Poorly done wedding day makeup

The photographer most likely will not be editing the photos in that way unless you ask them and they probably may not even have the necessary skills to so it.

But on the other hand I think it is only going to show on quite close up face shots I would even say that it may not even be noticeable on anything taken further away than the two of you at waist height up.

I do edit the makeup as a routine but it usually only bits of mascara around the eyes from where eyelash extensions have actually touched your face. Or lipstick on teeth or when makeup has covered a spot but it still leaves a tell tale visible lump.

Other then that I do no mess with the MUA's finish unless I am asked -- which I have been on a few occasions after the photos were delivered, once to reduce the extended "smokey eyes" look that the bride was not happy with.

The photographer most likely will not be editing the photos in that way unless you ask them and they probably may not even have the necessary skills to so it.

But on the other hand I think it is only going to show on quite close up face shots I would even say that it may not even be noticeable on anything taken further away than the two of you at waist height up.

I do edit the makeup as a routine but it usually only bits of mascara around the eyes from where eyelash extensions have actually touched your face. Or lipstick on teeth or when makeup has covered a spot but it still leaves a tell tale visible lump.

Other then that I do no mess with the MUA's finish unless I am asked -- which I have been on a few occasions after the photos were delivered, once to reduce the extended "smokey eyes" look that the bride was not happy with.

Congratulations on getting married - so sorry you had this experience impact your day. It's worth remembering that we are always over critical of ourselves, and I am sure that whilst your make-up wasn't what you wanted, you will have looked lovely and there will be some photos amongst them all which will do you justice. A positive practical step would be to speak to the photographer to make them aware of how you feel and see how they may be able to edit some images for you with specific request in mind. I had a full trial for £45, lots of high resolution professionally lit images taken, notes taken and we also tried a range of different lip colours before settling on the final look, so her conduct is not the norm for the industry at al. It is their job to take notes/images before you leave and then recreate the look. It would be fair to put together feedback in writing and request a full/partial refund if you want to pursue it. If you had any kind of contract/written agreement it would be worth looking at what is listed there, I would suggest attaching images to demonstrate why you are unhappy with the service. They should take your feedback seriously, and offer something to acknowledge that they didn't deliver the service you booked.

I am still trying to get my head round someone only doing a half-face makeup trial!!!!! I have never heard of such a thing - how weird!

I'm doing my own make-up too. I've had my make-up done professionally twice when I was a bridesmaid, and they always end up putting too much on and I never feel like I look like 'me.'

Much better and cheaper to DIY.

Plus, everyone seems to have professional make-up for photos, but at the end of the day a wedding should be about the moment, not the post-production!