Photoshoot #1
http://i.imgur.com/cFOLXsl.jpg?1
http://imgur.com/cFOLXsl
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b6/c6/0e/b6c60ea6a0a786d3e31d84f8110b3b47.jpg
(Just to be safe again :) )
For my last photo I wanted to show a lot of things that I have learned during my time here, and then it hit me that my experience has been similar to that of a dancer. First, I feel as though my performances throughout this competition have been on point(e). But more than that, I have had to find balance with pushing the envelope and still being high fashion. I believe I have shown flexibility with trying to be versatile and show many different looks. I have shown determination and discipline throughout my time here by pushing myself each week to be better and not just settle for being safe, I wanted a spot in the PYAO challenge. Lastly, I feel that I have shown grace. There were times when I was called out at panel, girls calling each other names, and I stayed out of it. I chose to handle myself with poise, dignity, and professionalism. I think all of these skills I'm trying to show through my photo are vital skills for a model to have, and they are skills I have worked on to get me to this point.
Photoshoot #2 Covergirl
http://imgur.com/yphh67C
http://i.imgur.com/yphh67C.jpg
http://cosmetics.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/files/2013/02/360im7-2.jpg I wanted to show in my photo a bit of edge and fierceness but still having the softness and approachability that Covergirls have :)
Challenge:
Wow, where do I start. This competition has been an amazing experience. I have had so much fun, learned a lot, and met some incredibly talented and kind models. I know that I deserve a spot in the final 2 and ultimately to be crowned the winner of this competition because of my passion, performance, and work ethic. I have never settled in this competition. I have never settled for an okay or good photo. I have always worked hard to produce a great photo. For the past 11 weeks I have been in the top 3. For the past 9 weeks I have been in the top 2. 3 times in a row I was the first call out, with 4 total first place finishes. I competed in the most PYAO challenges, I have won 3 challenges, and I have been FMOW the past two weeks in a row. Starting out this competition so close to the top only pushed me to try even harder, and once I got to the top of the pack I never let up. I feel like a lot of girls in this competition had off weeks or a few photos that really fell flat from their usual performance, but I don't think that was the case for me. I was the only girl this season to never be in the bottom 2.
I think my work ethic and passion for greatness really represents the model I am and will continue to be. I have worked hard in this competition to also create an "image". I didn't want to be seen as one-dimensional, and worked hard to produce different looks and images every week. My high fashion looks showed a lot of range and I think prove my knowledge of the fashion industry and how to market myself for any client. This is something that I will continue to do past this competition and I will always stand up for creativity, uniqueness, and pushing the envelope.
Lastly, there isn't a lot bad I can say about Allison or Cinnamon. I think they are both incredibly talented. However, I do think my performance has been more consistent. I have also held myself to a high standard in this competition. I never called any girl here a "bitch" or a "flop", because I believe that models supporting each other is so important. This industry can tear you down and there is no reason for us to tear each other down as well. When a girl called me out at panel, I held my tongue, kept my composure, and kept working. Later when paired with her, I put aside any hard feelings and we made an awesome team. I believe that I have embodied many qualities of a successful model and it would be an honor to make it to the final 2 and ultimately