I never insist on the participation of a makeup artist / hairdresser in the shooting. I have sufficient professional skills to take good pictures of you without any make-up and even with an “I just woke up” haircut)
However, there are "buts" that are worth paying attention to. When you have already invested in shooting, and you want to get photos in which you will like yourself in all angles and with any light, then do think about the fact that professionals in any field are needed for a reason.
When you're doing a major house renovation, you can save on designer and do it all yourself. But the result might be different, right?
When you need a beautiful cake for your child's birthday, you can ask grandma to bake it. But it won't look as elegant as in the pictures on Instagram if your grandmother is not a confectioner.
After all, you can take a selfie with your phone, but, at the end of the day, haven’t you just applied for a photoshoot with a professional? 😊
There are many examples, but I think you get the idea. A professional makeup artist will do something that you would not even think about if you do not have the knowledge and skills. Even if you see a model without makeup in a magazine, she (or even he) is still wearing makeup, trust me.
The camera has the ability to see all the flaws. When we look at a person in front of us, we see his eyes, facial expressions, smile. The camera is merciless to any flaws. Yes, I have processing software and I use it. But no software will cope with skin problems the way the right makeup does! It is not for nothing that expensive makeup artists, hairdressers, stylists are invited to fashion shoots, where there are models with a face shape and skin close to ideal. Yes, a photographer can remove many "jambs", but he is still a photographer, not 3 in 1.