Pretty Pout

Beauty of Balance

For this shoot, I had to work with a delicate balance between softness and strength, between classically preened and urban edgy, between feminine and androgyny.   

The model is a pixie cut with a long fringe. The cut is styled with BedHead wax stick. The hair is tousled and left in its disheveled state. This sounds easy… and it should be, however it does require some bravery and a good sensibility for the beautiful balance. Simply said, You just have to know when it is or isn't right.

Her makeup is also styled with a balance between natural and intense. What makes this makeup beautiful is the strong focus on one feature of her face. This makeup wouldn't have the same impact if her lips and cheeks were as strong as her eyes. When you look at this image you can't help but to be drawn into those eyes.  

I think the challenge of a good artist is to understand when you haven't pushed it enough, and to understand when you've pushed it too far.