Professional Makeup for Photo Shoots
A course by Natalia Belda de lamaMakeup Artist
A course by Natalia Belda de lama, Makeup Artist
Learn to complement a person’s unique features and create makeup looks for shoots, working with context and lighting
The purpose of makeup is not to create something entirely new, but to highlight our natural beauty and help us feel good according to our tastes and needs. This is the philosophy of professional makeup artist Natalia Belda, who's worked with leading fashion magazines and stars like Blanca Suárez. Discover how to use the face as a blank canvas with infinite possibilities.
In this course, learn to do makeup for a photo shoot, taking into account all the different elements such as style and lighting. Get to know the foundations of professional makeup and see how to adapt your personal style to the needs of each project, helping the model feel confident and at ease.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 17 downloads
Our makeup bag
11 minutes, 14 seconds
Morphology, visagism and contouring
15 minutes, 56 seconds
Before starting
4 minutes, 9 seconds
Skin preparation, foundation and concealers
19 minutes, 19 seconds
eye makeup 1
20 minutes, 22 seconds
Blush and highlighter
9 minutes, 7 seconds
What's included in this course?
To kick off the course, Natalia Belda tells you about herself, how she ended up in the makeup business, and her career so far. She also shares the influences that can been seen throughout her work.
Get stuck in by reflecting on makeup and current cosmetic trends. Then take a look at the material you need before delving into facial morphology and makeup as the art of emphasizing the natural beauty of each face. Next, Natalia guides you through the first steps for preparing a shoot.
Study how different lighting affects makeup, either accentuating or de-emphasizing certain features, colors, and shine. Now it's time to prime the skin and apply foundation playing with different shades. Continue with the eyes, blusher, and highlighter, and finish up with the lips and brows.
Once you've achieved your look, Natalia shows you how to make the skin more matte depending on the desired effect, how long you want the look to last, and the setting, as well as how to do touch-ups throughout the shoot. Wrap it up with some final tips on correctly removing makeup.
What is this course's project?
Carry out a photo shoot in which you are the makeup artist. Take into account facial features, context, and lighting.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with basic notions of makeup who might be looking to pursue it as a career, or professional makeup artists starting to work on photo shoots.
Requirements and materials
Some makeup knowledge is necessary, as Natalia doesn't teach basic makeup techniques from scratch. This course is aimed at makeup for fashion shoots.
For this course you need a makeup brush roll and standard makeup material.
Reviews
- 30 days ago
Un curso, muy práctico, explicado de forma sencilla y clara.
- 2 months ago
ealmente pensé que el curso hablaba más sobre cómo tomar las fotografías....y habla sobre cuidado de la piel y el make up de una chica jovencita sin imperfección alguna. Reitero, por el título creí que se avicaba más a la fotografía.
- 2 months ago
Ótimo curso
- 3 months ago
Excelente lo recomiendo
- 5 months ago
Me gustó este curso; además, compré el libro de maquillaje de Natalia y lo amo. Me enseñó mucho sobre el maquillaje y sobre cómo preparar al modelo para una sesión de fotos, y sus explicaciones fueron geniales.
She has also been on the makeup team for runway shows and worked with both national and international singers across Spain. She has also worked on red carpet makeup looks for actors including Blanca Suárez. Her proudest professional moment was the publication of her book MaquillaT.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- influences
- U2
Introduction to makeup
- Makeup and cosmetics today
- Our makeup bag
- Morphology, visagism and contouring
- mood board
- Before starting
- U3
The importance of light and makeup
- Types of light
- Skin preparation, foundation and concealers
- eye makeup 1
- eye makeup 2
- Blush and highlighter
- mouth and eyebrows
- U4
Last details and session
- Mattify the skin according to duration and conditions
- Retouches in photo session
- Make-up removal and final tips
- FP
Final project
- Professional makeup for photography and video
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FAQs
You’ll learn makeup techniques for photography, portfolio creation, working with photographers and models, skin prep, lighting management, contouring, moodboard creation, and historical inspiration to suit various styles and projects.
Yes, the course is designed for intermediate-level students looking to refine their skills, boost creativity, and learn how to work on photo shoots and editorial projects.
You’ll need a basic professional makeup kit, brushes, hygiene products, foundations, concealers, powders, eyeshadows, eyeliners, lipsticks, and tools for skin prep and sanitization.
Building a portfolio lets you showcase your work, highlight your skills, attract clients, and collaborate with photographers and models—boosting your visibility and professional opportunities.
You’ll learn to recognize soft, hard, and neutral light, adjust makeup accordingly, and enhance or tone down areas to get the best results on camera.
The course teaches skin cleansing, moisturizing, misting, choosing foundations and concealers, and how to set makeup for a polished, long-lasting finish.
Yes, it covers artistic makeup, historical references, and creative experimentation to expand your style and adapt to different visual concepts.