People always ask me about what to wear to their photo session, but they rarely inquire about beauty tips (i.e. how they should style their hair and make-up). Professional hair and make-up is always on the top of my list as a photographer and as a client myself.  Not only does it look amazing on camera, but having your hair and make-up done for you feels AMAZING!  Seriously.  You will walk away feeling like a million bucks!

Recently, I had my own hair and make-up session with Jess Barbini of Jess Barbini Hair & Makeup Artistry (catch her on IG here). She is such an incredible hair and make-up artist and has seriously changed my life with her remarkable make over skills.  As she was prepping me for my photo shoot, I asked her if she would mind sharing some beauty tips for general photo session prep.

Here are a few words of advice from Jess:

General Beauty Tips:

• Whiten Teeth
• Wax eyebrows at least 3 days prior
• Exfoliate 1-2 days prior
• Get a manicure
• Skip the spray tan
• Hydrate – drink lots of water!
• Prevent inflammation – Place an ice pack on eyes before sleep
• Get 8 hours of sleep

Why Hire a Hair and Make-Up Artist?
• Treat yourself!
• One less thing to worry about – Helps de-stress
• Look your best
• Professionals know how to prepare you to be in front of the camera.
• Confidence. It’s always the best accessory.

Check out my final look:

I absolutely recommend hiring a professional hair and make-up artist when investing in photos you’ll cherish forever.  I personally never book a professional session without one!