The Relationship Between Makeup Artist and Photographers with Eddie New.
Update: 2025-05-12
Description
In this episode I chat Beauty Photographer Eddie New. I dive into one of the most overlooked — yet essential — parts of a successful beauty or commercial shoot: the relationship between the makeup artist and the photographer. Whether you're a seasoned MUA or just starting out, this episode will help you level up your professionalism, improve collaboration on set, and ultimately create better images.
What You'll Learn:
- Why being easy to work with can be more important than your makeup skills
- How to approach a shoot when the model has textured skin or breakouts
- The crucial questions to ask your photographer before you start makeup
- How lighting and color grading impact how makeup reads on camera
- Tips for building trust and communication on commercial sets
- Why you should never assume something will be “fixed in post”
Key Takeaways:
- Kindness and professionalism lead to repeat bookings. Skill matters, but people remember how you make them feel
- Communication is everything. Every photographer has different needs — check in before you begin
- Lighting dramatically affects how makeup appears on camera — know what you're working with
- A short conversation at the start of the day can prevent major issues later
- Makeup artists and photographers are equal collaborators in the creative process
- Never assume — always ask if something should be fixed in the moment or later in post
- First impressions matter — be warm, engaged, and proactive on set
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