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Photographing camouflage results: a guide for artists
Your photos are your portfolio. Consistent, honest images build more trust than dramatic ones.
Set up one photo spot
Pick one place with soft, neutral light, ideally daylight from a window, and a plain background. Use it for every client so your photos are comparable.
“In the beginning, your portfolio is everything. People need to see your work before they trust you with their skin.”
Evelyn Alvares Vega, SKINEAV Academy
Keep everything the same
| Keep consistent | Why |
|---|---|
| Light | Changes how colour and texture look |
| Distance | Keeps size comparable |
| Angle | Side angles exaggerate texture |
| Camera settings | Avoids automatic colour shifts |
| Pose | The same stretch of skin |
Real results and real moments
Before, fresh and healed
Take all three. Share healed results whenever possible, and label fresh results as fresh.
How training works
- Free callTalk through your goals, the right format and current offers.
- Reserve your seatIn person in Vaughan or live online via Zoom.
- 3 intensive daysColour theory, technique and supervised practice with Evelyn.
- Six months of mentorshipFeedback on your work while you build your business.
No filters
No smoothing, no beauty filters, no colour grading. Clients and other artists notice, and it undermines trust.
Consent
Get written consent for each use: social media, website, ads. Respect limits such as "no face" exactly.
Use them well
Pair photos with the client's story, with permission. Show them during consultations too: Evelyn often walks clients through real before and afters on a tablet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best light for before and after photos?
Soft, neutral light such as window daylight, used consistently for every client.
Should I post fresh camouflage results?
Healed results build the most trust. If you share fresh results, label them clearly.