Hey everyone, welcome to tonight's panel!

Eight of you stand before me, but after this panel only seven of you will remain in the running to become Taylor's Next Top Model.

This week you were asked to take a close-up beauty shot, and I'm going to preface this by saying I was quite impressed this week! I think for the most part you all did quite well.

Now, let's move onto critiques.

First up this week is Matheus

https://imgur.com/RuztYIm

I think this is a very lovely shot. There's something gentle and angelic about this and I like the way the light is hitting your face. Despite this, you still look engaged with the camera and it's nice to see a more soft approach to this theme.

Next is Faith

https://imgur.com/igc7G76

Wow – what a photo! The concept alone is so fresh and exciting, it's definitely capturing my attention. Despite being so close up there are still so many interesting details to look at. For the most part I still think this is a flattering photo all things considered, and this is definitely a stand out this week. Nice job!

Up next is Avonna.

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/dc/6e/d3/dc6ed377b819dc4874151743e69df5d8--model-face-avant-garde.jpg

I think this could've been a successful photo if your chin were up a bit more and your eyes didn't look so vacant. However, you look a little bit uncomfortable and it's reading in your face for me. I think if you had relaxed your shoulders this would've been better.

Next is Croutanya

https://imgur.com/lyg24Qx

I love that you managed to incorporate so much jewellery in this shot! It really elevates it from a beauty shot to something that I could really see in a magazine. I think the distant look in your eyes works considering all of the other elements in the shot. Good job!

Next is Ashanti

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/10/4c/36/104c365a4dfda23a21fbe9cebf003707.jpg

I wish this photo were more HD because I think it would've been really beautiful in more detail. I love the way the makeup and the light are working together, this is a true beauty shot and I want to buy whatever makeup you're wearing. While it feels a little but on the safe side, I think you've definitely improved from last week!

Next we have Leo

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wJHgLAPe3t0/UoxXqyjNbyI/AAAAAAAAJ3o/uk78JRs3EDA/s1600/%E5%9C%964=%E7%B6%B2%E8%B7%AF.jpg

So this photo is good, your smoulder into the camera is working very well and you clearly know the angles of your face. However, this is perhaps the third time now you've sort of opted for another Versace photo shoot and I would like to see you try something new because it's getting a bit bland.

Up next is Beatrice

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T6KUQMKYPug/TNVfDHUQA7I/AAAAAAAABhA/1iHUo3VniCw/s400/Karen%2BElson.jpg

I think this would've been a great photo if your mouth were closed and there were no smoke! You look sort of plonked into the photo and it feels awkward to look at. Everything else is really working for you in this photo like your hair, makeup, and lighting, so it's a shame you couldn't match that level in my opinion.

Last we have Rosé!

https://imgur.com/a/drMaHp2

Okay this made me cackle upon opening it – which I don't know is a good thing? This Ziggy Stardust moment is a bit cliché, but I really do think your face looks STUNNING in this photo and you're really working the camera. I'm conflicted because I find the theme a but tacky but you're doing a great job at modelling.

Thank you everyone, please head backstage while I deliberate who will continue on in the hopes of becoming Taylor's Next Top Model.

Welcome back.

Eight models stand before me, but I hold just seven photographs in my hands and these photographs represent the seven of you who will continue on in the hopes of becoming Taylor's Next Top Model.

The first name I am going to call, and best photo of the week goes to...