angela sackett :
yes the second is true in conjunction with the first – a good photographer should know how to CORRECTLY use either available light or external light (flash, video light, etc…).
Anonymous :
Yes, but how often do you have a professional photographer with professional equipment available to set up lighting and take pictures? There are a lot of times when we know we’ll end up being ...See more photographed, but aren’t actually involving a photographer (think holidays and birthday parties, etc). Usually, someone’s iphone or their brother’s roommate’s cousin’s borrowed camera is the best you’re going to get. That’s what these tips are for.
becca lynn :
@angela sackett, as a photographer , and a good one at that , i know that if the photos are inside or at night, dang near every photographer will either use an external flash or ...See more a beauty box on the attached flash, ive taken many many many portraits in my time and ive screwed up many pictures because i didnt use a flash or because i over used the flash but you cant say that good photographers wont use flash because every fashon photographer, wedding photographer, and event photographer uses flash. youre basically calling any photographer thats ever made a mistake incompetent and thats not the case. ive also come to know that the subject of the photos often dosent know or understand that what they cake on their face is going to look terrible in the picture theres so many factors that make a good or bad picture and until i see your portfolio or youve worked with some of my clients i dont want to hear another word about the photographer.
becca lynn :
if you hire the photographer s/he better have equipment. and no these tips arent for what you say their for. every photographer knows these tips and their for portrait photography. for regular pictures with a ...See more normal point and shoot camera your regular make up is fine as long as your face isnt shiny.which you dont generally want any way.most of these tips are not only to make you look better in you pictures their also to make editing easier on the photographer. ever think about that?
Angie Sobota :
Professional photographers will often use strobe or flash for their photography, and find it very limiting when models apply their makeup inappropriately; It adds unnecessary work in post production and can restrict certain lighting options ...See more for the photographer. If you can’t afford a professional makeup artist, these tips are a great start to getting better photos. -Angie, http://www.vintagereprise.com
Alyssa C Mmua :
Well you wouldnt have put anonymous if you knew what you were saying and knew the business like I have for 23 years.Using flash does not make you a bad photographer infact Ive seen some ...See more excellent photography with flash. As a MUA Ive gottan some beautiful photos with a flash,,
Erica :
Actually I am a photographer myself and do not use flash, yet glitter and sparkles in my subjects makeup still show up and give an unwanted effect.
Eleanor :
@becca lynn, Woah, calm down there! There is absolutely no need to be so snappy and rude! I don’t think the girl made a comment that granted the huge drama you just made. She clearly ...See more stated that a “good photographer will know how to use flash”, which is exactly what you went on to say. Stay classy.
Good Photographers won’t use flash.. And if they do they will know how to use it and shouldn’t cause any problems..