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::::: Pia :::::
Erika – While this is a fantastic futuristic high fashion image, I’m not entirely sure it is an actual photoshoot. It seems like a painting or photoshopped drawing.
Ahmir – I am extremely disappointed. This is Tengaged's Next top Model not Alien vs Predator! This is way too cartoony and is not modelling. The background is more interesting than you in this photo. The pose is decent but the face and the comical movie make up is just plain bad. You have been on a role but this might be your worst photo to date.
::::: Nikitasha :::::
Erika – Very nice selection, Nikitasha! The pose is simple, but the outfit is a perfect shade of purple, going with your assigned amethyst. I don’t particularly care for the beach setting, but the bright red lips and turquoise jewellery is a great touch. Also, not a fan of the open mouth pose. It seems like your trying to hard. Just relax and have fun!
Ahmir – You had it the hardest this week for me because amethyst is my birthstone so naturally I was already expecting a lot. This however is simply good. It's far from bad but it's not amazing either and at this point in the competition you should know not to open your mouth that wide. However on a positive note the shape/pose and the angles of your face however it absolutely great.
::::: Jasmine :::::
Erika – It’s not exactly artichoke, but I give you props for the stellar wardrobe! Not a fan of the lighting or the plain backdrop. It becomes very unappealing to the eyes after a few seconds.
Ahmir – This photo is amazing. This is what I've been waiting for. The feel and emotion of this photo is absolutely what I was looking for. The face is fierce and you are selling the garments, my only critiques are work on your angles and soften your hands because they don’t look so good, but other than that great job.
::::: Margaux :::::
Erika – Gorgeous shot and the colour is on point, but this seems to simplistic. It’s getting closer to the end and I have a higher expectation for the photos at this point. It’s not a terrible choice, but I would have liked to see something worthy of a Vogue cover.
Ahmir – This is a very pretty photo, but high fashion it is not. This is a week 1 or 2 picture definitely not the type of photos that you should be producing at this stage of the competition. It is a cute photo don't get me wrong, the emotion of the photo and hand placement are great, but I'm just expecting a lot more at this point of the competition.
::::: Ronel :::::
Erika – Not exactly the colour, but I give you credit for having the most creative photo this week! Sure it’s simple, but it’s interpretive and could easily be seen in a fashion or sports magazine.
Ahmir - You look like someone caught a photo of you using the bathroom. The pose is very unflattering and the fierceness in your eyes that we have seen before is gone. This overall does not work for me. I understand your disadvantage of being colour blind, but that has nothing to do with a dead face and bad pose. On a positive the movement/drama of this photo is good.
Erika & Ahmir would also like to add something else...
Erika - To be honest, this week most of you let me down. I understand the difficulty of this week’s task, but now is not the time to slack off. It’s getting near the end and I need to see HIGH FASHION shots! I need to be blown away by the creativity of the photos. Looks and beauty is great, but this isn’t week 1 anymore. It’s time to prove you have what it takes to be the Next Top Model! I wish you all much luck!
Ahmir - I am really disappointed this is not semi finalist material and the 4 of you that make it better step it up because this week was a disaster with these colour photos.
