I think the key to getting wedding make-up right so that it'll not only look good in person, but in photos too, is to pay particular attention to detail and go overboard with getting everything exactly right. When I know I'm going to be photographed (especially by specialist cameras and pro photographers!) I do my make-up in the strongest, brightest possible light and I use a magnifying mirror to continually check on my progress, particularly when it comes to my eye make-up which can show flaws in photos that you might not notice in normal light.

 I'm also very careful with my skin, as I like it to look dewy without any OTT shine which is a tricky balance to strike that relies heavily on a good base of skincare and primer. Finally, powder products can look very dry in photos, so use sparingly and invest in quality products that won't cake on the skin.

Specifically with regards to photos, when selecting a foundation try to ensure you stay away from anything with SPF in it, as this will reflect and make the face appear a ghostly white when using a flash.

If ever you see a photo of anyone on a night out when a flash has been used on someone wearing an SPF foundation, you’ll see the face appears a totally different colour to the body, which most certainly wasn’t the case in real life. This wouldn’t be hugely noticeable in professional wedding photos, but for any selfies or photos by friends during your evening reception, just keep this in mind. 

My top tip for wedding makeup that photographs well is to avoid anything too shimmery, glittery or dewy with makeup as this will catch the light in a photograph and look shiny. So I like to use matt makeup with highlighter that’s not iridescent There are some great brands of makeup that are really suited for the bridal look and my favourites are NARS and Chantecaille. It’s a fine line with looking natural in front of friends and family but also looking amazing in your wedding photographs and that’s why using a professional makeup artist who has experience is well worth having for your Big Day.

It is a must to stay away from foundations with SPF in them as it does not work with the flash of the camera and gives a very white face (only in pics). Instead use a HD foundation. 

It's also not good to add too much highlighter as it can also look too shiny in pictures.  

Always set makeup with with a translucent powder.... This ensures that the flash lights the face in the correct area and enhances best features on the face. It’s important for bridal work that makeup looks good both in natural night and photographic light. 

The correct definition in the right places definitely makes for amazing bridal photos. Definition around the eyes especially.

The foundation has to be natural and not too heavy, otherwise it can look a bit plastic in a photograph. The skin can look absolutely flawless with less base and fine point concealing only. For lips, brides often opt for a nude tone, but anything too brown can look very flat. Instead opt for a beige/pink tone which looks ultra nude but healthy in photo’s; Patisserie or Brave by MAC are winners for me. -

Wedding makeup should not be too shiny or too matte. Too shiny doesn't translate well in photographs and can appear to look greasy whereas too matte can start to look a bit dull and one dimensional. The right balance is getting the makeup to look fresh and bright with the right amount of glow sculpted carefully to enhance the features.

My top tip for wedding makeup that photographs well? I'd always recommend to wear more makeup then you would normally wear, the camera can wash out your makeup so try to bear this in mind. Also check your foundation or moisturiser hasn't got too much SPF in it as this can cause flash back if flash photography is being used.

It's trying to find that fine balance between enough makeup for the camera and not too much makeup in person. If you are doing your own wedding makeup then practice and take photographs at different distances. Remember that lighting can also change how your makeup can look on camera; don't practice your makeup in the evening and take photographs if you've got an early ceremony in the height of the summer.

Photo friendly wedding makeup is about showing off the very best version of you!

Keep your skin quite matte, avoid anything excessively shiny or shimmery and keep away from foundations with SPF built-in. Zinc molecules in SPF reflect the light and can sometimes be a nightmare with camera flashes causing skin to look white and ghostly.

Eye makeup needs to be a couple of shades darker than usual; eyeliner and mascara will help define your eyes and make them stand out in pictures.

Attention to detail is really important!! You have to check symmetry, both eyes match, blending and colour matching. The camera will pick up even one shade of a difference in face and neck and our new favourite product - highlighter! Sometimes if highlighters are not applied properly, the camera picks them up even more. So I take a few pics myself with my own phone camera to see everything’s capturing well and looks good up close and further away.

Highlight and contour in the correct areas to compliment the shape of the face, hide the areas needing hidden and highlight the areas to show them off more. 

Always try for neat work! The finish is paramount to the look.

Always use a powder to keep shine at bay on the big day. I advise my brides that it’s best to get a powder so you can top up throughout the day to combat any shine. I use Mac Mineralise Skin Finish, best applied by patting onto the Skin lightly with a fluffy brush.

Make sure the eyes are well defined as they can lack definition in photographs. This can be done by using liner, well placed eyeshadow and adding individual lashes. These steps will help make the eyes stand out.

I'm a big believer in getting the skin absolutely perfect for brides and I create a' skin finish' - a balance between still seeing skin through the makeup but ensuring any blemishes or dark circles are covered. Its a must for a seamless finish to the skin that blends and perfectly matches with neck, decolletage and arms. Steer clear of any foundations that contain an SPF any higher than 15 and go easy on the highlighter!

Most wedding photographers will not use flash, but natural lighting, so this can be difficult to know how much makeup to apply.

 Bright sunlight can bleach out the skin, but on a shady day the makeup can look stronger. The best makeup look is a fresh but glamorous. Have a mix of dark shades and light shades with some shimmer.

 A light contour of the features rather than a heavy look. powder to set the makeup, but not too matt.