Post by Edita Vilkevičiūtė on Apr 23, 2013 8:58:30 GMT -8
Judging #4: Trending
Ashley - Collage Degree
Mario:
Fashion Trend I think the trend is there, It looks very high fashion and stylistically good. Collage Degree does suit the clothing well. However, I think there are parts that don't match. I believe there are parts that are very avant-garde and straight and then some other that are too ruffly and over the top. On the most part, I think you did it. Overall: 80%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: I like that you changed your face this time around; it works with the shoot, with your clothes, with the color and with your attitude... For the most part I like seeing your face, but once in a while there are photos that just look better with facial expressions like this. This is fresh, dope and cool! Sexy! Overall: 90%
Body: THe body is also rocking this shoot, I think you're giving me a nice out of the box pose which I appreciate highly and then everything in your body fits the emotion in the shoot. I'm kind of wanting your upper body to be more straight; but that's about it. Overall: 90%
Conventions: Everything about the conventions is right. The photo is very well taken, you're meeting the theme almost perfectly; the place where the picture was taken is awesome! Nice job! Overall: 95%
Modelling: Finally Ashley! I was getting worried... I was so impressed by your first shoot, and that unique bombastic face that I couldn't wait for you to give me something similar. The face in this shoot is exquisite and I think half of the models here couldn't have do it and it to looks so unique and edgy! That's why I love your face. Your body is still not all the way there for me... I don't know, I still don't feel you completely comfortable with it. That's the only thing i think you're missing to go on top! I believe you just straightened your way; however, if you do fall again next week i'll be so mad. I hate people that are not consistence... I think you can be stuck or you can slowly improve or you can always be close to perfect. But going up and down is unacceptable for me... It makes me really wonder about your modelling skills. I have to say next week is important for you, so Please put an extra effort and find something great! Overall: 85%
Zac: I'm going to have to keep things short, because of personal issues going on. Just so everyone knows. I honestly hate the outfit Ashley, but that's not your fault. Your modeling is more than OK here. I wish we could see both of your legs, and the chewing gum is gross, but overall this works for me.
Montana: I see it, it's not what I completely expecting with this trend. This kind of has an overlay affect rather than a blend of prints/textures into each other. I do see it though and what you went with but just not what I was expecting. I wish the column wasn't there because the way you're posing actually makes you look shorter especially with your pose. I think you did so well with your left arm and left leg that the rest just felt neglected. I feel the face does have a fun vibe that I like and helps the shot more, I just wish more of the focus was on the clothes.
Candice - Art of Contrast
Mario:
Fashion Trend Fashion Trend is there. Overall: 90%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Good face. Sexy. Beautiful. Eye contact would be better. Overall: 85%
Body: Good body posture. Head2Toe Posing. Make your left leg longer. Overall: 90%
Conventions: The background is not that interesting. Good size. Good shot. The trend is there. Overall: 90%
Modelling: Improvement. Potential. Great execution. Get rid of your attitude. Overall: 80%
Montana: This is one of those times when looking at the camera isn't a problem because the shot is already so strong that it holds it own. I AM IN LOVE with this Candice, you brought this to a high fashion level. I love the contrast of everything together, the pattern that is in the body suit is exquisite and could be controlling but you owned it. The pose is showing off so many of your great curves and I like the black and white other elements as well it just brings this shot all together. I love this new and improved Candice!!!
Zac: This is a phenomenal picture Candice, and you're definitely rocking it. Your face is so soft and serene. Perfect pose for showing off the outfit. Nothing bad to say really. I love that you're showing a different side here.
Edita - Veiled Looks
Montana: Personally, I love most elements of the shot. The setting is amazing, the pose is great I think the dress is shown off nicely. I think one thing would be using your angles more effectively, you are leading with your chin a lot more as you can see with your swimsuit shot last round. I find that your head is tilted too far back that the light catches chin causing it to look a bit unflattering but other than that I find most of it is very nice. I like the sheer, I do consider this sheer because it is see through but with fabric, you can kind of see her nipple too so yeah for sure this is sheer. The arched back is strong and the way you're posing against the Eiffel Tower actually makes you longer even without your legs, there are so many great elements to this but remember to bring it more in your face.
Zac: Sorry Edita, not loving this. The pose and outfit are OK, but the picture is just too small for me and I can't even see any details of your face. The Eiffel Tower is more visible than you and that's not good.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I do see veiled looks here, and it is very flattering and beautiful. However, it is not that fashion forward... and for me if it is going to be trendy it has to be much more out there. Not bad Edita. Overall: 70%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Your face is almost nonexistent here... when it has to be like that I understand... but i think your face does not look right in this photograph. Your eyes look sleepy... I wish you kept playing with your arched back and elongate your face looking towards camera... that would've been astonishing! Overall: 60%
Body: I love your hands and your arched body... I think your body position is great and you're working it. Overall: 85%
Conventions: The photo overall is AMAZING and i have to give you points for that, it is fresh, beautiful and out of this world! The size and shot are very well done... I just think you're missing the trend part from the assignment. Overall: 90%
Modelling: You gave another decent shot Edita... and I think you have been consistent. However you have no idea of HOW MUCH everyone is bringing their A game right now. This photo is more towards the bottom than towards the back of the pack. I command you for being strong and consistent, and always having great face position... but I want you to give you a task: I WANT ANOTHER EXPLOSIVE PHOTO FROM YOU NEXT WEEK... you dont deserve to leave yet... and with another explosive win you might be safe til the final. I'll be waiting boo! Overall: 80%
Ginta - Every Flounce Counts
Zac: This is good Ginta. It's just a simple photograph, but it works for the challenge. Definitely an interesting pose, and your face is quite strong even with your eyes half closed.
Montana: I will start with the good, FINALLY GOOD FACE!!! I find that you've really improved in the category because it totally goes with the whimsy of the shot. I think the pose is nice and interesting BUT I would say there is a downside to your pose and that would be it brings so much attention to your hat and jacket. I find the legs a bit of use to add fun but weren't being utilized to show off the dress more for the ruffles to be the star. If the trend was hats this would be super strong for me, but I don't see this being something that would run to showcase the trend of ruffles. I find that if I were an editor, I would throw this out for a trend report because of how you're not showing off what we needed from you. I find that for a good shot it might not get the score it deserves just because of what was asked for of this challenge.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I do see the ruffles, so technical, you have that done. However, i don't see that as a trend; i don't see that pushing forward in fashion and being someone everyone wants. The combinations of elements in your garment makes it look old fashioned and kind of bleh. Sorry, I think this is not good. Overall: 40%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Your face looks a bit awkward, i think it is struggling and it is being eaten by your clothes.I have really no positive things to say about it... it is still beautiful... Overall: 45%
Body: I like the position of your hands and the curves in your body... The jump is kind of amateur... It makes you look kind of like a little girl... were your legs together or doing something more fashion forward, it would've been better. Overall: 65%
Conventions: The quality of the picture is not the best, the background is hidious and doesn't help your photo. THe trend is not there at all. The size is fine. Overall: 55%
Modelling: I'm going to take this as a very bad week for you. We all have bad weeks in our lifes. YOu had been consistent and I told you, you were a top contender in this game... But for me, this could be very easily the worst photo in the bunch. I don't really know what happened... I'm not going to say you're bad because of it... I just think you need to bring it next time... Because the time for mistakes is long over... Everyone is bringing their A game right now. Overall: 70%
Jessica - Veiled Looks
Zac: Wow I love this Jessica. I'm going to have to repeat the comment about that sparkle in your eyes: still missing. However, it's not that much of a problem for me in this photo. This picture would certainly catch my eye in a magazine and it's a good fit for the challenge even though we can't see the bottom half of the outfit - not that much of a problem for me here.
Montana: I don't know what Mario wants with more avant garde because this is super high fashion, not everyone could just wear this out but it sells that veiled look so nicely. I think there is a nice drama to this shot, there is a lot going on but you're still in control and my eyes go straight to you and can I say thank you for not going with the one you asked me to discuss because that was a huge trainwreck compared to this. I find the expression soft to with the lightness of the whole shot, it appears slightly vacant, wish you brought the same expression last challenge to this one because that was soft but with feeling. I would say I love how much better you have gotten round after round.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I wish the fashion you are wearing was more avant garde, but I do believe it is beautiful, you're managing to work with the veiled look. I do think it is different and unique so points for that! Overall: 75%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Your face is AMAZING! Finally Jessica! Your eyes are piercing through my soul, your face looks beautiful and regal. You're telling a story. WOW! THank you, best face of the week I think! Overall: 100%
Body: There's not much i can judge from your body... I do believe your body position works for this kind of picture... However i'm not going to lie... in that setting you're in... watching you stand up with a great striking pose would've been much better!. Overall: 70%
Conventions: I think the photo is amazing, its size, how it was shot, the setting. And the trend and theme are there... So... good job. Overall: 95%
Modelling: I have to mark this date on my calendar as the day you finally got into this competition. Congratulations Jessica, I think you're improving... It has been quite the rollercoaster ride for you, but maybe you just hit your stride with this shoot. I can finally feel you are comparable to the other models... There's still a long road to go... But I do believe you're finally in the right direction! Overall: 75%
Philip - Neon
Zac: This is OK for me Philip. The neon colors combined with the background are pretty cool. I just wish you would give us more of a pose and a stronger face. It's kind of blah and you look bored.
Montana: I totally agree with Mario about the neon comment, this needed to be more fluorescent because these look like bold vibrant colors rather than neon to me, although it can pass by some people as neon so don't get me wrong about that. This shot is showing off your legs greatly and the pose in them is interesting but you lost it in the upper half of your body. I feel you got super smushed because I feel a bit cramped with this shot just looking at it. You've lost your neck, your arms are a bit stiff and your face looks a bit uncomfortable. It's odd that the only shot I've been super impressed with from you is one where I couldn't see your face, you've got to improve in that department.
Mario:
Fashion Trend The fashion is there... I think neon is much brighter... So it is not perfectly executed... But I do see fashion and trend. Overall: 75%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: I'm kind of mad because I think you're still not giving us face... Last time i accepted it... but this time it takes so much away from the photo... had your neck been elongated and your eyes looking straight towards the camer... this photo would've been banging. I need you to focus on that for the next shoot. Overall: 40%
Body: I like your body position, i think it is different, i think you're proposing new looks and i like it. Good job... keep giving me body please! It is important!. Overall: 80%
Conventions: I like the setting of the picture, I like the size and how it was shoot. The trend you picked is a bit lackluster. Overall: 80%
Modelling: I have to tell you something. I think you've been consistent and you're improving bits by bits every week. But everyone in this competition is taking you by storm... For the most part, my ranks don't go below 80% now... meaning everyone is bringing their all... I think you might be heading to the bottom of this competition. Good photographs are not enough anymore. You need something of the caliber of Simon's photo first week and Edita's photo second week. You need explosion, and fireworks. Overall: 65%
River - Pop of Suit
Zac: You lost one of your arms River. No neck either. That's a pity, because other than that this is a great shot. I absolutely love the outfit and you're selling it sir. I love your expression!
Montana: This is definitely a popping suit, I love that it seems that your clothes are giving off such a vibrancy. The ambiance of the shot also helps sell the trend nicely so I'm glad to see you bring something this round that is pretty strong image wise. I love the body pose, I'm not even caring about your missing arm because there is so many strong elements you don't need it because all your other limbs are working the shot for you. The strength in your hand is great, the way one foot is coming more towards us creates dimension and the way your other foot is bent gives you actually height. I have problems with your neck, it creates an awkwardness near your face while your body is strong I find that this might be a slight problem but not a major downfall at all. The expression is strong and it looks like you're in a motel waiting for someone, hey I'm not one to pry into your personal business but it has a story to it.
Mario:
Fashion Trend You chose Pop of Suit and you nailed it. That was exactly what I was looking for in this photoshoot. I'm liking that suit so much, and the accessories... the shoes, the chain, the belt... It's a very well executed garment River. Congratulations to you, I have no critique on this element. Overall: 100%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: SEXY EVERYWHERE. Best face from you so far. There's intensity in your eyes and in your mouth; I knew you had it in you. THe missing neck takes points away; but I think this is a strong face; I still think you can do better though... I'm waiting for a picture where your eyes are open and intense looking straight towards camera. Good job. Overall: 85%
Body: I like this pose, a lot. I think you're not just sitting there but your right leg is trying to work it and then your hand has a fucking sexy tension that i'm loving. Give me more neck, that's the only criticism... And your left hand is dead, but that's the photographer's fault so i'm not going to give you a hard time on that. Overall: 90%
Conventions: This is the only place where I can bring this to the table... The environment in which the shoot was made is AMAZING! Not only are you giving me the suit, but the photo overall is so good. The size is great and the focus is perfect. You also nailed the theme. Only failure: The photographer decided to cut your left hand... So stupid! I wish it was me taking this picture! Overall: 95%
Modelling: I'm very glad River. You brought it and I think you're finally leaving the middle of the pack and becoming a top contender. Competition is stiff and many of you were heading towards the back, so this is great. Your face is becoming stronger and i'm so glad of that because you were lacking on that department... Your body has great poses and as of now I think you're the frontrunner of the boys when it comes to poses... Please keep this going! I'm so excited! You got a great score, and I see room for you to grow, that means you could be unstoppable! Overall: 85%
Simon - Pop Of Suit and Stripes
Zac: The suit looks good on you Simon. It's a simple shot, a simple pose, but it works. You're selling the outfit, your face is strong and not too intense (like in your runway this week).
Montana: I wish the suit color was a bit more daring, you already had stripes so don't know why you needed to provide two especially if one of them isn't that apparently. You brought your model this challenge though, look at those eyes! They bore right though you and totally captivate the audience with them. Your pose is nice and simple but definitely showing off the suit and it has class, especially love the leg, the way you lifted the knee was great. You found a great way to angle your face to show off that strong jawline and shows off that great neck of yours.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I'm going to agree with you Simon. I like that you went for two trends and I think you managed to use both of them perfectly. it could be more fashion forwards, but i love the mix and i see the fashion. Overall: 85%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Strong face! I'm liking it! It is striking and beautiful, you're giving me angles and your bone structure is awesome! I think your face is perfection!. Overall: 100%
Body: I think your body posture is lacking... It should be stronger... You're just laying there... I want strength and uniqueness.. for me this falls flat. Overall: 70%
Conventions: I think the picture is very trendy and cool itself... I think the size is fine and you did the theme how you needed to. Overall: 90%
Modelling: This is much better Simon but I still think you're in a bit of trouble! This round everyone brought it... I'm feeling everyone's desire to stay desperately and then i see you and i feel you're just too mellow and feeling too good about yourself. To win this game we need body... I think you have a great plus and that is that your face is the strongest from the men and it could take you a long way... But you have to push it further... you're still in the middle of the pack... And you're top material. Overall: 75%
Vlada - Asia Society
Zac: You look like a doll here Vlada. Your skin looks so flawless. The outfit is really cute, but what I love about this photo is how the make-up and background add to the theme of the challenge. I wish we could see a little more of the outfit, but your face is strong and you're bringing it girl.
Montana: I'm a bit torn, I'm not sure if that's really a standout Asian print but I actually kind of looked into it and saw some prints that could be very similar to this so I guess it works. I think the dress is nice and I like the shape of it and how you're able to give us a nice pose and look at your eyes, girl they are piercing! That charcoal (kohl) eyeliner feel which is something that has been an Asian trend so nice to see the styling work too. The hair is pretty crazy but you're not getting lost behind it and who doesn't love those characters in the back, not sure what language it is but for sure it helps sell the vibe of East Asian inspired! I was about to dock you for not doing an apparent trend in clothing but I'm glad to have found something like yours on the internet with a print similar to it in order to pass as an Asian type print since it seems more floral-like but for sure this was done by Balenciaga.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I'm having a bit of a problem here. In every other shoot from this week i did see the trend somehow there. I don't think you're trend is very visible... Had I not seen the chinese marks behind you i would have even given you lower. However I do see a fashion forward style.. .So you get some points for that! Overall: 65%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: I need more neck and more connection with your eyes... But i'm liking your bone structure and the way you placed your face... you look beautiful. Overall: 75%
Body:There's not much body to judge upon... I am liking your left arm it is kind of twisted and it does gives me modelling but the rest of the body is just hanging there... I wish there was more. Overall: 65%
Conventions: It is a very beautiful photograph, I like your makeup, your skin, the size is good.. .and the theme connection is almost there. Overall: 80%
Modelling: I'm having a bit of a problem with you this week. i don't know if it is your fault or how your competition is improving... but you're improvement is now being way too slow compared to how others are taking huge steps towards becoming the face. You need to bring much more personality and strength to the table... A photo with that body and a face that is not connecting, is no longer acceptable. For the first time, I got to say you're in trouble... I believe this is a huge stepback for you. You're in the bottom of the pack... Not good at all. Overall: 75%
Ashley - Collage Degree
Mario:
Fashion Trend I think the trend is there, It looks very high fashion and stylistically good. Collage Degree does suit the clothing well. However, I think there are parts that don't match. I believe there are parts that are very avant-garde and straight and then some other that are too ruffly and over the top. On the most part, I think you did it. Overall: 80%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: I like that you changed your face this time around; it works with the shoot, with your clothes, with the color and with your attitude... For the most part I like seeing your face, but once in a while there are photos that just look better with facial expressions like this. This is fresh, dope and cool! Sexy! Overall: 90%
Body: THe body is also rocking this shoot, I think you're giving me a nice out of the box pose which I appreciate highly and then everything in your body fits the emotion in the shoot. I'm kind of wanting your upper body to be more straight; but that's about it. Overall: 90%
Conventions: Everything about the conventions is right. The photo is very well taken, you're meeting the theme almost perfectly; the place where the picture was taken is awesome! Nice job! Overall: 95%
Modelling: Finally Ashley! I was getting worried... I was so impressed by your first shoot, and that unique bombastic face that I couldn't wait for you to give me something similar. The face in this shoot is exquisite and I think half of the models here couldn't have do it and it to looks so unique and edgy! That's why I love your face. Your body is still not all the way there for me... I don't know, I still don't feel you completely comfortable with it. That's the only thing i think you're missing to go on top! I believe you just straightened your way; however, if you do fall again next week i'll be so mad. I hate people that are not consistence... I think you can be stuck or you can slowly improve or you can always be close to perfect. But going up and down is unacceptable for me... It makes me really wonder about your modelling skills. I have to say next week is important for you, so Please put an extra effort and find something great! Overall: 85%
Zac: I'm going to have to keep things short, because of personal issues going on. Just so everyone knows. I honestly hate the outfit Ashley, but that's not your fault. Your modeling is more than OK here. I wish we could see both of your legs, and the chewing gum is gross, but overall this works for me.
Montana: I see it, it's not what I completely expecting with this trend. This kind of has an overlay affect rather than a blend of prints/textures into each other. I do see it though and what you went with but just not what I was expecting. I wish the column wasn't there because the way you're posing actually makes you look shorter especially with your pose. I think you did so well with your left arm and left leg that the rest just felt neglected. I feel the face does have a fun vibe that I like and helps the shot more, I just wish more of the focus was on the clothes.
Candice - Art of Contrast
Mario:
Fashion Trend Fashion Trend is there. Overall: 90%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Good face. Sexy. Beautiful. Eye contact would be better. Overall: 85%
Body: Good body posture. Head2Toe Posing. Make your left leg longer. Overall: 90%
Conventions: The background is not that interesting. Good size. Good shot. The trend is there. Overall: 90%
Modelling: Improvement. Potential. Great execution. Get rid of your attitude. Overall: 80%
Montana: This is one of those times when looking at the camera isn't a problem because the shot is already so strong that it holds it own. I AM IN LOVE with this Candice, you brought this to a high fashion level. I love the contrast of everything together, the pattern that is in the body suit is exquisite and could be controlling but you owned it. The pose is showing off so many of your great curves and I like the black and white other elements as well it just brings this shot all together. I love this new and improved Candice!!!
Zac: This is a phenomenal picture Candice, and you're definitely rocking it. Your face is so soft and serene. Perfect pose for showing off the outfit. Nothing bad to say really. I love that you're showing a different side here.
Edita - Veiled Looks
Montana: Personally, I love most elements of the shot. The setting is amazing, the pose is great I think the dress is shown off nicely. I think one thing would be using your angles more effectively, you are leading with your chin a lot more as you can see with your swimsuit shot last round. I find that your head is tilted too far back that the light catches chin causing it to look a bit unflattering but other than that I find most of it is very nice. I like the sheer, I do consider this sheer because it is see through but with fabric, you can kind of see her nipple too so yeah for sure this is sheer. The arched back is strong and the way you're posing against the Eiffel Tower actually makes you longer even without your legs, there are so many great elements to this but remember to bring it more in your face.
Zac: Sorry Edita, not loving this. The pose and outfit are OK, but the picture is just too small for me and I can't even see any details of your face. The Eiffel Tower is more visible than you and that's not good.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I do see veiled looks here, and it is very flattering and beautiful. However, it is not that fashion forward... and for me if it is going to be trendy it has to be much more out there. Not bad Edita. Overall: 70%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Your face is almost nonexistent here... when it has to be like that I understand... but i think your face does not look right in this photograph. Your eyes look sleepy... I wish you kept playing with your arched back and elongate your face looking towards camera... that would've been astonishing! Overall: 60%
Body: I love your hands and your arched body... I think your body position is great and you're working it. Overall: 85%
Conventions: The photo overall is AMAZING and i have to give you points for that, it is fresh, beautiful and out of this world! The size and shot are very well done... I just think you're missing the trend part from the assignment. Overall: 90%
Modelling: You gave another decent shot Edita... and I think you have been consistent. However you have no idea of HOW MUCH everyone is bringing their A game right now. This photo is more towards the bottom than towards the back of the pack. I command you for being strong and consistent, and always having great face position... but I want you to give you a task: I WANT ANOTHER EXPLOSIVE PHOTO FROM YOU NEXT WEEK... you dont deserve to leave yet... and with another explosive win you might be safe til the final. I'll be waiting boo! Overall: 80%
Ginta - Every Flounce Counts
Zac: This is good Ginta. It's just a simple photograph, but it works for the challenge. Definitely an interesting pose, and your face is quite strong even with your eyes half closed.
Montana: I will start with the good, FINALLY GOOD FACE!!! I find that you've really improved in the category because it totally goes with the whimsy of the shot. I think the pose is nice and interesting BUT I would say there is a downside to your pose and that would be it brings so much attention to your hat and jacket. I find the legs a bit of use to add fun but weren't being utilized to show off the dress more for the ruffles to be the star. If the trend was hats this would be super strong for me, but I don't see this being something that would run to showcase the trend of ruffles. I find that if I were an editor, I would throw this out for a trend report because of how you're not showing off what we needed from you. I find that for a good shot it might not get the score it deserves just because of what was asked for of this challenge.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I do see the ruffles, so technical, you have that done. However, i don't see that as a trend; i don't see that pushing forward in fashion and being someone everyone wants. The combinations of elements in your garment makes it look old fashioned and kind of bleh. Sorry, I think this is not good. Overall: 40%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Your face looks a bit awkward, i think it is struggling and it is being eaten by your clothes.I have really no positive things to say about it... it is still beautiful... Overall: 45%
Body: I like the position of your hands and the curves in your body... The jump is kind of amateur... It makes you look kind of like a little girl... were your legs together or doing something more fashion forward, it would've been better. Overall: 65%
Conventions: The quality of the picture is not the best, the background is hidious and doesn't help your photo. THe trend is not there at all. The size is fine. Overall: 55%
Modelling: I'm going to take this as a very bad week for you. We all have bad weeks in our lifes. YOu had been consistent and I told you, you were a top contender in this game... But for me, this could be very easily the worst photo in the bunch. I don't really know what happened... I'm not going to say you're bad because of it... I just think you need to bring it next time... Because the time for mistakes is long over... Everyone is bringing their A game right now. Overall: 70%
Jessica - Veiled Looks
Zac: Wow I love this Jessica. I'm going to have to repeat the comment about that sparkle in your eyes: still missing. However, it's not that much of a problem for me in this photo. This picture would certainly catch my eye in a magazine and it's a good fit for the challenge even though we can't see the bottom half of the outfit - not that much of a problem for me here.
Montana: I don't know what Mario wants with more avant garde because this is super high fashion, not everyone could just wear this out but it sells that veiled look so nicely. I think there is a nice drama to this shot, there is a lot going on but you're still in control and my eyes go straight to you and can I say thank you for not going with the one you asked me to discuss because that was a huge trainwreck compared to this. I find the expression soft to with the lightness of the whole shot, it appears slightly vacant, wish you brought the same expression last challenge to this one because that was soft but with feeling. I would say I love how much better you have gotten round after round.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I wish the fashion you are wearing was more avant garde, but I do believe it is beautiful, you're managing to work with the veiled look. I do think it is different and unique so points for that! Overall: 75%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Your face is AMAZING! Finally Jessica! Your eyes are piercing through my soul, your face looks beautiful and regal. You're telling a story. WOW! THank you, best face of the week I think! Overall: 100%
Body: There's not much i can judge from your body... I do believe your body position works for this kind of picture... However i'm not going to lie... in that setting you're in... watching you stand up with a great striking pose would've been much better!. Overall: 70%
Conventions: I think the photo is amazing, its size, how it was shot, the setting. And the trend and theme are there... So... good job. Overall: 95%
Modelling: I have to mark this date on my calendar as the day you finally got into this competition. Congratulations Jessica, I think you're improving... It has been quite the rollercoaster ride for you, but maybe you just hit your stride with this shoot. I can finally feel you are comparable to the other models... There's still a long road to go... But I do believe you're finally in the right direction! Overall: 75%
Philip - Neon
Zac: This is OK for me Philip. The neon colors combined with the background are pretty cool. I just wish you would give us more of a pose and a stronger face. It's kind of blah and you look bored.
Montana: I totally agree with Mario about the neon comment, this needed to be more fluorescent because these look like bold vibrant colors rather than neon to me, although it can pass by some people as neon so don't get me wrong about that. This shot is showing off your legs greatly and the pose in them is interesting but you lost it in the upper half of your body. I feel you got super smushed because I feel a bit cramped with this shot just looking at it. You've lost your neck, your arms are a bit stiff and your face looks a bit uncomfortable. It's odd that the only shot I've been super impressed with from you is one where I couldn't see your face, you've got to improve in that department.
Mario:
Fashion Trend The fashion is there... I think neon is much brighter... So it is not perfectly executed... But I do see fashion and trend. Overall: 75%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: I'm kind of mad because I think you're still not giving us face... Last time i accepted it... but this time it takes so much away from the photo... had your neck been elongated and your eyes looking straight towards the camer... this photo would've been banging. I need you to focus on that for the next shoot. Overall: 40%
Body: I like your body position, i think it is different, i think you're proposing new looks and i like it. Good job... keep giving me body please! It is important!. Overall: 80%
Conventions: I like the setting of the picture, I like the size and how it was shoot. The trend you picked is a bit lackluster. Overall: 80%
Modelling: I have to tell you something. I think you've been consistent and you're improving bits by bits every week. But everyone in this competition is taking you by storm... For the most part, my ranks don't go below 80% now... meaning everyone is bringing their all... I think you might be heading to the bottom of this competition. Good photographs are not enough anymore. You need something of the caliber of Simon's photo first week and Edita's photo second week. You need explosion, and fireworks. Overall: 65%
River - Pop of Suit
Zac: You lost one of your arms River. No neck either. That's a pity, because other than that this is a great shot. I absolutely love the outfit and you're selling it sir. I love your expression!
Montana: This is definitely a popping suit, I love that it seems that your clothes are giving off such a vibrancy. The ambiance of the shot also helps sell the trend nicely so I'm glad to see you bring something this round that is pretty strong image wise. I love the body pose, I'm not even caring about your missing arm because there is so many strong elements you don't need it because all your other limbs are working the shot for you. The strength in your hand is great, the way one foot is coming more towards us creates dimension and the way your other foot is bent gives you actually height. I have problems with your neck, it creates an awkwardness near your face while your body is strong I find that this might be a slight problem but not a major downfall at all. The expression is strong and it looks like you're in a motel waiting for someone, hey I'm not one to pry into your personal business but it has a story to it.
Mario:
Fashion Trend You chose Pop of Suit and you nailed it. That was exactly what I was looking for in this photoshoot. I'm liking that suit so much, and the accessories... the shoes, the chain, the belt... It's a very well executed garment River. Congratulations to you, I have no critique on this element. Overall: 100%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: SEXY EVERYWHERE. Best face from you so far. There's intensity in your eyes and in your mouth; I knew you had it in you. THe missing neck takes points away; but I think this is a strong face; I still think you can do better though... I'm waiting for a picture where your eyes are open and intense looking straight towards camera. Good job. Overall: 85%
Body: I like this pose, a lot. I think you're not just sitting there but your right leg is trying to work it and then your hand has a fucking sexy tension that i'm loving. Give me more neck, that's the only criticism... And your left hand is dead, but that's the photographer's fault so i'm not going to give you a hard time on that. Overall: 90%
Conventions: This is the only place where I can bring this to the table... The environment in which the shoot was made is AMAZING! Not only are you giving me the suit, but the photo overall is so good. The size is great and the focus is perfect. You also nailed the theme. Only failure: The photographer decided to cut your left hand... So stupid! I wish it was me taking this picture! Overall: 95%
Modelling: I'm very glad River. You brought it and I think you're finally leaving the middle of the pack and becoming a top contender. Competition is stiff and many of you were heading towards the back, so this is great. Your face is becoming stronger and i'm so glad of that because you were lacking on that department... Your body has great poses and as of now I think you're the frontrunner of the boys when it comes to poses... Please keep this going! I'm so excited! You got a great score, and I see room for you to grow, that means you could be unstoppable! Overall: 85%
Simon - Pop Of Suit and Stripes
Zac: The suit looks good on you Simon. It's a simple shot, a simple pose, but it works. You're selling the outfit, your face is strong and not too intense (like in your runway this week).
Montana: I wish the suit color was a bit more daring, you already had stripes so don't know why you needed to provide two especially if one of them isn't that apparently. You brought your model this challenge though, look at those eyes! They bore right though you and totally captivate the audience with them. Your pose is nice and simple but definitely showing off the suit and it has class, especially love the leg, the way you lifted the knee was great. You found a great way to angle your face to show off that strong jawline and shows off that great neck of yours.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I'm going to agree with you Simon. I like that you went for two trends and I think you managed to use both of them perfectly. it could be more fashion forwards, but i love the mix and i see the fashion. Overall: 85%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: Strong face! I'm liking it! It is striking and beautiful, you're giving me angles and your bone structure is awesome! I think your face is perfection!. Overall: 100%
Body: I think your body posture is lacking... It should be stronger... You're just laying there... I want strength and uniqueness.. for me this falls flat. Overall: 70%
Conventions: I think the picture is very trendy and cool itself... I think the size is fine and you did the theme how you needed to. Overall: 90%
Modelling: This is much better Simon but I still think you're in a bit of trouble! This round everyone brought it... I'm feeling everyone's desire to stay desperately and then i see you and i feel you're just too mellow and feeling too good about yourself. To win this game we need body... I think you have a great plus and that is that your face is the strongest from the men and it could take you a long way... But you have to push it further... you're still in the middle of the pack... And you're top material. Overall: 75%
Vlada - Asia Society
Zac: You look like a doll here Vlada. Your skin looks so flawless. The outfit is really cute, but what I love about this photo is how the make-up and background add to the theme of the challenge. I wish we could see a little more of the outfit, but your face is strong and you're bringing it girl.
Montana: I'm a bit torn, I'm not sure if that's really a standout Asian print but I actually kind of looked into it and saw some prints that could be very similar to this so I guess it works. I think the dress is nice and I like the shape of it and how you're able to give us a nice pose and look at your eyes, girl they are piercing! That charcoal (kohl) eyeliner feel which is something that has been an Asian trend so nice to see the styling work too. The hair is pretty crazy but you're not getting lost behind it and who doesn't love those characters in the back, not sure what language it is but for sure it helps sell the vibe of East Asian inspired! I was about to dock you for not doing an apparent trend in clothing but I'm glad to have found something like yours on the internet with a print similar to it in order to pass as an Asian type print since it seems more floral-like but for sure this was done by Balenciaga.
Mario:
Fashion Trend I'm having a bit of a problem here. In every other shoot from this week i did see the trend somehow there. I don't think you're trend is very visible... Had I not seen the chinese marks behind you i would have even given you lower. However I do see a fashion forward style.. .So you get some points for that! Overall: 65%
Face/Beauty/Sexyness: I need more neck and more connection with your eyes... But i'm liking your bone structure and the way you placed your face... you look beautiful. Overall: 75%
Body:There's not much body to judge upon... I am liking your left arm it is kind of twisted and it does gives me modelling but the rest of the body is just hanging there... I wish there was more. Overall: 65%
Conventions: It is a very beautiful photograph, I like your makeup, your skin, the size is good.. .and the theme connection is almost there. Overall: 80%
Modelling: I'm having a bit of a problem with you this week. i don't know if it is your fault or how your competition is improving... but you're improvement is now being way too slow compared to how others are taking huge steps towards becoming the face. You need to bring much more personality and strength to the table... A photo with that body and a face that is not connecting, is no longer acceptable. For the first time, I got to say you're in trouble... I believe this is a huge stepback for you. You're in the bottom of the pack... Not good at all. Overall: 75%
