Featured Editorial & Professional Makeup Looks
These looks define my style: a mix of experimental textures, clean editorial skin, and bold creative choices. Whether it's for a high-fashion campaign or a portfolio update, this is how I approach camera-ready makeup.
This is where makeup becomes art. I used individual rhinestones to create a full-lid, graphic winged liner effect, perfect for a high-fashion editorial or a bold portfolio piece. The focus is on texture and light, ensuring the look is dramatic and catches the eye under any lighting.
For this conceptual shoot inspired by Durga Puja, the makeup was designed to be both powerful and serene. I created a glowing skin finish with sharp, defined eyes and a traditional bindi to complement the artistic setting, making the model look divine and strong.
This look for a designer gown shoot shows how makeup completes the entire vision. I created a soft glam look with a smokey blue-toned eye to match the royal blue dress, ensuring the model looked elegant and the makeup photographed beautifully in natural outdoor light.
Watch me create a vibrant, experimental look from scratch. This transition shows how I build layers of color, blending a bold purple eyeshadow for a high-impact finish that's perfect for creative shoots.
This is a classic editorial look with a modern twist. I focused on creating a flawless, matte base with contoured cheeks and a defined lip, paired with a smoky eye. The entire look is designed to feel powerful and sophisticated, ideal for a brand campaign or magazine feature.
A perfect example of a North Indian bridal look designed for the camera. I focused on creating a radiant, long-lasting base with golden, shimmering eyelids and a defined structure that enhances the model's features, ensuring she looks timelessly elegant in her wedding photos.
Here, I've used a sharp glitter liner to create a statement eye that is both modern and glamorous. This technique is perfect for models looking to add a unique and eye-catching shot to their portfolio or for a festive commercial campaign.
A close-up from a designer lookbook shoot, this image highlights the details. Notice the subtle rhinestone accents on the outer eye corner and the dewy, fresh skin. It’s about adding that small, creative touch that elevates the entire photograph.
About Featured
Makeup for a camera is different from makeup for a party. I focus on flash-friendly, long-wear base work that doesn't cake under heavy studio lights. I treat every shoot as a collaboration—so I coordinate with your photographer on lighting and mood boards to ensure the makeup pops exactly how it should in the final edit.
My Approach to Editorial & Commercial Makeup
I view every face as a canvas and every shoot as a creative experiment. Unlike event makeup, editorial and commercial work requires a deep understanding of lighting and how products react on camera.
What to expect on set:
- Flash-Friendly Finish: I use premium products like Nars and Estee Lauder to create a flawless, matte or dewy base that holds up under studio strobes without flashback.
- Collaborative Styling: I don't just apply makeup and leave. I work with your photographer, stylists, and the brand team to ensure the textures and colors align with the vision. Whether it is graphic liners, rhinestone embellishments, or high-fashion looks, I make sure the details are precise enough for macro lenses.
- On-Set Support: For professional shoots, I stay on standby for sweat control, fly-away hair management, and lipstick touch-ups between takes to keep the look consistent.
Building Your Portfolio
If you are an aspiring model in Bangalore, I specialize in creating versatile looks that get you noticed. We can mix commercial beauty shots with edgy, experimental concepts to show your range. My portfolio packages even include guidance on posing and angle coaching, so you get the most out of your time in the studio.
Whether you are a designer needing a lookbook shoot or a brand launching a new campaign, let's talk about the vibe you want to achieve.
Mansi Kohli
Hi, I'm Mansi. I see every face as a blank canvas and every shoot as a creative experiment. I’m just as obsessed with the final shot as you are, and I’m all about getting that perfect balance between bold, camera-ready glam and fresh, glowing skin.
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