Post by Amanda Kimmel on May 21, 2012 19:42:48 GMT -5
Okay girls, we are getting to the brutal stretch here. We're in beautiful Acapulco, and we're subjecting you to tougher shoots and tougher eliminations.
I have to say right now, I was impressed with all of you this round. I've been impressed with all six of you throughout this competition, and it's very clear that all six of you deserve to be here.
Unfortunately, one of you will not continue on to the final five. It's an unfortunate state of reality. Let's get to it.
Amanda: Your pose is delicious and the idea is excellent, though I'm not completely sold on this as "art" exactly, because although extremely colorful, sexy, and high-fashiony, you're a bionic woman coming off the assembly line. This is more... "fashion as science" in an artistic way.
I think that just blew my mind. Okay then, you're good
Natalie: I see what Amanda's saying. I really do like this though. Your pose is amazing, though I wish you were looking at the camera! I really do like your dress, as well. It's colorful, which also helps. I'm not completely sold on art, but I do see where you're coming from and I think this is another good week for you!
Hayley: Well, the other judges have said in the past that your photos look more like works of art, so this couldn't be a better theme for you, could it? I love the color and energy coming from the photo. The pose is great, too. I definitely see the artistic merit in this.
Adele: This is so weird.. but in a good way I think. I love the craziness, it's definitely memorable. I don't understand the whole concept but I can't denied the fact that it's a good photo.
Amanda: I really, really like this as a standalone photo. The idea is excellently done and somewhat creepy, and the black and white effect of the reflection is incredible - and very artistic. The art value in the photo is very high, but the fashion value is not - you're not taking the fashion and turning it into art, you're just being artistic with photography. There's a separation between those two worlds, as little as it may be. I love the look in your eyes and your hair is great, and although it's a plain studio shot with a mirror... I really like it. It's just not as strongly "fashion as art" as it could be, and that's your biggest downfall. Is it enough to eliminate you? I don't believe so.
Hayley: An interesting idea for the photo. I don't know how strongly this fits the theme, but you look good in it and like Amanda said, I really like this as a standalone photo. I also like that your reflection is in black and white. I just wish that this photo had a bigger overall impact given what the theme is this week.
Natalie: Again, I agree with Amanda. This is an amazing photograph, and it's very artistic; however, the fashion isn't as artsy. I love the story here, and that definitely helps. Overall, I see where you were going with this, but I think the execution just fell short. Still a good job though.
Adele: Agreed with the girls. I also wish the photo would give more impact than this. But you look very beautiful this week. I love the look but in term of overall execution, it wasn't exciting enough for me
Amanda: I like how simple and practical this is, yet still artistic. When I saw the top half of the photo, I got worried, but the bottom half shows the interesting refraction of glass, and that mixed with the photograph styled like a painting makes it rather artistic, though not to the same extent that some of the other models have shown us this round. The art isn't as front and center as the fashion is, and your dress is a bit overwhelming because it hinders the artistic elements in the photo. The setting and pose are wonderful, and I love your hair and the look in your face, especially when mixed with the painting-style photography, but even with that, there's something missing here. It's not as artistic as it could be, and I blame it all on how overbearing your dress is. That's what I am drawn to. It's fashion, but it's not as "fashion as art" as it could be. Despite that, I still like it. Good job!
Hayley: I seem to be gravitating towards the more colorful photos this week and this is definitely one of them. The dress and the styling look great on you and work well with the setting of the shoot. All of it comes together to give you a good picture this week. It's just missing that little something special that would have made it a stunning photo.
Natalie: I think this is another example of the fashion not really being art, but the photograph being artsy. I still think you did a good job this week, as I like your pose and your dress, but it's not as great as it could be. I also absolutely adore those shoes. However, I think that the photograph is more artsy than you are, which is my major problem with this. Again, still, I think you did a good job.
Adele: I like this. When I saw this photo, I immediately though about the painting. It's very unique and memorable. I love the combination of color in your photos. Very bold but still sweet.
Amanda: This strikes me as a very over-the-top Picasso-style form of art. That's not my favorite kind of art, but it still is art. The art vibe really is huge here, but there's one thing I note: I'm not drawn to anything. My eyes are shooting in all different directions because of how overwhelming this is. It's almost like you're trying to do too much here, which takes the spotlight off of YOU. Your pose may have something to do with it, and how your fingers shadow your eyes may make your face less of a focal point. Now that value is artistic, and I do like that little detail, but I don't absolutely love this photo. I do like it, even if it's not my style, but I don't love it because it doesn't have the thing that just sucks me in. It's too spread out, and although very artistic, that issue is glaring. Despite that, I'm sure you'll be safe, so worry not
Hayley: I love this photo. I'm so happy to see you post it cause for me, you've been trailing off lately and I was worried that you had run out of steam. It's good to see you back with this. My favorite part about this photo is probably your pose. It really helps to draw attention to your face. And then, I love the makeup job on your face and little red ribbon on top. So much to like here. Welcome back to the competition
Natalie: Kirsten, I was pretty blown away by this. I remember being the one who bitched you out in Cycle 8 for this shoot, but this time it's totally the other way around. I think YOU are very artsy here, and it's not so reliant on the setting. I think your outfit, the accessories and the pose all work together to create something that truly is "fashion as art." Great job this week!!!
Adele: I love this photo so much. You look very fierce and connected to your props really well. I love the crazy styling. I'm really impress with you this week. Hayley's right. Welcome Back!!!
Amanda: I don't know, Marion. I really do not know. This photo is artistic, but... it's kind of plain. There's nothing that jumps out at me to the extent that I'm going to remember it. Now I don't hate it exactly, though I am not sold on the beehive thing on your head. That looks sort of dated to me, and nothing else strikes me about you using fashion to put forth an artistic experience. The photo as a whole is more artistic than your fashion, which is good for the theme... but not great. Not much about this jumps at me, and at this stage of the game, that's something you really need. I hope you stay regardless, but... this just strikes me as safe :/
Hayley: I have to agree with Amanda that this photo is kind of plain. Also, isn't that the same pose from the Acapulco shoot last round? I wasn't a big fan of it then, but it doesn't bother me now. You have an interesting headpiece, but when compared to what the other girls are doing this week, I don't know how well it stacks up.
Natalie: I have to agree that I'm a little underwhelmed this week with you, Marion. I think you've been strong, and I never really considered you one to play it safe, but that may be hurting you this week. This is very safe, and if there's a week to be over-the-top it's this one. I like the flowers in your headpiece, but yeah, this photo is kinda plain. Sorry!
Adele: Marion, I don't know about this Marion. I can see that you're trying but I don't think it was memorable enough. I still can see the art in the photo and love your signature pose but you really need to step it out this week and I'm not sure if you stand out much this week
Amanda: I love the art factor here, and you're definitely selling it to us pretty well. I don't really like your outfit, though, given how... "unique" it is in a rather... "trashy" way. I don't think it's comfortable, and that's the same problem you had last round. Now I do love the setting, and it's very artistic as a whole - your face is striking, I love how you're playing with your hair, and the legs work REALLY well. I also like the couture vibe you're giving off, and how it's draped behind your legs. Aside from the weird top you have... I really have no qualms. I don't know if I will rank this, but I don't expect it to be last.
Hayley: And here I thought that Dita was going to be the model who shows us the most skin throughout the competition. I like the outfit and the setting. As much as I've been gravitating towards the colorful pictures for this shoot, this is a great photo with a dark color scheme and it still works. I like the pose and love the setting. Not the biggest fan of your outfit, but I still like it.
Natalie: I like this, but I don't love it. I think your outfit is decently artsy, but once again the photograph itself is more artsy than your attire. I do sort of like your contrast, in terms of quality, to your setting. I think this is probably the only photoshoot where it would work. Overall, a good job from you this week- much better than last week!
Adele: Not a fan of your outfit. But I love the setting. I think it's very artsy but overall I don't think the whole photo worked out very well together. I don't hate it but I'm not sure if I really like this.
I have to say right now, I was impressed with all of you this round. I've been impressed with all six of you throughout this competition, and it's very clear that all six of you deserve to be here.
Unfortunately, one of you will not continue on to the final five. It's an unfortunate state of reality. Let's get to it.
This round, you were each asked to take fashion and turn it into an artistic photograph worthy of being hung on my mother's wall.
DITA
DITA
Amanda: Your pose is delicious and the idea is excellent, though I'm not completely sold on this as "art" exactly, because although extremely colorful, sexy, and high-fashiony, you're a bionic woman coming off the assembly line. This is more... "fashion as science" in an artistic way.
I think that just blew my mind. Okay then, you're good
Natalie: I see what Amanda's saying. I really do like this though. Your pose is amazing, though I wish you were looking at the camera! I really do like your dress, as well. It's colorful, which also helps. I'm not completely sold on art, but I do see where you're coming from and I think this is another good week for you!
Hayley: Well, the other judges have said in the past that your photos look more like works of art, so this couldn't be a better theme for you, could it? I love the color and energy coming from the photo. The pose is great, too. I definitely see the artistic merit in this.
Adele: This is so weird.. but in a good way I think. I love the craziness, it's definitely memorable. I don't understand the whole concept but I can't denied the fact that it's a good photo.
ELIZA
Amanda: I really, really like this as a standalone photo. The idea is excellently done and somewhat creepy, and the black and white effect of the reflection is incredible - and very artistic. The art value in the photo is very high, but the fashion value is not - you're not taking the fashion and turning it into art, you're just being artistic with photography. There's a separation between those two worlds, as little as it may be. I love the look in your eyes and your hair is great, and although it's a plain studio shot with a mirror... I really like it. It's just not as strongly "fashion as art" as it could be, and that's your biggest downfall. Is it enough to eliminate you? I don't believe so.
Hayley: An interesting idea for the photo. I don't know how strongly this fits the theme, but you look good in it and like Amanda said, I really like this as a standalone photo. I also like that your reflection is in black and white. I just wish that this photo had a bigger overall impact given what the theme is this week.
Natalie: Again, I agree with Amanda. This is an amazing photograph, and it's very artistic; however, the fashion isn't as artsy. I love the story here, and that definitely helps. Overall, I see where you were going with this, but I think the execution just fell short. Still a good job though.
Adele: Agreed with the girls. I also wish the photo would give more impact than this. But you look very beautiful this week. I love the look but in term of overall execution, it wasn't exciting enough for me
KATE
Amanda: I like how simple and practical this is, yet still artistic. When I saw the top half of the photo, I got worried, but the bottom half shows the interesting refraction of glass, and that mixed with the photograph styled like a painting makes it rather artistic, though not to the same extent that some of the other models have shown us this round. The art isn't as front and center as the fashion is, and your dress is a bit overwhelming because it hinders the artistic elements in the photo. The setting and pose are wonderful, and I love your hair and the look in your face, especially when mixed with the painting-style photography, but even with that, there's something missing here. It's not as artistic as it could be, and I blame it all on how overbearing your dress is. That's what I am drawn to. It's fashion, but it's not as "fashion as art" as it could be. Despite that, I still like it. Good job!
Hayley: I seem to be gravitating towards the more colorful photos this week and this is definitely one of them. The dress and the styling look great on you and work well with the setting of the shoot. All of it comes together to give you a good picture this week. It's just missing that little something special that would have made it a stunning photo.
Natalie: I think this is another example of the fashion not really being art, but the photograph being artsy. I still think you did a good job this week, as I like your pose and your dress, but it's not as great as it could be. I also absolutely adore those shoes. However, I think that the photograph is more artsy than you are, which is my major problem with this. Again, still, I think you did a good job.
Adele: I like this. When I saw this photo, I immediately though about the painting. It's very unique and memorable. I love the combination of color in your photos. Very bold but still sweet.
KIRSTEN
Amanda: This strikes me as a very over-the-top Picasso-style form of art. That's not my favorite kind of art, but it still is art. The art vibe really is huge here, but there's one thing I note: I'm not drawn to anything. My eyes are shooting in all different directions because of how overwhelming this is. It's almost like you're trying to do too much here, which takes the spotlight off of YOU. Your pose may have something to do with it, and how your fingers shadow your eyes may make your face less of a focal point. Now that value is artistic, and I do like that little detail, but I don't absolutely love this photo. I do like it, even if it's not my style, but I don't love it because it doesn't have the thing that just sucks me in. It's too spread out, and although very artistic, that issue is glaring. Despite that, I'm sure you'll be safe, so worry not
Hayley: I love this photo. I'm so happy to see you post it cause for me, you've been trailing off lately and I was worried that you had run out of steam. It's good to see you back with this. My favorite part about this photo is probably your pose. It really helps to draw attention to your face. And then, I love the makeup job on your face and little red ribbon on top. So much to like here. Welcome back to the competition
Natalie: Kirsten, I was pretty blown away by this. I remember being the one who bitched you out in Cycle 8 for this shoot, but this time it's totally the other way around. I think YOU are very artsy here, and it's not so reliant on the setting. I think your outfit, the accessories and the pose all work together to create something that truly is "fashion as art." Great job this week!!!
Adele: I love this photo so much. You look very fierce and connected to your props really well. I love the crazy styling. I'm really impress with you this week. Hayley's right. Welcome Back!!!
MARION
Amanda: I don't know, Marion. I really do not know. This photo is artistic, but... it's kind of plain. There's nothing that jumps out at me to the extent that I'm going to remember it. Now I don't hate it exactly, though I am not sold on the beehive thing on your head. That looks sort of dated to me, and nothing else strikes me about you using fashion to put forth an artistic experience. The photo as a whole is more artistic than your fashion, which is good for the theme... but not great. Not much about this jumps at me, and at this stage of the game, that's something you really need. I hope you stay regardless, but... this just strikes me as safe :/
Hayley: I have to agree with Amanda that this photo is kind of plain. Also, isn't that the same pose from the Acapulco shoot last round? I wasn't a big fan of it then, but it doesn't bother me now. You have an interesting headpiece, but when compared to what the other girls are doing this week, I don't know how well it stacks up.
Natalie: I have to agree that I'm a little underwhelmed this week with you, Marion. I think you've been strong, and I never really considered you one to play it safe, but that may be hurting you this week. This is very safe, and if there's a week to be over-the-top it's this one. I like the flowers in your headpiece, but yeah, this photo is kinda plain. Sorry!
Adele: Marion, I don't know about this Marion. I can see that you're trying but I don't think it was memorable enough. I still can see the art in the photo and love your signature pose but you really need to step it out this week and I'm not sure if you stand out much this week
MONICA
Amanda: I love the art factor here, and you're definitely selling it to us pretty well. I don't really like your outfit, though, given how... "unique" it is in a rather... "trashy" way. I don't think it's comfortable, and that's the same problem you had last round. Now I do love the setting, and it's very artistic as a whole - your face is striking, I love how you're playing with your hair, and the legs work REALLY well. I also like the couture vibe you're giving off, and how it's draped behind your legs. Aside from the weird top you have... I really have no qualms. I don't know if I will rank this, but I don't expect it to be last.
Hayley: And here I thought that Dita was going to be the model who shows us the most skin throughout the competition. I like the outfit and the setting. As much as I've been gravitating towards the colorful pictures for this shoot, this is a great photo with a dark color scheme and it still works. I like the pose and love the setting. Not the biggest fan of your outfit, but I still like it.
Natalie: I like this, but I don't love it. I think your outfit is decently artsy, but once again the photograph itself is more artsy than your attire. I do sort of like your contrast, in terms of quality, to your setting. I think this is probably the only photoshoot where it would work. Overall, a good job from you this week- much better than last week!
Adele: Not a fan of your outfit. But I love the setting. I think it's very artsy but overall I don't think the whole photo worked out very well together. I don't hate it but I'm not sure if I really like this.
