As a man, do I need makeup for professional pictures? (tone, light)

[FrankAce]

I'm working with a photography company and they're offering makeup. As a dark-skinned Black man in my 30s is this necessary? Is this the norm?

[rrah]

Maybe. Do they have experience doing make up for dark skinned people? If not, I'd skip it.

[elnina]

They are offering ...
You can refuse...

[GoldKona]

Originally Posted by FrankAce

I'm working with a photography company and they're offering makeup. As a dark-skinned Black man in my 30s is this necessary? Is this the norm?

If someone offers you a breath mint, take it.

[Threestep2]

Let them do it. Check it out.

[FrankAce]

Originally Posted by GoldKona

If someone offers you a breath mint, take it.

They didn't suggest it or anything. It's just an option that's available. I'm wondering if it's standard to do so.

[elnina]

Originally Posted by Threestep2

Let them do it. Check it out.

True. You could be amazed...

[hertfordshire]

A little powder to eliminate shine is probably all you need. Or they may be able to even out skin tone with some foundation if that's an issue. But if they offer photo editing, you may not even need that.

[JONOV]

I’ve never heard of that for men for photographs. Stage and film, yes.

For photographs even an amateur with the right version of Lightroom can do most of that after the shoot.

[GoldKona]

Originally Posted by FrankAce

They didn't suggest it or anything. It's just an option that's available. I'm wondering if it's standard to do so.

You said, "they're offering makeup." You did not state that make up is an option they provide. I read those as completely different situations. If it is your concern just ask!