Post by Edita Vilkevičiūtė on Jun 1, 2013 21:44:29 GMT -8
Judging #11: 3 Page Editorial
Candice:
A small town girl, Candice met Nathan, a powerful agent who promised her the world if she'd pose nude for his magazine. One spread led to another and then another.
Candice soon became famous after posing in Playboy and other such nude magazines. Soon she was hobnobbing with the rich and famous at famous ski resorts. Living the life.
Like most people who are hit fast and hard by fame, Candice became hooked on drugs and became reckless. After a serious accident, Candice's life hangs in the balance.
Mario:
Photo 1: I'm very turned off by the quality of the image and its irregular size. However I like the face and how, despite the hair, the eyes are connecting with the camera. The pose is somewhere in the middle, some aspects are cool and antural, the other ones are still very 101.
Photo 2:In this one is the other way around. I like the pose, the legs and even the hands. But the face looks a bit off and the hair doesn't suit you. I'm also missing a bit of neck.
Photo 3: This photo is perfect from head to toe. I like the pose, the face, the eyes, the mouth, your surroundings. Great.
Story: I really don't like the story. I'm sorry Candice but seeing what others came up this just seems like not thought through and not that good. I mean even some suspense or something different in the story could've made it better. But it didn't. I do see the connection between the story and the photos. But as of now this is the weakest story of the bunch.
Zac: Well Candice I can see that you had difficulties coming up with a story. That's just caused by the fact that two of your photos don't have that much of a story to them I guess. I wish there was more of a story in your first two and they just seem like random-ish decent shots of you that are somewhat coherent. There's really nothing wrong with that first shot itself as your modeling is great. I hate your face in the second one, but the legs are amazing. The third shot is definitely your best shot and it has more of a story. If there were more other elements in your first two shots so that the shots would tell me a story when just skimming over them in a magazine then I would have ranked you higher.
Montana:
Photo 1: I like the natural photograph, it really shows another side of you very vulnerable. I like the facial expression and the legs but I think your upper body is completely letting you down. Like you're tensing up your neck a lot and your hands are very manly, you could have made them more elegant or graceful. I think this is a good shot but not amazing.
Photo 2: I see your story connection and I like the face but the body is super tense which makes it seem very forced. I think you have to exude a bit more natural sexiness (and this is me telling you that which you are a bombshell) but seriously we don't see it. This is like a girl really trying to be sexiness versus a girl that appears in those magazines which knows she's sexy and doesn't have to overdo it.
Photo 3: Amazing shot, this is what I'm expecting from you to deliver and of the three you only delivered it here. I see the story, it is just perfection with the photograph and I'm very impressed. You have that dead look but it's still fashion and this is how you sell sexy without it being forced.
Edita:
Edita loved the element of water. As a child, she was called The Little Mermaid because she spent most of her time on the beach where she could hear the sound of the splashing waves that meant peace and freedom in her heart.
It was a midsummer morning when she decided to go for a swim as a refreshing start of the day. She could never have enough of the caring kisses of the ocean that felt like her close friend she visited every possible time.
That day was different, though. She did not notice the nearing dark clouds when she started to swim far away from the shore...
Nobody saw her anymore. The sea where she spent most of the precious time of her life became the place where she ended her earthly journey.
Maybe her beautiful corpse will be found on an island nearby, but her soul will be forever one with the ocean.
Mario:
Photo 1: I like how clean the first photo is and how pure and transmitting your eyes are. Even how your pose transmits tranquility and feeling. However this photo is missing some edge, which I always expect from models. It is pretty good nonetheless.
Photo 2: This photo is artistic, edgy and full of feeling. I really like it, i like what it transmits, i like that even when you're not looking at the camera you're transmitting. A bit of more eyes, however, and for the purposes of this competition, the photo would've been perfect.
Photo 3: Another photo with no eyes in a competition that is called the face is a bit risky. I like your body, I like what the photo transmits; I feel your face is a bit stiff as well as the hands and I don't like the very clear calvin klein briefs. This is your weakest photo; it is more in the weak side for me.
Story: I really like the story and how it was told; I like how the pictures connect with the story. It is a really good one and I felt connected and interested by it. However, there's something that turns me off a little bit. I don't like that the three pictures are so similar and transmit the same thing. It really looks like you looked for three similar pictures to create a story around their setting. It is fine, and the story is great, but it takes a little points off.
Zac: I just wish that by skimming over the pictures I would have somewhat of an idea that this is a three page spread with some sort of a story. Looking at these three I would just think they are beach wear ads and the shots don't tell me much. It's not a bad story though. I love your first shot, it would immediately catch my eye. Your second and third shot are also amazing though again I wish we could see more of your face. I love your modeling in both of them though and you're definitely the most consistent in terms of modeling this week. I really wish your pictures had more of a story to them, but overall nice job.
Montana:I have to say I love the transition of your photographs, it starts off very light and goes dark as the story progresses.
Photo 1: Girl, you totally knocked me out when I saw this shot. It is very breathtaking, so airy and light. I love the eyes and the body language, it is very serene and has that sense of innocence that I love. I completely love the connection to the sea and story.
Photo 2: This shot is amazing, you killed it with the body and I love the entire photograph. You're showing us modeling as art and telling a story. I love the way you're working your curves but it just seems so natural like in the moment. You're embracing the ocean and really just selling that bathing suit. I think this is my favorite shots this round.
Photo 3: I think you ended in the way the story was headed which was the transition from light to dark. There's an eeriness from this shot, I would have liked your body to seem a bit more limp and lifeless there seems to be a lot of tension in that arm and I wish your face was turned to a more profile position than turning away since not many things are here for the audience to focus on. You had such great shots but didn't end with a bang.
Ginta:
Ginta was a rich wife who was bored with her life and her marriage and she longed for something more exciting
When she was with her husband she always had eyes for someone else.
So one day she decided to act on her desires and seduce their maid.
Mario:
Photo 1: This photo is breathtaking, I love your eyes, I think that's the best face you have given us this season; i love your hand and the emotion you're transmitting. perfect photo Ginta. Thanks.
Photo 2: This photo I don't like that much. I think your eyes could be stronger and your teeth look horrible; I hate when the bottom teeth show on a regular photo, so them showing on an editorial; well not that good. This photo is bland for me, even your hair and your hand position are awkward and dont do much for the photo.
Photo 3: I like this photo a lot too. I like your body position, I like your face and how strong it is focusing. I even think your eyes are giving me something AGAIN, it is a really good photo. The whole esthetic of the photo is also suitable and attractive.
Story: I'm surprised that you managed to find three photos that suited the kind of story you wanted, because I think you did a good job with that. I mean, the story is a bit typical and it was written very fast: not creating any suspense or feeling with it. However, the photos do suit perfectly the story and make it a somewhat-interesting story that one could maybe be interested in.
Zac: Your story is extremely simple and kind of predictable Ginta. However, I LOVE that first shot. It's perfection really. It works really well for your story and your face is so strong. Your second shot isn't great. The lightning is really bad and makes it look like a candid shot. It just doesn't scream fashion model to me. I like your third shot, it works for your story and your modeling is great. I just wish the other model wasn't chopped off like this. Overall I like that your photos sell your story quite well and while they're very different from each other they do look cohesive.
Montana:
Photo 1: This shot tells a story on its own. I like that it can stand alone and still be a great photograph. I see the search for excitement and being bored, you're just like whatever in the eyes and body language. I could have used a bit more bend in the arm that is coming towards camera to just add a bit more but still a great job.
Photo 2: This shot does fit in with the story, I find that you might have wished to save this for next round if you make it there. The way it works with the story is super obvious and it works but execution wise it needed a bit of work. I agree with Mario about the mouth and teeth thing, I mean it works sometimes but this time it's super tense and your eyes need to convince me a bit more they have a bit of worry in them and not being seductive to another person.
Photo 3: This is one of those shots that would have worked with the right facial expression. The body completely is rocking it and has that sexy vibe the face has so much aggression that it isn't going to seduce anyone. Had this been softer it would have given that alluring affect versus what it is saying now which is a huge mismatch. I do love your legs in this though and hers are amazing too.
Vlada:
In an alternate universe, where the gods and men coexist, Vlada plays messenger for the gods. She is the voice for the humans and speaks to the gods on their behalf. Zeus, the most powerful god of them all, was smitten by her beauty and never hesitated to listen to her council. For many years, there was peace amongst gods and men.
However it wasn’t long before the female gods grew jealous of Vlada and her pull of Zeus and the other male gods. They had her destroyed, ripped from limb to limb. Zeus had her brought back to life, but the damage was already done.
Vlada could no longer trust the gods anymore after they tried to have her killed. She used the charm and beauty that had once inspired a peace to turn the human race against the gods. In open rebellion, she ignited a full on war, vowing to take revenge on the gods who had betrayed her.
Mario:
Photo 1: I love this photo. I love the expression in your face, the feeling and your pose. I wish it was a full body shot because I think it would be so much greater; but it is so so so good.
Photo 2: I love how even looking dead, there's so much feeling in your eyes.I love your pose, your angles and the whole idea of the photo. I wish you had more neck, but this photo is also a great one.
Photo 3: I think this photo is the worst of the three. I still like your eyes and the lighting that hits you; but i'm still missing a more modelesque look in this photoshoot.
Story: I want to see a movie of your story, i want to see you acting and drown in your eyes. That story was amazing, I love how well thought it was, I love how the images transfer the story, the feeling, the imagery. Amazing. Thank you Vlada. I really think with this shoot you've proven you deserve to be in the finals and you deserve to be a contender.
Zac: Great story Vlada, it's a really unique story. I love the first picture, your face looks so serene and while we can't see your entire face it's still really good. The pose is perfect. I also love the second shot, nothing bad to say really. The third shot unfortunately isn't as great. It's just kind of bland and there are so many distracting elements in the photo. I wouldn't be able to guess what the story is when just looking at the pictures, but they do tell a story which I like. Overall great job though.
Montana: I have to say by far you have the most interesting and creative story.
Photo 1: At first I wasn't a huge fan of the shot just looking at it but when hearing the story, I'm like I totally get it! She's kind of closed off and more intimate because she's relaying a secret message to Zeus. I still find there is something a bit off in the face and neck area but it's not a major issue, there is just something that just makes this not perfect.
Photo 2: This is what I'm talking about, you look like you're lifeless but still strong and a model. You truly look torn to shreds but there is still an elegance that you exude in this photograph. You're such a standout in a photograph that has a lot of things going on and that's a testament to your modeling chops. This is one of my favorite spreads from you so I'm glad you were able to use it.
Photo 3: Mario says this is his least favorite and I have to disagree, this is one of my favorite shots this round. This is one of the first shots I've ever seen of Vlada and always loved it. You are poised and statuesque but have that attack/warrior mode on. There is something in those eyes that has so much burning passion, it has that strength of revenge that is piercing through the shot.
Candice:
A small town girl, Candice met Nathan, a powerful agent who promised her the world if she'd pose nude for his magazine. One spread led to another and then another.
Candice soon became famous after posing in Playboy and other such nude magazines. Soon she was hobnobbing with the rich and famous at famous ski resorts. Living the life.
Like most people who are hit fast and hard by fame, Candice became hooked on drugs and became reckless. After a serious accident, Candice's life hangs in the balance.
Mario:
Photo 1: I'm very turned off by the quality of the image and its irregular size. However I like the face and how, despite the hair, the eyes are connecting with the camera. The pose is somewhere in the middle, some aspects are cool and antural, the other ones are still very 101.
Photo 2:In this one is the other way around. I like the pose, the legs and even the hands. But the face looks a bit off and the hair doesn't suit you. I'm also missing a bit of neck.
Photo 3: This photo is perfect from head to toe. I like the pose, the face, the eyes, the mouth, your surroundings. Great.
Story: I really don't like the story. I'm sorry Candice but seeing what others came up this just seems like not thought through and not that good. I mean even some suspense or something different in the story could've made it better. But it didn't. I do see the connection between the story and the photos. But as of now this is the weakest story of the bunch.
Zac: Well Candice I can see that you had difficulties coming up with a story. That's just caused by the fact that two of your photos don't have that much of a story to them I guess. I wish there was more of a story in your first two and they just seem like random-ish decent shots of you that are somewhat coherent. There's really nothing wrong with that first shot itself as your modeling is great. I hate your face in the second one, but the legs are amazing. The third shot is definitely your best shot and it has more of a story. If there were more other elements in your first two shots so that the shots would tell me a story when just skimming over them in a magazine then I would have ranked you higher.
Montana:
Photo 1: I like the natural photograph, it really shows another side of you very vulnerable. I like the facial expression and the legs but I think your upper body is completely letting you down. Like you're tensing up your neck a lot and your hands are very manly, you could have made them more elegant or graceful. I think this is a good shot but not amazing.
Photo 2: I see your story connection and I like the face but the body is super tense which makes it seem very forced. I think you have to exude a bit more natural sexiness (and this is me telling you that which you are a bombshell) but seriously we don't see it. This is like a girl really trying to be sexiness versus a girl that appears in those magazines which knows she's sexy and doesn't have to overdo it.
Photo 3: Amazing shot, this is what I'm expecting from you to deliver and of the three you only delivered it here. I see the story, it is just perfection with the photograph and I'm very impressed. You have that dead look but it's still fashion and this is how you sell sexy without it being forced.
Edita:
Edita loved the element of water. As a child, she was called The Little Mermaid because she spent most of her time on the beach where she could hear the sound of the splashing waves that meant peace and freedom in her heart.
It was a midsummer morning when she decided to go for a swim as a refreshing start of the day. She could never have enough of the caring kisses of the ocean that felt like her close friend she visited every possible time.
That day was different, though. She did not notice the nearing dark clouds when she started to swim far away from the shore...
Nobody saw her anymore. The sea where she spent most of the precious time of her life became the place where she ended her earthly journey.
Maybe her beautiful corpse will be found on an island nearby, but her soul will be forever one with the ocean.
Mario:
Photo 1: I like how clean the first photo is and how pure and transmitting your eyes are. Even how your pose transmits tranquility and feeling. However this photo is missing some edge, which I always expect from models. It is pretty good nonetheless.
Photo 2: This photo is artistic, edgy and full of feeling. I really like it, i like what it transmits, i like that even when you're not looking at the camera you're transmitting. A bit of more eyes, however, and for the purposes of this competition, the photo would've been perfect.
Photo 3: Another photo with no eyes in a competition that is called the face is a bit risky. I like your body, I like what the photo transmits; I feel your face is a bit stiff as well as the hands and I don't like the very clear calvin klein briefs. This is your weakest photo; it is more in the weak side for me.
Story: I really like the story and how it was told; I like how the pictures connect with the story. It is a really good one and I felt connected and interested by it. However, there's something that turns me off a little bit. I don't like that the three pictures are so similar and transmit the same thing. It really looks like you looked for three similar pictures to create a story around their setting. It is fine, and the story is great, but it takes a little points off.
Zac: I just wish that by skimming over the pictures I would have somewhat of an idea that this is a three page spread with some sort of a story. Looking at these three I would just think they are beach wear ads and the shots don't tell me much. It's not a bad story though. I love your first shot, it would immediately catch my eye. Your second and third shot are also amazing though again I wish we could see more of your face. I love your modeling in both of them though and you're definitely the most consistent in terms of modeling this week. I really wish your pictures had more of a story to them, but overall nice job.
Montana:I have to say I love the transition of your photographs, it starts off very light and goes dark as the story progresses.
Photo 1: Girl, you totally knocked me out when I saw this shot. It is very breathtaking, so airy and light. I love the eyes and the body language, it is very serene and has that sense of innocence that I love. I completely love the connection to the sea and story.
Photo 2: This shot is amazing, you killed it with the body and I love the entire photograph. You're showing us modeling as art and telling a story. I love the way you're working your curves but it just seems so natural like in the moment. You're embracing the ocean and really just selling that bathing suit. I think this is my favorite shots this round.
Photo 3: I think you ended in the way the story was headed which was the transition from light to dark. There's an eeriness from this shot, I would have liked your body to seem a bit more limp and lifeless there seems to be a lot of tension in that arm and I wish your face was turned to a more profile position than turning away since not many things are here for the audience to focus on. You had such great shots but didn't end with a bang.
Ginta:
Ginta was a rich wife who was bored with her life and her marriage and she longed for something more exciting
When she was with her husband she always had eyes for someone else.
So one day she decided to act on her desires and seduce their maid.
Mario:
Photo 1: This photo is breathtaking, I love your eyes, I think that's the best face you have given us this season; i love your hand and the emotion you're transmitting. perfect photo Ginta. Thanks.
Photo 2: This photo I don't like that much. I think your eyes could be stronger and your teeth look horrible; I hate when the bottom teeth show on a regular photo, so them showing on an editorial; well not that good. This photo is bland for me, even your hair and your hand position are awkward and dont do much for the photo.
Photo 3: I like this photo a lot too. I like your body position, I like your face and how strong it is focusing. I even think your eyes are giving me something AGAIN, it is a really good photo. The whole esthetic of the photo is also suitable and attractive.
Story: I'm surprised that you managed to find three photos that suited the kind of story you wanted, because I think you did a good job with that. I mean, the story is a bit typical and it was written very fast: not creating any suspense or feeling with it. However, the photos do suit perfectly the story and make it a somewhat-interesting story that one could maybe be interested in.
Zac: Your story is extremely simple and kind of predictable Ginta. However, I LOVE that first shot. It's perfection really. It works really well for your story and your face is so strong. Your second shot isn't great. The lightning is really bad and makes it look like a candid shot. It just doesn't scream fashion model to me. I like your third shot, it works for your story and your modeling is great. I just wish the other model wasn't chopped off like this. Overall I like that your photos sell your story quite well and while they're very different from each other they do look cohesive.
Montana:
Photo 1: This shot tells a story on its own. I like that it can stand alone and still be a great photograph. I see the search for excitement and being bored, you're just like whatever in the eyes and body language. I could have used a bit more bend in the arm that is coming towards camera to just add a bit more but still a great job.
Photo 2: This shot does fit in with the story, I find that you might have wished to save this for next round if you make it there. The way it works with the story is super obvious and it works but execution wise it needed a bit of work. I agree with Mario about the mouth and teeth thing, I mean it works sometimes but this time it's super tense and your eyes need to convince me a bit more they have a bit of worry in them and not being seductive to another person.
Photo 3: This is one of those shots that would have worked with the right facial expression. The body completely is rocking it and has that sexy vibe the face has so much aggression that it isn't going to seduce anyone. Had this been softer it would have given that alluring affect versus what it is saying now which is a huge mismatch. I do love your legs in this though and hers are amazing too.
Vlada:
In an alternate universe, where the gods and men coexist, Vlada plays messenger for the gods. She is the voice for the humans and speaks to the gods on their behalf. Zeus, the most powerful god of them all, was smitten by her beauty and never hesitated to listen to her council. For many years, there was peace amongst gods and men.
However it wasn’t long before the female gods grew jealous of Vlada and her pull of Zeus and the other male gods. They had her destroyed, ripped from limb to limb. Zeus had her brought back to life, but the damage was already done.
Vlada could no longer trust the gods anymore after they tried to have her killed. She used the charm and beauty that had once inspired a peace to turn the human race against the gods. In open rebellion, she ignited a full on war, vowing to take revenge on the gods who had betrayed her.
Mario:
Photo 1: I love this photo. I love the expression in your face, the feeling and your pose. I wish it was a full body shot because I think it would be so much greater; but it is so so so good.
Photo 2: I love how even looking dead, there's so much feeling in your eyes.I love your pose, your angles and the whole idea of the photo. I wish you had more neck, but this photo is also a great one.
Photo 3: I think this photo is the worst of the three. I still like your eyes and the lighting that hits you; but i'm still missing a more modelesque look in this photoshoot.
Story: I want to see a movie of your story, i want to see you acting and drown in your eyes. That story was amazing, I love how well thought it was, I love how the images transfer the story, the feeling, the imagery. Amazing. Thank you Vlada. I really think with this shoot you've proven you deserve to be in the finals and you deserve to be a contender.
Zac: Great story Vlada, it's a really unique story. I love the first picture, your face looks so serene and while we can't see your entire face it's still really good. The pose is perfect. I also love the second shot, nothing bad to say really. The third shot unfortunately isn't as great. It's just kind of bland and there are so many distracting elements in the photo. I wouldn't be able to guess what the story is when just looking at the pictures, but they do tell a story which I like. Overall great job though.
Montana: I have to say by far you have the most interesting and creative story.
Photo 1: At first I wasn't a huge fan of the shot just looking at it but when hearing the story, I'm like I totally get it! She's kind of closed off and more intimate because she's relaying a secret message to Zeus. I still find there is something a bit off in the face and neck area but it's not a major issue, there is just something that just makes this not perfect.
Photo 2: This is what I'm talking about, you look like you're lifeless but still strong and a model. You truly look torn to shreds but there is still an elegance that you exude in this photograph. You're such a standout in a photograph that has a lot of things going on and that's a testament to your modeling chops. This is one of my favorite spreads from you so I'm glad you were able to use it.
Photo 3: Mario says this is his least favorite and I have to disagree, this is one of my favorite shots this round. This is one of the first shots I've ever seen of Vlada and always loved it. You are poised and statuesque but have that attack/warrior mode on. There is something in those eyes that has so much burning passion, it has that strength of revenge that is piercing through the shot.
