Jackson - So Jackson, one thing I have to commend you on is how you nail the fashion constantly, I had to look up all these movies and shows for this photoshoot, and after seeing reference photos and everything surrounded that, I could actually see this photo being apart of like a promo shot for the show. The show is a bit more on the comedic side though, so I do wish your expression in your face would be a little less serious but that was a minor gripe since I know your main inspiration was the aesthetic, and I also really do enjoy how the red sand adds to the overall photo. I think my critique with you going forward is showing a more fun or relaxed side of yourself since it seems the last few photos have been intense and serious, but overall I really enjoy this photo!
Woobin - So first thing out the bat I wish you gave us more in description regarding your connection to the film because it would make my job as a judge easier, with that being said when I looked up the film, I can understand the choice. I could see you being a mix of Alexei and Karenin just vying for the love of a woman who isn’t fully faithful to you. I could also see the shocked expression on your face. Making me think you knew or you just found out which could play on the themes of the movie you were assigned. Though overall I was given a bit more from you since something about this photo feels empty to me, it needs a touch of something more to really make it stand out to me.
Simon - I think this is a good photo from you, Her Smell is a very touching story about an addict recovering and the trials and turmoils from her pushing everyone that cared about her away, to in the end her saying enough is enough, and that she prioritizes her friends and family. I think looking at your photo I really do get the punk rock aspect and I enjoy the cigarette as an added touch. The only thing that bothers me is I wish you put a little bit more emotion behind this photoshoot instead of just trying to “act punk rock” because Her Smell is about so much more. I really want to see sadness on your face or anger or something that makes me connect it to Becky or the story itself. I think you have strong elements, I think you just need to elevate them.
Doja - Hey girlie! Just want to warn you I couldn’t originally access this photo so I had to ask a judge to help me, in the future try to download the images and upload them to imgur or something like that like some of your fellow models do. On to the picture I couldn’t find much on my research but from what I understand this is a coming of age feel good movie, which I think really matches well with this photo. I think this is very fun and playful and reminds me of a teen. I also can see Viola in this photo. It’s simple and quirky, so good job I really have no complaints.
V - V… After reading your description I was actually really concerned because the challenge was to focus more on the movie itself, and the first line in your description was basing it off the title. Then you go on to explain the emotions of what the movie holds which… feels a bit of a cop-out to me. The Face Of An Angel was talking about a really tragic sad murder, and I think you could have taken this a million different ways. I see the connections to the emotions you're giving with your posing and emotions, but I fail to see the connection to the movie. Are you perhaps the angel of the person who got murdered? Are you sad about how this murder took so long to get solved? The photo needs a stronger connection to me because although I love the angel motif and you taking a risk, I think we needed a stronger connection than just the title.
Anja - After reading about Margo I think you hit the nail on the head, she’s viewed in these rose colored glasses that she’s the it girl, that she’s perfect, a girl that is so far out of reach to the main narrator. Margo wants to portray herself as someone who others want to see her as instead of someone who she wants to be. I think you nailed it with the cool girl appeal, and the whole attitude and vibe that I’m given from this photo. But I also can see a hidden side in your eyes that this isn’t what you truly want, but what you need in order to be cool. Honestly this is really strong, the only critique I’m going to give you is this is your third black and white photo I’ve seen from you. I really want you to push yourself and give us something different for the next photoshoot because I know you have it in you.
Vanessa - So Jerard did an oopsy and the correct thing you were assigned was Carnival Row, but honestly… I don’t think you even bother doing that research yourself because gypsies have no connection to Carnival Row, or that you even corrected the mistake or even asked for clarification. I just think you post a photo and hope it works, and yes I’m going to chew you out for this because it doesn’t seem like you’re putting any effort into your photos, and you’re just posting the first photo you see. Carnival Row is a mystical show about fae and mythical creatures trying to survive the human world while a detective tries to solve murders within the fae community. Where does that description relate to gypsies? I’m just extremely disappointed in you Vanessa, and if you survive this photoshoot, I need you to step up.
Tais - Hey Tais! I understand where you’re going with this, and I think you’re almost there. I love how you incorporated many elements from the movie into your description, and really wrote out and justified everything. More than I could say about a lot of your other contestants, however looking at this photo I’m getting BDSM dominatrix type vibes which is different from what you’re describing. I think perhaps adding an element of sci-fi or something, or even changing up the backing to something more outdoors would really work out. I also see the comparison from the outfits of the humans in the movie, and their sorta armor. I think you almost got to that place where this would be an amazing photo, just needs a few elements changed so my mind isn’t going elsewhere.
Rianne - I love that you provided an inspiration pic, and I absolutely adore your description because it gives me a summary of the movie, and it gives me something connecting your picture. I also love the attitude you’re giving in this photoshoot, it’s like you know your death is coming so it doesn’t really phase you. I love the funeral attire and the autumn background, everything comes together perfectly. Plus the angle of the photo really works out, like this is one of the few times I think a half body shot really works out because I can just see that you’re looking down at your body with contempt as your next action would be turning away. Really good job!
Juan - Juan I’m going to be honest and say my jaw completely dropped when I saw this photo. When I saw you were gonna portray Killer Croc I thought it was gonna be edgy, but I did not expect this beautiful photo to appear. Like you took all the elements of what you explained and somehow blended it with who you are and your background which is what amazes me. I think this is your breakout photoshoot because this is amazing to me. The only critique I had is that the lighting was better and the words in the corner would disappear but other than that this is perfection, really good job.
Liu - Liu I understand your reference, I just can’t help being disappointed because the photo is a bit small, and half of it is being taken up by the wedding dress. I’m also just confused by your posing and expression, like it looked like you just died by how you’re staring at the camera, it just seems very empty and static, not at all dynamic from previous photos I’ve seen you in. I understand this was a struggle for you this week, but I don’t think this photo worked in your favor, I think perhaps something more happy or exploring themes of living life to your fullest could be better, it really kills me to see your struggle coming right off of a win.
Steph - I think this is a good photo in regards to your inspiration, I definitely could see this outfit and combination being plucked from the film, and you being modernized. I think honestly that’s what you do best is pluck yourself from your inspiration and show it off in a modernized way. My challenge for you for similar challenges to this is to push yourself into finding deeper meaning behind your source material, and bringing to light something that is unexpected. It seems like you always scratch the surface level, and I want you to go deeper. Overall though this photo isn’t bad, and I really enjoyed the full focus on you. You look absolutely stunning.
