Once you have started to collate some images, notice if there are any patterns. Are the makeup looks you love all centred around a dramatic eye? Or are you leaning towards a natural wedding makeup look, with barely-there foundation and a soft nude lip colour? “Images that inspire and that you’d love to emulate are a great way to help your makeup artist gain an understanding of what you’re looking for,” advises Kate Levy, Pro Makeup Artist at Trinny London. Try to find examples of people that look like you in terms of age, face shape and skin tone, as this will give you an indication of whether their look will translate and suit you too.
You could also compare these inspirational images to photos of yourself when you loved how your makeup looked, or maybe had it done by an artist for a special occasion. Again, think about what you loved about the look, and what elements of it you could carry over into your bridal makeup.
