Working with Models

  • 2 Best Backgrounds for Flattering Skin Tones
    2 Best Backgrounds for Flattering Skin Tones
    Part of a beauty photographer’s job is to flatter skin, especially when working with skincare or makeup brands. Backdrop selection and lighting technique are two major elements of a compelling beauty photograph. Complementing your model’s skin tone with a background shade that enhances without distracting from her/his features is a great way to strengthen a natural beauty concept. Starting by selecting the right Catalog Category Link, and then adjusting the tonality as necessary through your lighting setup and post production processes, you can achieve a smooth, flattering background to complement your beauty model’s skin tone. Watch portrait photographer, Lindsay Adler‘s tutorial for selecting and adjusting seamless backgrounds for flattering skin tones for any campaign, and find out which two Savage paper colors are her go-to for lighter and darker skin tones.