Hi RPro's
I thought id add a thread after reading the Dior Make-up Images that most retoucher's just ache for !

Lets start with the head Makeup Artist - Val Garland she works for streeters here in London -I worked with her years ago in australia and she does the best makeup work bar None . Val works for M.A.C cosmetics and works closely on alot of editorial with some of the best guys in the business . Her makeup application is slick and has been applying foundations for in excess of 20 yrs so the way she makes skin look is incredible .

Then we have hair - most hair for a good shoot will be blown out smooth then they will iron or tong the hair ( curlers-rollers-irons G-Hd ) this gives the hair a sleek polished look .

Next we have a stylist to make sure the clothing is rite for the direction of the shoot , thank god for these people in the business .

Good lighting will make all this even better .

regardless of what actions take place pre-shoot, there will always be post proccessing where a retoucher should come in and do their thing.

the only benefits of a makeup artist, hair stylist, and wardrobe assistant, is that the post proccessing will be easier to tackle. but nonetheless, a retoucher will always bring out more of the capture, and should always play a part if you want that extra edge to the final picture.

Thats what were for to help bring out and enhance the best of the image and give the client More BANG for their Bucks !