Hi makeup experts and enthusiasts!
I’m a professional photographer with hundreds of weddings under my belt.
From 2008-2021 the desired look for brides was to eliminate the shine from oily skin.
Then it suddenly switched to “Glowy” skin where the skin looks extra oily and shiny.

So now I’m in a tough spot while lighting and retouching photos.
I need to somehow discern who wants to look oily and who doesn’t.
Any tips for me?

Thanks so much!

  • PanSL@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Might be something you ask the bride. I don’t think most would be offended.

    Another way might be to take your cue from the makeup, especially if they had a makeup artist do it because the MUA probably did the makeup according to what was requested.

    If they have a matte look on, I would assume that to be their preference. Similarly, if the makeup is already dewy or the overall look is the light no-makeup makeup trendy these days, I would think that they will want the pictures to look like that.

    I think the glow shouldn’t be exaggerated too much when retouching though; most women who want dewy still don’t want to look like a sheet of oil.