When it comes to pole shoots you are usually spending 30-60 minutes under hot lights, to add to this you will be holding challenging pole poses for long periods in order to get the perfect shot. I know every makeup guru and their dog now proclaims the benefits of using primer, but they do have a point. Check your products are SPF free before applying them. If they are not using flash photography then SPF products are not an issue, but the majority of indoor shoots will use this type of lighting. This also means that they will reflect back the flash of your photographer’s camera, which can lead you to look ghostly and flat. This is because these moisturisers are made with reflective properties to deflect sun rays. However, ensure that the moisturiser you use does not have any SPF protection in it.
When preparing your skin for your makeup it is essential to use a moisturiser to ensure that your makeup goes on smoothly. These aren’t just relevant for pole shoots, they work for any kind of photo shoot! I am working on a tutorial demonstrating my makeup routine for pole photo shoots, but in the mean time here are some of the handy tips I have picked up along the way.