Child Photo Magazine Issue 01, Fall 2016 | Page 59

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Cindy Stirling

Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist
“For a flawless look on camera I like to make sure
skin is well hydrated with a SPF free moisturizer on
the face and body, and lip balm on their lips. Making sure skin is matte but not have a dry-dull finish.
I find it’s best to stand by on set to look out for any
shine or sweat that starts to appear and blot them
any chance you get.
Spraying hairspray onto a paper towel to smooth down
any fly away’s on to top of finished hair styles, will help
to eliminate any airborne spray that could possibly
land on photographers lens.
I stay away from mineral makeup or any powders
that have shimmer or SPF, they tend to refect the light
from the flash, look like presperation and can create
hot spots on the image.
For children 7 and under, you don’t want them to look
like they’re wearing any makeup. A clear mascara on
lashes and in brows can do the trick! If they have light
hair and brows appear nude, a light matte brow shadow can be applied to enhance they’re eye shapes.”
- Cindy Stirling
Child Photo Magazine | 59