Post by Edita Vilkevičiūtė on May 4, 2013 0:29:51 GMT -8
Judging #7: Paris
Ashley:
In Paris (French Foreign Legion outfit!)
Zac: The setting obviously works. I like your outfit as I can definitely see France/Paris in it. Your pose is good, the face not as strong as as usual but I like that we see a bit of a softer side of you here. A bit on the safe side, but good job.
Montana: I think the pose is kind of cute and of course we can see Paris. I don't know what the French Foreign Legion is and when google searching it, I don't really see that but I guess that isn't important since we see the Eiffel Tower. The face and neck could be better, I think that if you go back to the swimsuit round and had that expression this is the time where I find it works way better. The way your neck is protruding backwards makes an odd proportion as though your chest is strangely puffed out. I love your legs though, they are really the best thing about this shot and the setting is gorgeous.
Mario: Great photo! I like the overall feeling of it and of course, the theme connection is there. However, being that I liked many of the pictures this round, I had to compare you guys and I think you're still way behind everybody else. What is missing? A better pose, a better face and a creative and killer theme connection.
Candice:
I'm going for the Marie Antoinette vibe, Queen of France. Her couture, hair and attitude
Zac: This works for me Candice. It's a bit outside the box and a risk you're taking, but I see the vibe you're going for. The fashion is a little bit more colorful than your reference's, but the shape of the dress is fitting and your pose is just amazing.
Montana: I find the inspiration very apparent in this shot. You have that dress that the time is famous for and you do have a regal/royal feeling to your pose. I wish your head was tilted a bit more towards us since you're casting an odd shadow on your neck. I like your facial expression it matches the body and everything else. I know Marie Antoinette has been done many times and this is a take on a modernized version but you still have that French vibe, nice work here.
Mario: yes yes yes yes. I believe that if today I has the power to name someone the winner of the face it would be you. I like your effort, I like your improvement and this round I'm loving your creativity. You really went out there and made it happen. Killer pose, killer theme and killer photo. No critiques from me. First 10 of the season goes to you.
Edita:
Eiffel Tower
Zac: Good setting and good image. The pose is fitting, and this is obviously France. I'm missing a bit of personality though. If I saw this photo outside the competition, I wouldn't even recognize it's you Edita. This is just a bit too generic for me and I wish we could see a bit more of you in this.
Montana: I am absolutely in LOVE with this photograph! It has such a softness and femininity to it while also being so vulnerable. This looks like just a moment in a Parisian woman's life. The pose is great and the face is so nice and soft, I'm glad to see a more soft side to you since you definitely are one of the edgier/hard-edge type models. This time you brought a softer side like in your showcard but it's not stiff at all!
Mario: This as a photograph is perfect. I'll print that and put it on a big gold frame in my leaving room. However I believe that for the purpose of this competition you're behind. There's not enough modeling. I'm missing more face and a higher fashion sense. I like your body though and think this is much better than last weeks.
Ginta:
Looking at french architecture I thought the building behind her looks like it could fit in with french architecture
Zac: Ginta, I actually get a French/Paris vibe from this. It's kinda summer-ish, the street and the architecture kinda work too, and while this may not be France, it's not bad at all. I love your expression, I love that we see a different side from you here. Just have faith in your modeling and your features, because I see nothing wrong with the shot itself.
Montana: Looking at the shot, its not that bad but its not that great either. I think that if you dissect the pieces there are times where this was so great and times where I'm going what was she thinking. I love the neon dress, it really makes me think of spring/summer and goes into the break periods where people do vacation to Paris. It has a touristy type of vibe which is good and I'm a fan of the way you pose because it gives a great shuttlecock silhouette with movement. The arm is nice and it seems to be grabbing at the hair but had it been actually touching the hair it would have been amazing since the hand looks strange/awkward. The face is gentle but you had to show more of your eyes because the eye makeup is heavy that you needed to work against that to give them a contrast with the white of your eyes. So little things that kind of made the shot from something that was pretty impressive to something that is not that bad. I have to say that the French architecture is definitely there reminds me of a Notre Dame styled/gothic type which is something very common in France.
Mario: I don't want to sound harsh but I'm getting a bit tired with your attitude. I don't like you saying every week that you're going home because then I come and look at your pictures and they're top of the pack. This picture is amazing, the French feeling is there and your pose is perfect. I'm missing a bit of vivacity in your eyes, but this is a great photo and even in such a hard week you're once again on top. Congrats.
Simon:
Zac: Sorry Simon, I don't really get it. First of all, this immediately reminded me of the brown striped suit photo. The setting seems similar and I'm just having a deja vu. Second, I don't know if this says Paris. Your modeling here is good and there's nothing wrong with the shot per se. Just not the best for the challenge.
Montana: You'll see that everyone in the thread brought something about Paris with them. You kind of didn't give us that, you did bring a great model though. I love the hand and the pose, it's very jetsetter and rich. There's a great attitude that you're giving us as a model and a snob at the same time, and I see that you are going international since you're in a hotel but this could be a hotel anywhere. I wanted something slightly more that gave us something about France in this because this could have been amazing.
Mario: Someone's getting a bit too comfortable in this game. I believe I'm the one who need a to bring you back to reality. This photo is almost the same as the trending one. I had to go back to your photoshoots just to check and all. The photo is not that good and it could br high fashion in europe, usa or asia. No theme connection. Had you at least put some time into giving some sort of background story, at least that would've saved. Ironically, the only good thing is your body pose. If this were first week you would be going home for me. Thank god you have your process to save you. Please get it together, I'm so disappointed.
Vlada:
The churches of Paris, namely the Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, are the oldest intact buildings in France and a huge draw for tourism. Not only do they beautifully represent the French Gothic architecture that flourished during the 12th to 16th century, but they also represent the impact Roman Catholicism had on development of France and its people.
Zac: After reading your blurb, I get it. The setting is actually pretty good and it's an original take one the theme. I like that. I absolutely love the shoes and your legs in this. However, that's about all the modeling I see here. I just don't see much of a model here Vlada. Your face isn't doing it, the hair is just distracting, and your outfit isn't very flattering.
Montana: When first looking at it I thought of the Spanish Inquisition. I do understand though where you're coming from, cathedrals are for sure part of the history of France and its famous architectural achievements. I find that the body is good but the face, it needs to have a bit more since it comes off sleepy looking and is very soft for everything else that is a bit more hard edged that it doesn't seem to all work together for me. You had the basics, there was just an execution issue in the modeling department but it's not a terrible shot at all I just have to be nitpicky at this point.
Mario: I really really like this Vlada. I like the creative take. For me you have the second best theme connection from the bunch. I love your face, your eyes, your hair. This almost looks like a painting for me. Only thing missing for a perfect score? A killer body pose. It would've been awesome if you, instead of having the typical pose you would have on a church, you took it a little further and made an explosive statement. Good job Vlada.
Ashley:
In Paris (French Foreign Legion outfit!)
Zac: The setting obviously works. I like your outfit as I can definitely see France/Paris in it. Your pose is good, the face not as strong as as usual but I like that we see a bit of a softer side of you here. A bit on the safe side, but good job.
Montana: I think the pose is kind of cute and of course we can see Paris. I don't know what the French Foreign Legion is and when google searching it, I don't really see that but I guess that isn't important since we see the Eiffel Tower. The face and neck could be better, I think that if you go back to the swimsuit round and had that expression this is the time where I find it works way better. The way your neck is protruding backwards makes an odd proportion as though your chest is strangely puffed out. I love your legs though, they are really the best thing about this shot and the setting is gorgeous.
Mario: Great photo! I like the overall feeling of it and of course, the theme connection is there. However, being that I liked many of the pictures this round, I had to compare you guys and I think you're still way behind everybody else. What is missing? A better pose, a better face and a creative and killer theme connection.
Candice:
I'm going for the Marie Antoinette vibe, Queen of France. Her couture, hair and attitude
Zac: This works for me Candice. It's a bit outside the box and a risk you're taking, but I see the vibe you're going for. The fashion is a little bit more colorful than your reference's, but the shape of the dress is fitting and your pose is just amazing.
Montana: I find the inspiration very apparent in this shot. You have that dress that the time is famous for and you do have a regal/royal feeling to your pose. I wish your head was tilted a bit more towards us since you're casting an odd shadow on your neck. I like your facial expression it matches the body and everything else. I know Marie Antoinette has been done many times and this is a take on a modernized version but you still have that French vibe, nice work here.
Mario: yes yes yes yes. I believe that if today I has the power to name someone the winner of the face it would be you. I like your effort, I like your improvement and this round I'm loving your creativity. You really went out there and made it happen. Killer pose, killer theme and killer photo. No critiques from me. First 10 of the season goes to you.
Edita:
Eiffel Tower
Zac: Good setting and good image. The pose is fitting, and this is obviously France. I'm missing a bit of personality though. If I saw this photo outside the competition, I wouldn't even recognize it's you Edita. This is just a bit too generic for me and I wish we could see a bit more of you in this.
Montana: I am absolutely in LOVE with this photograph! It has such a softness and femininity to it while also being so vulnerable. This looks like just a moment in a Parisian woman's life. The pose is great and the face is so nice and soft, I'm glad to see a more soft side to you since you definitely are one of the edgier/hard-edge type models. This time you brought a softer side like in your showcard but it's not stiff at all!
Mario: This as a photograph is perfect. I'll print that and put it on a big gold frame in my leaving room. However I believe that for the purpose of this competition you're behind. There's not enough modeling. I'm missing more face and a higher fashion sense. I like your body though and think this is much better than last weeks.
Ginta:
Looking at french architecture I thought the building behind her looks like it could fit in with french architecture
Zac: Ginta, I actually get a French/Paris vibe from this. It's kinda summer-ish, the street and the architecture kinda work too, and while this may not be France, it's not bad at all. I love your expression, I love that we see a different side from you here. Just have faith in your modeling and your features, because I see nothing wrong with the shot itself.
Montana: Looking at the shot, its not that bad but its not that great either. I think that if you dissect the pieces there are times where this was so great and times where I'm going what was she thinking. I love the neon dress, it really makes me think of spring/summer and goes into the break periods where people do vacation to Paris. It has a touristy type of vibe which is good and I'm a fan of the way you pose because it gives a great shuttlecock silhouette with movement. The arm is nice and it seems to be grabbing at the hair but had it been actually touching the hair it would have been amazing since the hand looks strange/awkward. The face is gentle but you had to show more of your eyes because the eye makeup is heavy that you needed to work against that to give them a contrast with the white of your eyes. So little things that kind of made the shot from something that was pretty impressive to something that is not that bad. I have to say that the French architecture is definitely there reminds me of a Notre Dame styled/gothic type which is something very common in France.
Mario: I don't want to sound harsh but I'm getting a bit tired with your attitude. I don't like you saying every week that you're going home because then I come and look at your pictures and they're top of the pack. This picture is amazing, the French feeling is there and your pose is perfect. I'm missing a bit of vivacity in your eyes, but this is a great photo and even in such a hard week you're once again on top. Congrats.
Simon:
Zac: Sorry Simon, I don't really get it. First of all, this immediately reminded me of the brown striped suit photo. The setting seems similar and I'm just having a deja vu. Second, I don't know if this says Paris. Your modeling here is good and there's nothing wrong with the shot per se. Just not the best for the challenge.
Montana: You'll see that everyone in the thread brought something about Paris with them. You kind of didn't give us that, you did bring a great model though. I love the hand and the pose, it's very jetsetter and rich. There's a great attitude that you're giving us as a model and a snob at the same time, and I see that you are going international since you're in a hotel but this could be a hotel anywhere. I wanted something slightly more that gave us something about France in this because this could have been amazing.
Mario: Someone's getting a bit too comfortable in this game. I believe I'm the one who need a to bring you back to reality. This photo is almost the same as the trending one. I had to go back to your photoshoots just to check and all. The photo is not that good and it could br high fashion in europe, usa or asia. No theme connection. Had you at least put some time into giving some sort of background story, at least that would've saved. Ironically, the only good thing is your body pose. If this were first week you would be going home for me. Thank god you have your process to save you. Please get it together, I'm so disappointed.
Vlada:
The churches of Paris, namely the Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, are the oldest intact buildings in France and a huge draw for tourism. Not only do they beautifully represent the French Gothic architecture that flourished during the 12th to 16th century, but they also represent the impact Roman Catholicism had on development of France and its people.
Zac: After reading your blurb, I get it. The setting is actually pretty good and it's an original take one the theme. I like that. I absolutely love the shoes and your legs in this. However, that's about all the modeling I see here. I just don't see much of a model here Vlada. Your face isn't doing it, the hair is just distracting, and your outfit isn't very flattering.
Montana: When first looking at it I thought of the Spanish Inquisition. I do understand though where you're coming from, cathedrals are for sure part of the history of France and its famous architectural achievements. I find that the body is good but the face, it needs to have a bit more since it comes off sleepy looking and is very soft for everything else that is a bit more hard edged that it doesn't seem to all work together for me. You had the basics, there was just an execution issue in the modeling department but it's not a terrible shot at all I just have to be nitpicky at this point.
Mario: I really really like this Vlada. I like the creative take. For me you have the second best theme connection from the bunch. I love your face, your eyes, your hair. This almost looks like a painting for me. Only thing missing for a perfect score? A killer body pose. It would've been awesome if you, instead of having the typical pose you would have on a church, you took it a little further and made an explosive statement. Good job Vlada.
