11 Creative Makeup Photoshoot Ideas

A makeup artist generally applies makeup on the face and the body of an actor or model who is then photographed for a magazine, advertising layout, or a film. If you are a professional makeup artist intent on promoting your artistry, you will need to produce photographs of your work for a professional portfolio. Makeup artists are also integral for film production since the harsh lights necessitate the use of makeup so the actor doesn’t appear washed out. If you’re an MUA, you may be looking for a few creative makeup photoshoot ideas to celebrate your artistry.

Luckily, you can book a stylish and professional Peerspace venue to stage your makeup photoshoot ideas. Our platform has thousands of professional photo studios in cities and towns across the US and beyond. You can easily book a Peerspace venue that helps you show off a makeup artist’s work best. But for now, let’s get to our makeup photoshoot ideas.

1. Excellent lighting for close ups

If you’re working on a shoestring budget, this minimalist natural light portrait studio in Baltimore, MD has all the elements a photographer would need. The space includes backgrounds and has plenty of natural light to capture a makeup artist’s makeup photoshoot ideas. You can also use the studio’s professional equipment when you book here. Plus, it’s available on Peerspace for hourly rental, so booking is both affordable and easy.

This studio also has plenty of rave reviews from the Peerspace community. Here’s one example: “Experience was 10/10 Zara is very friendly and all about making the experience great as a first time visit for me as a photographer!! Highly recommend the studio for any photography work!!”

2. A studio bathed in natural light

This natural light studio space in Mesquite, TX is essentially a white box bathed in natural light. However, the photographer and makeup artist can decorate or fill out this space to suit their vision for any makeup photoshoot ideas. The studio also offers you the use of rolling backdrops and props at no additional charge.

“This was an amazing studio that I plan to use again.” shares a Peerspace reviewer. “It was clean, they had music going, and a ton of things to use for our session. It is a smaller space but with all the options they provide it is perfect. Highly recommend.”

3. Natural light studio with props

We love this modern natural light studio production space in Englewood, CO for its mix of industrial and chic styles. Its concrete floors, high ceilings, and exposed pipe work give it a rustic feel. Yet the modern furniture and bright white walls are totally glamorous. It may be the perfect spot for makeup photoshoot ideas that show off your artistry beautifully.

A Peerspace reviewer shares: “Beautiful and large space. Great natural light and lots of prop options! Will definitely book again for another photoshoot 😊”

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4. A prop-filled metro Detroit photo studio

The lights, glitz, and professionalism this Garden City photo studio provides will highlight your makeup photoshoot ideas brilliantly. Your perfectly made-up models can pose in front of the metallic walls, the grass wall, the retro TV wall, and the color backdrops to make your work pop. Besides these fun props, the studio also offers you access to its pro lighting equipment, another chance to make your makeup pop!

5. Boudoir photography

If you’d like to branch out from simple photo studios to include your models in a typical environment, consider this Cherry Creek luxury boudoir photography studio. It is a glamorous downtown Denver boudoir studio with natural light, a tufted leather couch, a clawfoot tub, a vintage bed, and a total of six chandeliers.

Be sure to check out all of this studio’s rave reviews. Like this one: “Once again, an amazing studio!! Tons of light, and beautiful furnishings. I have used this space about 5 times in the last year!! AMAZING!!”

6. Bridal makeup photography

Wedding makeup is an industry in itself. If you’re interested in makeup photoshoot ideas for weddings, this modern and romantic bridal suite in Houston, TX is available through Peerspace. This bright and charming space has two Victorian-style loveseats, oversized wall mirrors, a vanity area, and crystal chandeliers. Talk about elegance!

7. A photo set with multiple backgrounds

This upscale photo studio loft in Chicago, IL offers multiple spaces for your makeup photoshoot ideas. You can choose from a boudoir, a garden, a gorgeous bathtub, as well as other sets. With professional lighting as well as natural light it would be a very versatile venue in which to capture a makeup artist’s best work.

In the words of a photographer in their Peerspace review: “This studio is wonderful! Lots of natural light and different setup to capture many different looks. The host was great and checking in was seamless.”

8. A spacious DTLA studio with huge windows

Natural light always compliments the subject and also allows the artistry of the makeup artist to take center stage. This Peerspace venue In downtown Los Angeles is a 1,700-square-foot open studio with a wall of massive windows. It also boasts plenty of exotic bohemian decor to accessorize your shoot.

“Lovely location just like the pictures! Gotta love the natural light,” shares a Peerspace reviewer.

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9. Kitsch pink photo shoot

This photo salon in Baltimore, MD is a pink kitsch hair salon with several prominent salon chairs. It also has custom velvet sofas, chandeliers, cathedral ceilings, white marble floors, velvet walls with neon lights and a display of wigs hair and other products. The host notes that it’s ideal for a bridal photoshoot, but we also think your shoot concept might feature the makeup artist actually documenting the makeup application process for the camera.

“Dope Beauty Bar was a fabulous place to shoot our content,” raves a Peerspace reviewer. “The space is even more beautiful in person and the extra pink amenities such as the robe and towels, were an added bonus. I highly recommend this space!”

10. The best tech for makeup photography

This bright and modern full-service salon and photo studio in Toronto, ON is a surefire space to highlight your makeup photoshoot ideas. In fact, it’s a petite photo studio set inside an operating salon space. This means you get to use all of the professional photography equipment on-site while the makeup artist has plenty of space to put the finishing touches on their models.

11. Instagrammable boutique powder room photoshoot

You might not think makeup photoshoot ideas could take place in a powder room. However, this particular Peerspace studio set in Los Angeles, CA is decorated just for that! It’s a pink and gold vintage-inspired powder room with a vanity set, a chaise lounge, and dressers. It would be a memorable venue for a colorful makeup shoot.

A Perspace reviewer shares: “Amazing place and amazing owners and just great . Hospitality was impeccable!”

Bonus: A lush, distinct, and inviting prop room

When you want to use your makeup photoshoot ideas to create a mood, then this Hamtramck, MI studio is the place to do so! It boasts gear, moveable walls, and 1,000 square feet of shooting space. But that’s only the beginning! Check out its prop room filled with vintage earth tone furnishings that can put a fun spin on your makeup shoot. Your images will pack a boho punch at this space!

A stylist who booked this space had the following to share in a Peerspace review: “I had a great time using this studio! The hosts were really nice and were always there when I needed help or had a question. The studio also had a lot of cute props and decor and it looked just like how it was advertised. I would definitely recommend this space!”

Rely on Peerspace for your creative needs

When you work in a creative industry, you need creative spaces to bring your projects to life. And that’s where we at Peerspace come in! Book one of these incredible spaces for your makeup photoshoot ideas and reach your creative aspirations with ease.

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