Thomas Street Studios: Tips from our Make-Up Team

Thomas Street Studios Tips

The most widely used form of eye shadow is pressed powder. It is super easy to apply and makes minimal mess. Tap your brush or blow the excess off before application though because it can end up going in places you don't want it, causing smearing as you try to wipe it away.

More popular perhaps for the woman on the move especially are pencil eye shadows and cream-to-powder ones. These are difficult for an amateur to apply evenly and to blend but all it really takes is a bit of practice.

At Thomas Street Studios we of course have a large collection of colours, but this isn't required for an individual's make up collection. We recommend having three to five colours from the same palette. Neutral tones are the most adaptable and will lend a classic look, rather than risking looking over done!

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Lighting and Photography at Thomas Street Studios

 We are an award winning fashion studio based in the very heart of Manchester's trendy Northern Quarter. Established for over 10 years, Thomas Street Studios are the market leaders in the North West, working with the top make up artists and photographers in the UK. Our talented team have worked with celebrities and fashion labels across the globe.

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Lighting can strongly influence the outcome of a photo. Unfortunately the camera flash is an expert at picking up excess shine on your face. Applying a makeup primer underneath foundation will keep your complexion matte and marvelous. Try to avoid light that hits you from above, as it will create unflattering shadows on your face. To avoid this, stand behind the sun and stay clear of overhead lights. To further decrease possible shadow casts, tilt your head up. Any good modelling photographer will tell you these tips, but you need to remember them yourself for photos of your social life.

To avoid a double chin, always have the right camera angle. When the camera is pointing down the way, your face looks leaner and your jawline is more defined. When the lens is at eye level, stick your chin out slightly more than normal so as to better avoid any extra chins sneaking in. For extra radiance in your photos, enhance the whiteness of your teeth with whiteners. For kissable lips, apply a layer of sheer lip gloss and away you go.

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Welcome to Thomas Street Studios

Thomas Street Studios 

Thomas Street Studios is an award winning fashion studio based in the very heart of Manchester's trendy Northern Quarter. At Thomas Street Studios we provide a bespoke photographic service and pride ourselves on the quality of service and the quality of our creative team, who all regularly work with Europe's top fashion labels and celebrities.

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