At Makeup By Diana, you can always count on professional, camera-ready makeup services – perfect for weddings, fashion shows, brand campaigns and high-end photo shoots. Just like bridal makeup, photo shoot makeup requires techniques that ensure every detail translates beautifully on camera, whether for photography or video. If you are an on-camera talent, fashion model or brand representative, rest assured that you are in expert hands.
This past weekend, Makeup By Diana had the honor of joining a two-day photo shoot for Adea, a luxury clothing brand originating from Italy. The creative team shot in two distinct locations:
Day 1: A stylish private residence
Day 2: A professional photography studio
The first day was bustling with energy – three stunning models, six unique scenes and quick on-the-spot makeup changes. Each scene came with specific creative direction, allowing me to adjust the looks accordingly. We began with soft, natural makeup and gradually built up to more dramatic, high-fashion styles depending on the scene’s intensity.
One of the most interesting challenges came when we needed to create a “barely-woke-up” no-makeup look after a bolder scene. Instead of removing everything completely, I used a simple but powerful technique: running a clean natural-bristle brush (made of goat hair) over the skin to lift excess pigment. This trick instantly softened the makeup, creating a fresh, minimal appearance perfect for the camera.
On high-paced sets like this, timing is everything. With only 5 – 10 minutes per model, speed and precision were important (skills I’ve honed from my experience in fashion show makeup, where time is never on your side).
The shoot also required weather-proof makeup since the models were filmed both outdoors by the pool and indoors under studio lighting. With professional techniques and the right products, I ensured everyone remained flawless through every shot, whether for still photography or high-definition videography.
Collaborating with such a talented team on Adea’s vision was inspiring, and the results speak for themselves. Every look was polished, cohesive and camera-perfect.
If you are looking for a makeup artist who understands how to create looks that capture beautifully on camera, contact Makeup By Diana for your next photoshoot, wedding or brand project.
Creative team: https://www.myadea.com/
Models: Andee Ferrer, Kari Ann, Isabella Zeier
Photography and Videography: David Smith, Jim Hesterman
Hair: Hair With Love By Lolitta
Stylist: Amelia Walsh