The BeautyPhoto Experience

Did you ever look at the faces adorning the covers of glossy fashion magazines and secretly wish: “If only I could look like a cover girl?”

…Well now you can!

The reason those models and actresses appear to have such a flawless complexion, perfect hair, and photogenic looks, is due largely to the care and attention which goes into their make-up and styling.

Professional make-up artist Jayne Birchall and her award-winning photographer husband Chris provide a beauty makeover service which can make you look as glamorous as a cover girl.

Jayne and Chris are the leading beauty portraits specialists covering Wrexham, Chester and North Wales. Camera and cosmetics working in perfect harmony bring out the very best in each and every sitter. The makeovers are expertly adapted to be suitable for women of any age.

Preparing for your Photo Shoot

These notes have been prepared to help you get the most out of your session. Take a little time to read them, and give some thought to the style and type of image you would like us to achieve for you.

Clothes and Props

Bring a selection of your favorite outfits. What you bring to wear will to a certain extent reflect the style of image you are hoping to achieve.

Jayne will help create whatever look you desire - from designer labels to casuals, from smart suits to swimsuits, from lingerie to leather jackets. The choice is yours.

Many of our customers find it helpful to to bring a few pictures torn from magazines to help convey any specific ideas they have in mind.

Do bring a pair of jeans or leggings to wear during the photo shoot together with the strapless modesty top which we provide for use with the wraps. And if available, a strapless bra (wonder bra or otherwise) to wear under our off-the-shoulder evening dress tops.

Mature ladies and girls under fifteen: We recommend that these clients bring a wider selection of their own clothes as some of our looks and styles may not appeal to the very young or the more mature client.

Beauty Tips

Even if the shots you require are just head and shoulders, hands will often be featured, so it is preferable that your nails (real or false) are clean and well shaped. If you usually wear nail polish please ensure it is not chipped. A natural polish or French Manicure is best, as strong colours may clash with some of the many fabrics we utilize during the photo shoot.

Make-up

Photographic make-up is much heavier than normal - even for that `natural’ look. It is best to arrive wearing little or no makeup as problems can arise when reapplying fresh cosmetics after removing yours. If you usually shape your eyebrows, please do so a day or two before your appointment. It is well worth considering having this done professionally. The few pounds spent will make a tremendous difference. And if you colour your hair, please make sure it is freshly done, not more than ten days prior to your appointment.

Hair Styles

Before arriving, wash and style your hair just as you would before going on an evening out. This will give us an indication of your usual style and how you would like to look in your portraits. We will adjust it for the camera, and during the course of the photo session it can be combed, brushed, and otherwise coaxed into any alternative styles you would like to try.
Clients who are particularly specific about their hairstyle may find it beneficial to visit their usual salon prior to their appointment at the studio.
We do not cut hair, and our water-based sprays brush out easily - so you can go home looking no different to when you arrived!

Posing

And finally: don’t worry about not being able to pose. Drawing upon a wealth of experience gained working with professional models, Jayne and Chris will coax and encourage you into exactly the right angles to bring out your most photogenic features.