colours for contouring and the undereye area.
Tip 4: Avoid wearing too much blush. I know many people that pile on the blush, but it can end up looking odd in photos. Instead, gently pat a clean finger into a crème or powder blush, and lightly dot the apples of your cheeks. Blend in the colour, until you can barely see it. Repeat these two steps , and you will have the perfect amount on your cheeks. Blush can help you to avoid looking too pale in photos, as the bright lighting can wash out your face colour.
Tip 5: For mascara, just a couple coats should do. Again, too much product doesn’t mean your look will become more polished. If you are not a fan of mascara, curl lashes and apply clear brow and lash gel, to make then more defined.
Tip 6: Try to keep your makeup light; you only want to cover any imperfection, not your entire face. Concealer should be the only type of cover up you would need for a photo, followed by face powder.
Tip 7: When picking an outfit, you have to consider what will be visible in the photo. If you have the option to pick the pose you want, pick beforehand, so you can get your best picture. It is best to pick something simple, without being too casual. Pick out your outfit the night before and you are all set.
Tip 8: If you are trying to find the perfect hairstyle, make a side part, and gently smooth the hair. Do not flatten the hair; just try to make it appear neater. This is the easiest thing to do with your air for photos, as it looks great on everybody.
Tip 9: Last tip I have before I sign off for the day, is to relax. Even if you do not remember any of this, remember to stay calm and everything will go well. A relaxed smile looks better than a nervous one.
Well, there you have it, nine tips that I hope will get you through picture day. Even if you are not satisfied with your picture, at least you know what to do for next time. I just had my photo taken a couple days back, and the photographer took the photo so quickly, I have a feeling she took it before I was fully smiling. Oh well, I’ll see when I get them. Tomorrow’s post will have a picture of my new braceless teeth. Today’s photos are turning out too blurry, and maybe I will have better luck tomorrow. Hope you like it. Well, I’m heading to bed. Take care everyone, and thank you for reading.
Happy School Registering
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