Love is in the air

  Recently I had an engagement photo shoot with a the sweetest couple. These two are incredibly patient and very loving towards eachother. I am so happy for them and wish them the best! 

My secrets to making your make up last long on a photoshoot (well not really secrets)

 The last thing I want to worry about during a photoshoot is my makeup. I want it to look flawless, stay put and not look oily. So by trial and error I think I found my solution. Sometimes that is just what it takes, you have to test out different products to find what works for you. As everyone is different. 

My essentials consist of : 

A primer, I use Spackle tinted under make-up primer by Laura Geller

Foundation- Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place- shade Pebble

Concealer- Mabelline Instant Age Rewind 

Eyeshadow Primer- By Urban Decay, Eyeshadow Primer Potion

To help keep all of this in place I use either a translucent powder or loose powder, sparingly

I like Elf Mineral Booster or Maybelline Shine Free Loose Powder in medium

As for a bronzer I use Wet N Wild the shade is called Bikini Contest its more of a matte finish

For a sheer finish, highlighter and bronzer I use Milani Baked bronzer in glow

Blush- because I never go without it, I use Milani's Luminoso Bake Powder Blush

Eye shadow and eyebrow filler- The Naked Palette 2 is perfect its by Urban Decay

For big Lashes I use NYC Big and Bold Curl- I love this stuff! 

Lip Liner NYX- Ever

Lipstick- Maybelline -Warm me UP

Gloss- Revlon Hot Pink Rose

Hair spray- Big Sexy Hair-this holds great

Fragrance- Faith Hill Soul to Soul- I know this is not makeup but I get so many compliments

on it, it smells elegant, warm and fresh. 

So here is a shot of everything straight from my make up bag! 

Application is important, I use a Sigma stippling brush for my foundation. 

Sigma F 180

This gives me an even application and helps my make up last. 

After foundation its important to set it with the translucent powder. 

You can even apply an "all nighter spray" Found at Sephora or Mac when you are done 

applying everything. 

I hope this helps you in some way! 

XOXO!

Somer

What to wear when shooting a wedding

  When I first started shooting weddings, I wasn't sure what to wear. I wanted to look professional and cute but I knew I needed to be comfortable too. So I know I should have worn the flats, but being cute was more important, hey it was my first wedding! So I went with a short heel. Never again! By the end of the day I was not only exhausted but my feet were about to fall off. The first day on any job can be so exhausting but this was beyond exhausting. I started shooting at 11am all the way to 7pm! Whew! That was a lesson learned!

  So my advice is find out what the colors are first and if its a traditional, semi-formal or formal. As if its an all white wedding and you wear all black, you are definitely going to stand out. Personally, I do not want to stick out like a sore thumb. The focus is the couple getting married and I do not want to take away from that. Especially when the couple are exchanging vows. As people's attention is brought to me anyway, as I am constantly moving around and maybe pointing a camera in their direction. Blending in the best way possible is what I aim to do. Then make sure you look well polished, professional and most importantly you are comfortable. As you will be bending down, stepping up on a rock or stairs. Its important to wear something that allows you to move around quickly. You can't go wrong with a well polished and professional attire any time. That's just my take on it! The best teacher is experience!