Photographer Shares the 10 Biggest Makeup Mistakes Women over 50 Make for Photos

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[@lesliejacobson8263]

Great advice!! One mistake I have made is buying a foundation that caused flashback. I was pale as a ghost! I recommend doing a flash test.🙂

[@LisaMonique]

Yes, that is true too, I don't do as much flash photography anymore, so I forget that can be a huge issue!

[@trinablum7102]

How do you know if the foundation is causing a flashback (which I presume is when you look pale in photos) or if you’re just wearing the wrong/too light foundation for your face? I find sometimes when I see a photo that’s been taken on a phone camera whilst out at dinner I look horribly pale like a ghost. When I’ve done my makeup before going out though I thought I looked okay. I struggle to know what foundation/powder colour I should get so I look okay both in & out of photos. Any tips?

[@williamhicks2763]

I especially have this problem with a grandmother. Under flash she can be standing next to my wife and her face almost looks silvery. I assume that is flashback but didn’t know that it was called. I have a portrait session lined up for her now and I need to know what to do to stop that. I’m assuming is the brand of makeup or something. Any advice is much appreciated.

[@floridaone2893]

By the time we are in our 70's; many have ALL kinds of skin discolorations. I do. I also have Rosacea, and skin dandruff, in addition to all kinds of 'spots'. Bare Minerals is the only makeup that Covers it all. I use their concealer along with foundation. AND ladies. PUT on Darker colored lipstick! Use the kind that DRY on your lips; NO LIP line BLEED. So there is that. You are all welcome.

[@dawnwilson5663]

I have never liked being photographed. I have maybe 12 pictures of myself. I have always felt so ugly that I don't want reminders of my face and body. Thank you for the awesome tips, maybe some day I will have my daughter take my picture. Love your channel ❤

[@susanbowman3865]

Most of the time as women we’re our own worst critics. Those that love you see way past any imperfections and see the big heart as well as the love you exude towards them. I’m sure they’d love to have a photo of you as a remembrance of a time or occasion you spent together.💖

[@dawnwilson5663]

@@susanbowman3865 Thank you so much for your comment! I have been Googling (sp?) the best way to pose etc. I have also watched quite a few of Lisa's videos as well as a couple other ladies, so I'm hoping between Google and the videos I will be more content with my looks in pictures 💕

[@kimberlyclearwater6474]

BEST advice - practical, understandable, doable! 👌🏼🙌🏼

[@sharonhardy7187]

How great that you became a makeup artist to help with your photography. These are some great tips. I love the one about waxing. I can absolutely see how that would happen.

[@shellydivarco]

So timely, Lisa! Just as everyone is getting ready to do family photos for the holidays! Hahaha I’m gonna use the “I’m old and see everything with a filter” instead of “I’m old and can’t see.” 😂❤️

[@LisaMonique]

😂😂😂😂

[@timelessbeautiesbyjacqueline]

Hi Lisa it is great getting the perspective of a photographer so helpful for many thank you! Really great tips. I was thinking of another as I just had a client going for her portrait and she had so much peach fuzz all over her face - great to take that hair off as a camera can pick up that for sure. By the way your hair looks so shiny and healthy very pretty :) xxoo Jackie

[@LisaMonique]

That is another great tip!!! Thank you Jackie 💕 🍂🍂🍁

[@SandiTink]

Excellent advice. Spot on. My husband is a photographer. I’m not an MUA, but I have considerable experience in front of the camera from my acting days. One trick I found to deal with the red eyes you described is a beige/nude waterliner and a tightline in a color that matches the hair color or mascara. I call the light colored circles around eyes reverse raccoon eyes. They can also be caused by the setting/finishing powder that was used, especially with flash photography. Silica or mica can cause the bounce back. They can easily discover if it will be a problem by taking a selfie with flash before the shoot.

[@MarisaRusso]

Hi Lisa! Very interesting video, sharing a perspective we rarely hear! Thanks! xx, Marisa

[@TamarasTimelessBeauty]

Great video! You are so right! Makeup that looks great in person doesn’t show up as well on camera! I still make the mistake of not putting enough makeup on for videos. And I want to underscore your warning about waxing and tret…the two do not mix and I found that out the hard way…the waxing peeled off a layer of skin under my brows AND on my upper lip! Upper lip scabby mustache is not a good look! LOL. I would stop Tret at least 5 days prior to waxing…but I love my Tret way more than waxing so I just pluck and shave.

[@LisaMonique]

I pluck and shave now too!

[@yvonnereese3234]

Great tips, wish I could have you do professional photos! Thank you for this video.

[@LenaSheppard]

Thank you for sharing all these great tips. Some that we don't even realize or think of. I'm so happy for you being here for us !

[@LisaMonique]

Thank you Lena!! 🍂🍂🍂🍂💕💕💕

[@dawnleighton1174]

Lisa , you make so much sense and have helped me massively appreciate

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Thanks so much for the ideas and tips! Since I started our You tube channel, I have been watching more of these makeup video tutorial. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

[@smiguelpauleta09]

Thank you Lisa

[@kasey5973]

Thank you! Great info. I was never so mortified as when I saw a picture of myself and I had a floating head. Why did no one ever tell me that my face and neck looked like two different people? I walked around like that for years!! I Really make an effort NEVER to look like that again!!

[@olinayoung6287]

Awesome idea & so helpful; can’t wait to watch to enjoy your video when I get home and phone is recharged! Thanks Lisa 🍂🍁💕💗!! PS. Those were great tips!

[@d.r.3298]

Thank you. Greetings from Berlin 🌹💐🍀

[@lori900]

I love your content Lisa! I have not had a photo shoot in years. Would love to do it with my husband and son that is now 19. May have to schedule that and take that wonderful advice. Thank you!

[@LisaMonique]

Oh definitely do!!! It's hard to organize, but so important, especially if you haven't done on in a while!!

[@sandie157]

Excellent. Shared to my social media platforms

[@laurasutton8230]

Great video, Lisa! These tips are extremely helpful. Thank you.💗

[@HisLove4You]

Great idea for a video! Especially with everybody taking photos now-a-days, lol. Best to be camera ready 💕

[@yvetteszparaga805]

What a fantastic realistic video. Thank you 😊

[@stacyharris8659]

Would love for you to talk about your favorite makeup brushes/ sponges.

[@LisaMonique]

I have an upcoming tools video in the works...I should try and get it done in time for xmas wish lists.....

[@StyleWithCathyOver50]

Great advice Lisa!

[@julmorton9370]

Love your channel!

[@wendybrown3502]

Such great advice Lisa!❤

[@catalinarandle6420]

Sooo helpful 🙌🏼 Oh and by the at who would not want to be your friend ?! Since you see us all perfect with “ a filter “ 😉☺️ These magnifying mirrors are our worse enemy for sure

[@LisaMonique]

😂😂😂

[@KrisOver50]

Great tips!

[@Roadie247]

Omg Lisa, I just love you!

[@KaraLey98]

Wow, not only another great video, but another surprise side of you, that I have not yet heard about, which happily is makeup related but also, so interesting.. Thanks, Lisa, for these tips and for your always cheerful delivery👌🌸🤹‍♀️🤹🏻‍♂️🌴🎶☺ PS. Some of these tips surely apply to "real life" as well ;)

[@LisaMonique]

Thank you Kara, I didn’t like to mix the 2, but I was told not only to talk about it but do a video on it, so I did 😂😂😂

[@cynthiatenorio9842]

Another wonderful video!! I love when you have new videos! Thank you sweet lady ❤️😘

[@LisaMonique]

You are so welcome! Thank you for being here!! 🍂🍁🍂

[@cynthiatenorio9842]

@@LisaMonique ❤️

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@@LisaMonique ❤️

[@belindamosby4026]

Lisa, great info! Would you be able to do another video with a client so we can see a demonstration??? I'm so glad I found you! #imafan

[@LisaMonique]

Yes, when I get back to Phoenix and can find a volunteer!!

[@siha8375]

Great! Thank you 🙂🌹

[@MusicLover-sb7mo]

Great advice

[@bobbiready4649]

Excellent!

[@snowggirl]

I stand in natural light AND take a quick picture there to double check my makeup is ok.

[@LisaMonique]

That is an AWESOME tip!!

[@agneswoloszczuk4337]

I agree with vision. I am 55 also.

[@carlarosa1980]

Great Video

[@dianedavis8161]

Great ides 😊

[@terrievans4444]

Thank you for the good info! Did you take an online makeup course or at a facility?

[@LisaMonique]

It was a school in LA

[@psychicoutlawchanel7430]

Only way I'd shave my eyebrows is if they would come back in fuller and thicker - and we know that wont happen lol! Fine tips tho. Thank you Lisa, love from me! ~~Chanel

[@33333rose]

My face is naturally a lot darker than my neck. When I try to match my foundation to my neck, I look ghostly. Your thoughts?

[@LisaMonique]

I never match my neck for same reason!! I match my jaw and then lightly take the darker down my under my chin and neck with brush or sponge, gradually fading lighter- I don’t like a lot of makeup on the neck if I can help it, but I do use the excess product on brush or sponge to help it blend in with my face and chest.

[@aasha2918]

May I please know which hair color you use?💖

[@LisaMonique]

None! It’s still my natural color with grays throughout masquerading as highlights, 😂

[@aasha2918]

@@LisaMonique beautiful!

[@agneswoloszczuk4337]

What is a difference between blush and bronzer 🤔

[@LisaMonique]

Tone. Blush is in general pink, peach or red in tone, whereas bronzer is usually golden brown (can be used in lieu of blush). Contour usually has a cooler undertone. Though I use my favorite bronzers as contour

[@sahdogwrangler5594]

I'm not an expert but I would say a bronzer warms up your face & blush adds a pop of color.

[@lindahschumacher]

How do you become a certified makeup artist?

[@LisaMonique]

I took a 12 week course at a makeup academy when I was in LA. Though most of the make up I would never do on a 55-year-old face LOL it was a lot of looks for for red carpet and music videos! My problem is I don’t do it enough to get as good as I would like. I know what I like and my clients expect in photos, so headshot makeup is pretty easy, but I still don’t have experience creating a variety of looks so I don’t talk about it much 😊

[@lindahschumacher]

@@LisaMonique thanks for information!

[@PineGeri]

I need a photographer who will take the time to get the best position and look…that includes best and most flattering smile. Not just take the shot and then later discover a double chin, unflattering smile or yellow teeth accentuate, fat arms,etc. as one being photographed there is no way to know these things. Also, what type of clothing, color, to best produce a flattering shot.

[@LisaMonique]

Monochromatic looks are always most slimming. And if you go WAY back, my second or third video ever, I talk about how to look slimmer in photographs. The techniques haven't changed!!!

[@PineGeri]

@@LisaMonique I will absolutely view them…thank you!

[@SB-uw1cr]

"You can fix it in photoshop".....I can....but it's going to cost you. That's what I tell them.

[@LisaMonique]

Haha, I do too but I didn’t want to seem like greedy photographer on video, lol.