I am constantly being asked why professional hair and makeup is best for your Senior Portrait Experience. I am always touting that my senior portrait session is all about you. What if you are a more natural girl who doesn’t like all the makeup and the glam?

Here’s the long and the short answer… Having professional hair and makeup done the day of your session does several things.

First of all, it takes the pressure off you. You can sit back and relax and enjoy the experience.

Secondly, you get to be pampered and have the whole Model for a Day Experience. Who doesn’t like to be pampered?

Third, this is a professional who knows what they are doing. And, not for just fancy, going out makeup. There is a HUGE difference between regular makeup and CAMERA READY makeup. Believe me, it is best left to a professional who knows exactly what they are doing. Regular makeup can cause unsightly undertones and splotches that are very hard to get rid of, even for photoshop geniuses. (SEE EXAMPLE BELOW)

Difference between airbrush and liquid foundations - Sunshine Soul Photography - Senior Portrait Photographer, Okinawa Japan

Difference between airbrush and liquid foundations – Sunshine Soul Photography – Senior Portrait Photographer, Okinawa Japan

Here you can see the difference between AIRBRUSH CAMERA-READY MAKEUP and REGULAR LIQUID FOUNDATION.

Finally, it makes a huge difference in the final product. Not only do your photos look more natural, but it really makes a difference in how confident you will feel during the session and that confidence translates on film. It also makes the editing much simpler, meaning your skin remains natural looking.

Having professional hair and makeup doesn’t mean that you’re not going to look like you. You are completely in charge of what you want your hair and makeup to look like. Whether you choose a natural look or a glam look – it is your choice!

This is an experience of a lifetime and something I know you will remember for the rest of your days. It should be special and you should look and feel your VERY BEST!!

Professional Hair and Makeup isn’t going to make you beautiful – we all know that it’s what’s inside that really matters. But it sure is going to make you look and feel your best and who doesn’t love that?

Senior Portraits - Why Professional Hair and Makeup is Important

Senior Portraits – Why Professional Hair and Makeup is Important

Again, it isn’t about what look I’m going for as a photographer. It is about what look you want (whether it is natural or glam).

Corina, you couldn’t have been any cuter for our mini-model shoot! I absolutely enjoyed every single minute with you guys this morning!!!

Class of 2016 Senior Portraits - Okinawa, Japan {by Jen Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography}

Class of 2016 Senior Portraits – Okinawa, Japan {by Jen Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography}

So excited to have you as part of the team and I can’t wait to do your Senior Portrait Session!

xoxoxo

Jen Buchanan

Jen Buchanan
Sunshine Soul Photography
Okinawa, Japan Photographer

Specializing in Senior Portraits and Senior Portrait Photography on the lovely island of Okinawa.

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Woooooohooooo!

So incredibly excited to announce that I was chosen as this week’s Photographer Spotlight of the Week!

Seniorologie Photographer Spotlight of the Week - Okinawa Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography

Seniorologie Photographer Spotlight of the Week – Okinawa Senior Portrait Photographer Jennifer Buchanan, Sunshine Soul Photography

Congratulations, Brittany – your beautiful image was selected to be featured, too! And a big thank you to Seniorologie for choosing me! I am completely humbled and honored to have been chosen!

xoxoxo

Jen Buchanan

Jen Buchanan
Sunshine Soul Photography
Okinawa, Japan Photographer

Specializing in Senior Portraits and Senior Portrait Photography on the lovely island of Okinawa.

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I am so excited to officially announce that Sunshine Soul Photography will be moving to Okinawa, Japan this summer!

Sunshine Soul Photography is Moving to Okinawa, Japan - Summer 2015!

Sunshine Soul Photography is Moving to Okinawa, Japan – Summer 2015!

Our entire family is super excited about this adventure. I can’t wait to explore a new island and learn all about what Okinawa has to offer for the family and my clients!

I will always miss Hawaii. For now, we’ll say Aloha and see you again.

xoxoxo

Jen Buchanan

Jen Buchanan
Sunshine Soul Photography
Okinawa, Japan Photographer

Specializing in Senior Portraits and Senior Portrait Photography on the lovely island of Okinawa.

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It makes me so incredibly sad that this is my very last senior here in Hawaii. I’ve loved every second of shooting here on this gorgeous island and it is bittersweet moving on to Okinawa.

Meet Brittany! She is a Class of 2015 Senior at Kalaheo High School!

Brittany, Class of 2016 - Kalaheo High School {Okinawa Senior Portraits - Senior Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Buchanan - Sunshine Soul Photography}

Brittany, Class of 2016 – Kalaheo High School {Okinawa Senior Portraits – Senior Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Buchanan – Sunshine Soul Photography}

Brittany, Class of 2016 - Kalaheo High School {Okinawa Senior Portraits - Senior Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Buchanan - Sunshine Soul Photography}

Brittany, Class of 2016 – Kalaheo High School {Okinawa Senior Portraits – Senior Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Buchanan – Sunshine Soul Photography}

Brittany, Class of 2016 - Kalaheo High School {Okinawa Senior Portraits - Senior Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Buchanan - Sunshine Soul Photography}

Brittany, Class of 2016 – Kalaheo High School {Okinawa Senior Portraits – Senior Portrait Photographer, Jennifer Buchanan – Sunshine Soul Photography}

Brittany is so incredibly stunning. I had THE. HARDEST. TIME. culling these images. Ack! But, here are a few of our favorites!

Thank you so much for choosing me!

xoxoxo

Jen Buchanan

Jen Buchanan
Sunshine Soul Photography
Okinawa, Japan Photographer

Specializing in Senior Portraits and Senior Portrait Photography on the lovely island of Okinawa.

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