Getting Portrait-Ready with Melody Jurick!

Have you ever had a portrait taken only to get them back and see that you had a super shiny face? Or that your eyes look tiny? Most people don't realize that what you see in the mirror is not the same as what the camera sees. I enlisted an expert to get some advice on polishing up your portrait-ready look.

Melody Jurick is an independent consultant with Arbonne International. I love love love their products and have been using their cosmetics and skincare line.

Melody believes the most common mistake made when applying make-up for portraits comes down to eye colors. "People only use one or two colors of eye shadows. For best results, you want to create shading of colors. The rule is four colors."

My sister, Traci, agreed to be our model for the day. Thanks, Traci!

She has two items that she wouldn't do without when getting ready for her close-up. "The first is the Fabulous 10 Precision Brush Set for your tools. The second is the greatest product - Mattifying Powder. Translucent oil-absorbing powder that takes away unwanted shine while reducing the appearance of redness. For a perfect, matte finish, dust on lightly over or under moisturizer or make-up. This is great for both men and women."


Everyone wants to look their best in a portrait, but don't realize just how much you can do with make-up. Melody says that "you need to create dimension and contrast by using bronzer, cream concealer, and brow color is the icing on the cake." Take some time to play with color and learn how to use your brushes. If you are booking an important portrait session, like bridal portraits or senior portraits - enlist in the help of a professional like Melody. They can show you how to let the camera capture you at your best!

Many thanks to Melody Jurick for sharing her brilliant ideas and masterful techniques with us. I highly recommend both Melody and Arbonne!