When taking close-up pictures of a subject’s face, zooming in and focusing reveals details and flaws which the subject of the photograph might not want to be known.You naturally do not want to disappoint anyone with your pictures— especially the person whose portrait it is. There are several points that you should keep in mind before and while photographing.Makeup does a great lob in covering up flaws, since a concealer efficiently covers up coarse or porous skin. You can correct unpleasant shiny patches which predominantly reflect with directly flashing light with the help of cosmetic powder which can always be applied during the photo shoot.

The next tip is to pay attention to the arrangement of lights—that alone can optimize or ruin the skin in the picture. Avoid a harsh side light like the rays of the noon sun at all costs. It mercilessly chisels out every tiny irregularity, casts razor-sharp borders, and creates harsh contrasts. The rule of thumb is no harsh lights. It is preferable to photograph the model in the shade, even though colors might not seem very bright at first glance. Diffused light flatters the skin and makes it appear smooth.

In the shade, you might have to work with lamps in order to attain the required brightness. Place lights in such a way that they light up the subject from the front, as far as possible. A glancing light would accentuate imperfections of the skin—and that is precisely what you want to avoid. You can bring out highlights in the eyes with a direct, but weak flash.

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