Makeup - natural look

I've heard that matte is best because it absorbs light and will make your eyes look more open. Then use shimmery highlighters right under your brows and even a small highlight in the middle of your lower lid right above your lash line!

I'm also no makeup guru - although I'm getting better on myself with lots of practice and youtube tutorials!

Photographers advise against anything that can shimmer, this goes for foundation too, so avoid mineral foundation, bronzer, shadow, blush, etc. Even gloss can be a hassle with photo editing. As for hooded eyes, it was suggested to me to bring the color to the brow bone rather than just applying to the skin directly covering the eye.