A Year of Beauty- Photography Challenge

[Samtian]

Hello! March's Challenge!! Drumroll please...Free for all! Time to get caught up on anything you missed or forgot to do.

Previous challenges-

April- Lipstick

May- Eye Shadow

June- Primer/Foundation/Concealer/CC/BB

July- Highlighters

August- Brushes

September- Sheet Masks

October- Hair Care

November- Fragrance

December- Nail Polish

January- Blush/Bronzer

February- Candles/Wax Melts/ Diffusers

I've been thinking for a while now about creating a challenge. And why not mix my two favorite things in life!? Beauty and photography. As some of you know I am a photographer on the side. But my creativity for things like this are horrible! Each month we will have a different theme, and your challenge is to incorporate the theme into a creative photo!

This challenge is going to be a little different, because you won't be creating looks! Starting in April, but I'd love to get your input and if this is something you would be interested in participating in. I thought about doing prizes and voting, we can still vote for the best if you guys want. But with all the legal jargon needed for prizes I decided I didn't want to mess with that. I might send  unicorn mail throughout to those who participate often though 😼 PS- They make for great filler posts on your social media too. And active participation in the forum, reviews, and gallery ( don't forget to post your challenge photos there too!) can possibly help your chances of getting gratis...like those two beautiful perfumes I got as a gratis below *wink wink*.  

The challenge and "rules"-

1. Flat lays and staged photos only. I'll post examples below. But no faces or people allowed in your photos. (Though you can include photographs).

2. All photos you take must be your own. 

3. Post as many images as you want, you have a whole month to get creative with each theme. Post one, post everyday, doesn't matter.

4. Let's talk gear and products! Tell us about your image. List the products and colors, talk to us about your concept and how it came to be, taken with your phone or DSLR? 

Here are some helpful reads- digital-photography-school dot com/flat-lay-photography/  and digital-photography-school dot com/tips-for-getting-started-with-still-life-photography/

Here are some of my example images I've taken in the past-

Gucci Bloom Eau De Toilette 1 oz/ 30 mL eau de toilette spray 

Floral Street Sunflower Pop Eau De Parfum Travel Spray 0.34 oz/ 10 mL 

[Ispend2much6]

@faeriegirl  Thanks!

[lmaster]

Delicious photo @Ispend2much6 🤩

[Ispend2much6]

@lmaster  Thank you- I'm trying to avoid eating them right now...

[SportyGirly125]

@Ispend2much6 So sweet and pretty.

[Ispend2much6]

@SportyGirly125. Very"sweet" haha thanks!

[itsfi]

@Ispend2much6, jelly beans and lipstick. Two things I love! All in one frame. 

[Ispend2much6]

@itsfi   Isn't it amazing how many varieties of jelly beans are available now?  I remember when there was only one type- the traditional kind.

[itsfi]

@Ispend2much6, yes, I grew up only knowing about Brach’s jelly beans! Then there was an explosion of jelly beans, including within Brach’s. Easter is always a good time to get reacquainted with jelly beans. 😉 

[Skunk12puzzola]

This is pretty, omg!! lippie 💄 and candies 🍬🍭 in the same photo, wow!! @Ispend2much6 

[Ispend2much6]

@Skunk12puzzola. It's a dream come true!

[fatimamummy]

This is delicious @Ispend2much6

[Ispend2much6]

@fatimamummy. Yes, yes they were. 😊 Thanks!

[eshoe]

Yummy, @Ispend2much6.… we are on the same wavelength!

[Ispend2much6]

@eshoe   Seems like we need an extra energy boost. 🙂

[eshoe]

…or two. Or three @Ispend2much6. I have not picked up any Easter candy yet, but those jelly beans are looking mighty delicious 😋 

[Ispend2much6]

@eshoe  These are the Dunkin Donut jelly beans I bought from CVS.  Online, some stores may have them.  The flavors are: french vanilla, salted caramel, hazelnut, and pecan something.  They all taste like coffee drinks!

[eshoe]

Oh I did not need to know that, @Ispend2much6. Not one bit! This is a great time of the year.

[Titian06]

Love it, @Ispend2much6 ! 💖💖💖

[Ispend2much6]

@Titian06. Thanks!

[Saradestin]

So beautiful and sweet @Ispend2much6 ! When I saw your picture at the Alluring April 2022 Hauls, I said to myself “I hope the is posting this beautiful picture in the Photography Challenge!” and here it is! 😃😃😍😍 I love it!

[Ispend2much6]

@Saradestin  Could you be any sweeter?  I think not. 💕