Photography Makeup Session Intake Form

Streamline Your Photography Makeup Sessions with Paperform

Whether you're a freelance makeup artist, work in a busy photo studio, or run a beauty salon that specializes in editorial and commercial shoots, this Photography Makeup Session Intake Form helps you gather all the crucial details before the camera starts rolling.

Photography makeup is a specialized skill that requires understanding lighting conditions, shoot duration, high-definition requirements, and the unique demands of different photography styles. This intake form ensures you capture everything you need to create flawless, camera-ready looks every time—from headshots and fashion editorials to weddings and commercial campaigns.

Built for makeup artists who work with photographers

This template is designed specifically for beauty professionals who understand that makeup for photography is a completely different discipline than everyday makeup. You'll collect details about shoot type (studio, outdoor, editorial, commercial), lighting setups (natural, LED, flash, mixed), longevity requirements, whether HD or 4K cameras will be used, and critical skin preparation needs.

The form also gathers allergy information, product preferences, and inspiration references so you can arrive prepared with the right kit and create looks that photograph beautifully under any conditions.

Automate your booking and client communication

With Paperform's built-in scheduling fields, clients can book their session time directly in the form. Connect your calendar and let availability sync automatically—no more back-and-forth emails.

Once submitted, you can use Stepper (stepper.io) to automate your entire workflow: send a confirmation email with prep instructions, add the client to your CRM or Google Sheets, trigger reminder notifications 24 hours before the session, and even send a follow-up request for testimonials or portfolio permissions after the shoot.

If you require deposits or prepayment for photography makeup sessions, simply add a payment field and connect Stripe, PayPal, or Square to accept secure payments right in the form.

Professional, on-brand client experience

Paperform's doc-style editor lets you customize every detail of this template to match your brand. Add your logo, adjust colors and fonts, include examples of your work, and create a polished, professional first impression that sets client expectations from the very first interaction.

Whether you're a solo artist building your portfolio or an established studio handling high-volume commercial work, this template gives you the foundation to deliver consistent, high-quality results while staying organized and efficient.

Trusted by beauty professionals worldwide, Paperform is SOC 2 Type II compliant and designed to help service providers like makeup artists run smoother, more profitable businesses without the need for multiple tools or technical skills.