As a makeup artist, I try to be prepared to fix and beautify all models. I carry 8-10 shades of foundation, fingernail polish remover, various colors of eye shadow, and anything I can think of that a model may need.
Yet there are days like yesterday where makeup was not enough.
The photo shoot was set on a busy beach, the sun's heat was at it's strongest, and shade was a luxury. Rocks were our chairs and a place to rest.
Luckily for me, I had on my hat, shades, and coconut water in hand. I was ready. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for one of my models. After I did her makeup, the hair stylist started putting flowers in her hair. One second she was saying that she didn't feel too well and the next second, she was down for the count. I was glad I had baby wipes to help cool her down...somewhat.
The hairstylist and I searched high and low for water. Fortunately, we were able to borrow one of the photographers' water bottle and put water on the back of the neck. Then the hair stylist disappears and I was left scratching my head. Turns out, the hairstylist went to a local store to purchase cold water. Meanwhile, my fabulous husband walks over to the life guard station for some ice packs. Minutes later, my husband arrives with the life guard, in a car! Talk about service!
We were able to ice her down and get her through the shoot.
So, maybe for a beach shoot, I'll make sure to carry an umbrella, portable ice packs, and water. Wait! That's way too much for me to carry! I'll have the model make sure to bring Gatorade and a hat.
I'll keep a couple of ice packs on hand for the just in case.
