Why not let us hire in a professional media makeup artist to make your headshot photography look even better – see sample images below. At Neilson Reeves we have nothing to gain financially, by offering this service, as you pay the makeup artist directly, what we do gain is better results for you and our portfolio.
It’s fair to say, it’s extremely rare for an actor to appear on camera or stage without makeup. This is because the lighting used, in film and photography, is so powerful it reflects in the skin and creates shine or hotspots that make the skin look greasy. The use of make-up in order to neutralise the hotspots has been the norm for decades but since the advent of High Definition camera’s it has never been more important because, not only do these cameras pick up the detrimental shiny hotspots but also all skin tone, colour and texture imperfections.
You can, if you truly understand the difference between the makeup you wear in your day to day life and the complexity of camera ready professional media makeup. If you’re confident you can prime your own skin, apply makeup lightly so it’s hardly noticeable but still evens out skin tones, hides imperfections and you can create beautiful seamless gradients between light and shadows that contours and accentuates your features, then yes it is possible for you to do your own make up, but if not we’d recommend a professional make-up artist
The benefits of the service cannot be under estimated. Having a professional makeup artist and stylist on hand will not only make you look amazing , as well as presenting you in an industry standard manner but also make you feel amazing and as a result will give you a massive confidence boost which will shine through on every headshot.”
Jobbing male actors are used to wearing makeup on screen or stage and really understand the benefits, besides this; when you see them on camera you can’t tell they are wearing any. Guys can get away with wearing no makeup but those with oily or uneven skin colours would really benefit from this option. Men also benefit from help with hair styling and those who shave in between shoots have the safety net of the makeup artist should their skin redden or chaff.
Read a small sample of our many customer reviews from customers who chose the makeup and hair option
Absolutely worth paying the extra for the make up to – Rebecca was amazing!! All round a brilliant experience and I hope it leads to more work for me in 2016!
I enjoyed the whole experience so much and would absolutely recommend Colin and the ‘Get Ahead’ Package to anyone! And it wouldn’t be complete without Rebecca’s wonderful hair and make up which made me look better than I could ever have believed! Thanks so much guys – I wish I could give more stars!
Had such an amazing experience today getting my head shots done! Colin and Rebecca were both amazing. Colin took great pictures which really brought my personality to life, with the help of Bex who made me look the part. They are both so talented! THANKYOU so much for the amazing photos!
Colin and Rebecca are both extremely talented individuals who know their stuff. Incredibly relaxed and constantly supportive throughout your experience with them. Together they both really brought me out of my shell and made me feel incredibly valued as an actor and really comfortable throughout my headshot session.
1 full face – primer & foundation
Lip colour, eye makeup change second shoot
touch ups throughout
Basic hair styling – straighten, basic bun and ponytail.
Makeup artist on set for the duration of the shoot.
1 full face – primer & foundation
Lip and eye makeup changes for all 4 shoots
Touch ups throughout.
Advanced hair styling – curling, plats, pleats and waves.
Makeup artist on set for the duration of the shoot.
1 full face – primer & foundation
Lip and eye makeup changes for all 4 shoots
Touch ups throughout
Advanced hair styling – curling, plats, pleats and waves.
Makeup artist on set for the duration of the shoot
