I'm exploring lighting + background setup and practicing makeup at the same time. If you have done a nice makeup look, it would be kinda a waste not to take shots the best way possible lol.
Anyway about the makeup, I was using the same Colourpop Aurora Struck eyeshadow palette that I used in this Teal makeup look. This palette really has a lot of potential combinations and this time I'm focusing on the purplish tones.
I didn't have any look in mind but I was thinking of something a bit dark vibe but this turned out to look like an ethereal or even alienish vibe haha. The highlights of this eyeshadow is insane. You can see how reflective they are.
This gave me an opportunity to explore capturing the glitters and shimmers on camera better.
I had a light set up behind me on my left and one big light with a softbox + honeycomb but on a very dim brightness. In my observation a light without a diffuser and it hits the glitters from somewhere else other than the front, it brings out those shimmers a lot more. That's what I did here. I couldn't really find information on the internet about that but I think it also said there that a higher aperture number will make the glitters twinkle or something like that. I didn't want to do that since I like the blurry background. :P
It turned out nicely though. The light behind me might have been too harsh so I'll try it from another direction next time. I also think I might have shot the photo too dim for a beauty shot but I guess I just have to balance them out to make it a "pro" beauty shot and a creative one.
The fabric in the background is a satin-looking one but more reflective. I thought it would be brown but it looked more golden when hit by the light which looks nice on my skin tone as well so that's a nice discovery for me. I don't know what the fabric is called exactly but it's not a satin, just kinda looks like it.
The colors might also have been too warm for the eye look lol but it honestly gives me almost a film vibe this way. Like in the movie Fifth Element. :P
