Photoshoot #2- Romantic Covers

[Sophia Bush]

My title is called Forbidden Summer Nights. My story is that I'm a lonely housewife whose husband is always away, so I begin an affair with my servant and we secretly meet up at the beach. I chose the photo because I feel that me and Austin are showing passion and lust through our eyes.

[Amanda Kimmel]

Your link isn't working for me, but I found it. Stable image:


Amanda: This is good for a cover - but not great. It doesn't have the "pop" that it needs. It's something I will see and not be intrigued by it. I see romance. I see how this could be a lovin' scene. But I don't see much else. I don't see much modelesquity (that's referring to how much you look like a model) here. I just see a pretty couple making love. It's safe, it's generic, and it might be just enough to get you through to next round. But only barely. I want something more. I want something to make it stand out from the pack! This doesn't have that - it's not horrible, either, _{even if it is a screencap...}

[Hayley Williams]

Hayley: Ok, this picture fits the theme fine enough. The romance is there, but as far as a cover for a romance novel, I think it could have been pushed a bit further. I have to agree with Amanda that the modeling is not at the level I would like it to be. While I have less of a problem with screencaps than most other judges (even though I don't think I've ever personally used one), you do have to keep in mind that an actual modeling picture will generally do much better in these games than any screencap. To me, screencaps are a last resort in case there's just absolutely nothing else that fits the theme or isn't God-awful. In the end, this is a step up from last week and the theme is fine, but the modeling aspect really needs to improve soon.

[Adele]

Adele: I can see the potential of the photo. The connection between you and your partner is great. It's very sensual and passionate but I agree with Amanda & Hayley. This photo is still lack of modelling value in it. Compared to your photo last week, this week is better.

[Natalie Portman]

Natalie: I think this is just okay for me. I mean, it fits the theme, but it's really not a modelling shot, and we're looking for that. Sorry!