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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:36:43 GMT -5
Hello, Ladies! The judges have reviewed your portfolios and have added some additional comments to the pictures! Let's take a walk down memory lane and review your past submissions.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:39:05 GMT -5
Shoot 1 - I Love New York! Heidi: Emma, I remember being fairly impressed with this photo in the past, and looking back at it again... I think I'm more impressed with it! Natalia: I actually liked this photo, I like it even more seeing it side by side. Lauren: I remember this picture, I still like it but it kind of perishes [smart word, yay!] next to Doutzen's. It was still good though, so good job. Cruise: Well I know this was about NYC and what kind of defines NYC. Without a caption on this photo I don't know what it is the defines NYC. I'm sorry. Ana: Tom, I didn't carry the caption over but she did have one. It was that she was at the opera. Emma, I think this is good but I wanted more background. Heidi: Doutzen, I LOVED this picture! I think I was a little distracted by the glare on your chest from the window, but this was spot on! Natalia: I think I was one of the only ones to not be totally wow'ed by this shot. It was and still is a little too plain for me and I wasn't digging your stunned expression. Lauren: I loooooved this picture, it was soooo NY like it's not even funny. Good job D. Cruise: I wasn't WOW'd by this shot either. When you are in a field of 12+ other ladies it's easy to pick out better. But here, in a reanalysis of this shot. I actually think you did well on the theme, with the skyline but the quality was lacking. Ana: I love this shot. More than I did at first. The skyline is blurry because the shot is focused is on Doutzen, Tom.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:40:41 GMT -5
Shoot 2 - London - Somewhere in Time Heidi: Emma, I remember being really distracted by that horrible head-dress. Even looking back, I'm still not overly impressed with it. Natalia: I thought the outfit work, but ya, the head piece was totally not needed. Though, I think I said it was like a modern twist, but woosh, I hate that hat! Lauren: Fully agree with what Nattie said, this works but the hats sucks. Cruise: Without any words I feel like you did well on this historical shot. I still love the hat, and the outfit. Ana: I still say those are pants. And I find this doesn't really fit the theme, but I think it's a good shot. Heidi: Doutzen, I still love the Marie Antoinette look! This was a really authentic looking shoot. Natalia: This was very pretty and fitting. I loved it. Lauren: Still getting the vamp vibe, still loving it, good job. Cruise: This is an equally good shot. The hair and the clothing style is very nice for a historical piece. Really nice. Ana: This is beautiful. You look very Victorian. Great job.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:41:40 GMT -5
Shoot 3 - Moscow - Crowd Scene [/b] [/center] Heidi: Emma, think I liked this despite the fact that it was candid... The angle and lighting were kinda cool. Natalia: Was I thrown off by the size before? I can't remember, but I have a hard time seeing as it is.... so yes, the first thing I need to say is that it's too small. Ditto for the rest of what Heidi said. Lauren: I remember this round [but not the picture], it was the round you had issues with the photoshoot. I don't really like this picture right now, it's not very memorable. Cruise: I really liked the artistic sort of angle that this photo was taken at. I think you were set a tad bit far back in the shot but it really has a neat edge to it. Ana: I wasn't too impressed by this one at the time and I'm afraid I'm still not. Heidi: Doutzen, I remember being a little bummed by the quality, but overall I liked this! Natalia: This wasn't my favourite but, I liked that you were in the center and the cutest of the bunch. Lauren: I remember this, you were totally outshined by the other two girls... Not the best but not the worst. Cruise: This is cute. I'm still not crazy about that hard line going from Alessandra to the window. I'm sure I'm the only one that see's it. lol. You are cute as a button though. Ana: This was very cute. Not the best of the shoot, but fun and likeable. I DO think you are definitely the focus so great job there.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:42:49 GMT -5
Shoot 4 - Berlin - Heidi's Military Shoot [/b] [/center] Heidi: Emma, I remember not being to thrilled by this photo. I see the military... kinda but it looked more cruise ship captain to me. Natalia: I really had liked this and thought your expression commanded attention. I also thought the attire fit for the navy. Cruise: I remember liking this. Seeing a nautical, navy... military style here. It's a great shot and I think you did well here. Ana: I remember liking this, too. The hat works. I find your face harsh but it's still a good shot. Lauren: I think I did like this, didn't I? Well if I didn't now I do, it's great except for the neck, but you can't be perfect all the time. Heidi: Doutzen, I remembered thinking you looked like you would be the favorite in your barracks! I liked this one! Natalia: Woosh, I loved this one! Cruise: This was another fun shot. With all that camo how could you go wrong? Ana: LOVE this! Great job and very sexy. It looks like something Heidi, herself, would have done. Oh and HAHAHA Heidi. I'm agree she would be ALL of the guys' favorites in the barracks. Lauren: This was sexy and saultry and saucy and the best from that week.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:43:50 GMT -5
Shoot 5 - Stockholm - Cover [/b] [/center] Heidi: I still like this cover a lot. It's really quirky and fun! Natalia: I think I was the only one to hate this shot. I still might be. I just find it's way too distracting. I'm focused on everything else but you. There's just a lot going on. Cruise: I still love this cover of you Emma. That dead doll look... I think it's edgy and different. I was intrigued and still am. Ana: Quirky and cute - great job! Lauren: This one was one of my favourites of yours Emma, very very you. Loved it. Heidi: This is still my favorite cover out of the whole shoot! You look so beautiful and innocent! Natalia: This was totally beautiful. I loved how fresh and crisp it was. Cruise: Beautiful cover shot. Not as exciting or maybe different as Emma's was. I love the difference between the two of you and you can really see the difference in this shot especially. Beautiful cover shot Doutzen. Ana: Gorgeous - just gorgeous! Probably one of my favorites from you this season. Lauren: This one was cute, very nice even if the letters were slightly distracting.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:45:12 GMT -5
Shoot 6 - Madrid - Twins - Separated at Birth Heidi: Emma, I remember not being a huge fan of either of theses, especially the old fashioned twin. The modern twin's hair bothered me. Natalia: I loved these and thought you couldn't look more different. I was so totally blown away by your first, elegant/old fashion picture. I still think it's one of my favourites. Cruise: What can I say! I loved these picture then and I love them still now. Huge contrast between your twins. Great job! Ana: Emma, I LOVE this shoot. You did a great job and the first one if my favorite shot of you this season, I think. Bravo! Lauren: I remember this, those twins were great! Especially the modern twin but the other one was rather good, just not as good. The lack of eyebrows still bothers me haha. Heidi: Doutzen I remember loving your pictures! I like the bad twin the most! Natalia: I remember thinking how you met the challenge, but was kind of bored by your conservative picture. In retrospect though, i guess that's kind of the point though. Cruise: Same thing as I told Emma! This was really good back when I critiqued them originally and its still really good to this day. I love the contrasting between the two pictures and it is very apparent. Ana: I think you did a great job, here. I remember that you were given instructions in advance since you were leaving on vacation and after that I changed the rules while you were gone - asking for any kind of contrast. Since you thought it was supposed to be good twin Vs bad twin, I think you did perfectly! Lauren: I remember thinking this was pretty boring and I still think it's boring. They are contrasting but they are boring *shrugs*
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:46:44 GMT -5
Shoot 7 - Paris - Lauren's Pretty Ugly Cause Shoot [/b] [/center] Heidi: I remember this looking more scared of animals than pro-animals. Natalia: I absolutely loved the picture, but ranked you so low because you didn't understand the theme at all, since it was to be pro something that's controversial that ppl wouldn't normally be for. It is a great photo though, so that's too bad. Cruise: I'm having a hard time remember this shoot. *Runs back to jog memory* Oh yes, you had to be "PRO" something. You were pro-animals right? Uh huh... I believe you... riiiight. Ana: LOL Emma, this was a strange choice for me. I like the shot but I don't think you quite got the point. Lauren: This picture is the one which first comes to my memory when I think back of that shot. Probably because you look gorgeous and you have a peacock, this picture is gorgeous, it didn't look Pro-Animals but I adored the picture. Heidi: This looked more like an advertisement than a public service announcement. Other than that, I liked it! Natalia: I hated this shot...I still don't like it much. It's very plain and it wasn't very creative. Cruise: Pro- Olympics? I don't know. What did I say then? This wasn't memorable for me. I think its a pretty shot but now that I look at it again you're not very much of the focus. But I can't believe you took a picture with my pal Apollo! Ana: Doutzen, you really missed the point here, lol. And I don't like the shot - pretty ho hum. Lauren: Agree with Ana 100% However your speech is very memorable, you really should make peagant speeches.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:47:57 GMT -5
Shoot 8 - Rome - Italian Designers [/b] [/center] Heidi: I remember not liking anything about this picture Emma... Unless I am remembering incorrectly... Natalia: I didn't like that you were so washed out by the background. Usually being so pale, wearing something black would make you stand out, unfortunately it didn't work here with the colour behind you. Cruise: I love this dress, and I like the shot. Did I not like it then? OMG, I wonder! Well I don't' like the heavy shadowing on your face but I do like the dress. Ana: I actually like this better than I did at first. I think it looks edgy. Lauren: I remember not liking this one, but now I agree with Ana. This is way edgy and sexy, I like this a lot more now. Heidi: I thought this was one of your best submissions, Doutzen! Natalia: I think I was one of the few who didn't love this. I don't like your expression at all. Between the two, yours is the better photo though. Cruise: Hahaha, I can't remember what I thought of this one either. WOW! I might be getting to old to continue this job. Doutzen you did well showing off your designer label. And you look beautiful to boot. Ana: This WOWs me Doutzen! GREAT job! Lauren: Still outshined by a handbag aren't we Miss Doutzen? This was good but the bag totally outshines you.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:49:10 GMT -5
Shoot 9 - Milan - Tom's Shoes, Boots and Heels . Heidi: Ugh, this one bothered me... still kinda does. Natalia: I freaking LOVED this photo. The size bothered me, but I loved your style, hair, and of course your shoes. There's no way this shot wasn't all about the shoes...how could you miss them? Cruise: I don't like how small you are in this photo but I loved your shoes being a huge focus. I think you did fairly well, considering the size. Ana: I don't think size was on your side here. I do agree that your shoes stand out but that is after I get out my magnifying glass. I think you could have found something better. Lauren: I loved this picture, your look on it was amazing and even though the size bothered me the shoes really stand out. Heidi: I loved this one! Still do! Natalia: I also really loved this. I appreciated that you gave us two perspectives on your shoes, but remember thinking how your body was more the focal point than the shoes. Cruise: This is such a pretty, lovely and elegant picture. Did I focus on the shoes? Not so much as I think I would have wanted to. Ana: LOVE this Doutzen! I can see what Tom and Nat mean about the shoes, though. I don't think they are the focus. Lauren: Love this, it's hot, sexy and showcases the shoes.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:50:48 GMT -5
Shoot 10 - Hong Kong - Chinese Zodiac [/b] [/center] Heidi: I remember thinking that this was a little off of the challenge. Natalia: Ugh, I actually thought you fabricated your comments to fit the picture. Either way, I know I didn't love this photo. I thought your expression was off and how this was a little too bland. Cruise: I think this was well done for representing your zodiac sign. You sure are long, and leggy looking like a horse but I don't remember much of the description to judge much else. Lauren: I totally loved this picture, your description was sketchy but I felt it fit with it and it was great overall. Ana: I like this photo and I thought it worked fine. It wasn't about looking like a horse, Tom. It was about the characteristics of someone born in the YEAR of the hose. I thought it fit nicely. Heidi: I absolutely adored this shot, and still do! Natalia: This to me is where you were at your best. You nailed this challenge from the picture to the explanation. I couldn't have explained it all better myself. Bravo! Cruise: I think I remember you zodiac sign better, or at least your description. With your finger in that poor roosters face. You did well here. Lauren: This was my favourite this week, I still remember it. This is just so amazing, you both look like a rooster, represent the signs characteristics and have a rooster. Ana: This was very good - the rooster is perfect and so are you.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:56:39 GMT -5
Shoot 11 - Tokyo - Street Style [/b] [/center] Natalia: Ya, you totally nailed this! Heidi: Yeah, you totally did nail this one! Ana: Emma, you rocked this shoot! GREAT GREAT job! Cruise: Loved this. I think you did fabulous on this shoot. Still loving it. Lauren: Still as perfect as ever. Natalia: I think you were a little desperate to find something that fit the theme. I thought the shawl worked, but your shoots were too short and this was more reminiscent of the 70's. Heidi: This was one of the few shots of yours that i didn't care for. Ana: I agree, Doutzy. You missed the mark here. Cruise: It was a bit harder shoot for you Doutzen. This didn't really hit the mark with me either. It's your butt cheeks, as fine as they are... hanging out. lol. Lauren: I remember getting the american stripper vibe, not your best D.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:58:02 GMT -5
Shoot 12 - Sydney - Down Under - Nude [/b] [/center] Natalia: I really loved this and how creative your approach was. Heidi: I remember being totally blown away with this shoot! Cruise: You do this artistic look so well Emma. That thing around your mid-section, looking back now, looks sorta funny. LOL. A big chain link diaper. But still it's a really cool artistic shot. Lauren: This shot was amazing, edgy and sexy and very very pretty. I absolutely adore this picture. Ana: Emma, I really love this one. You look great and it has your quirky signature. Natalia: I liked your how sweet you looked, but I think it could have been more vulnerable if you actually had to face the camera (us) and let us see how you handled being nude. Heidi: Loved this! Still do! Cruise: Ahhhh, this was perfect. You are beautiful, ever single of inch of you and you displayed those inches perfectly. Lauren: This is a gorgeous picture but your totally skinny arms keep bothering me, not enough for me to not adore this though. Ana: Doutzen, this is simple and beautiful. I love it. I disagree that you need to be facing the camera. I am a fan of profile shots and I think it makes this shot very tender.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 11:59:26 GMT -5
Shoot 13 - Buenos Aires - Animalistic [/b] [/center] Natalia: This is stunning...and still a crane I loved this though. It's breath taking and one of my favs! Heidi: This was gorgeous! I was really impressed with this one! Cruise: There is always a point in a game where you think... "wow, we have a real contender here". This shot, along with your last few, were the ones that really helped you to start standing out away from the rest of the pack. LOVED it... still do! Lauren: I still think you look more like a crane but I also firmly love this picture. It's probably my favourite in the whole competition, this was the one which made me root for me much more hardcore than I already was. Ana: Emma, I think you did a great job on this one. It IS definitely swan-like and the shot is gorgeous. Great job! Natalia: Yes, this is the week you hit the bottom. This was and still is a horrible picture. It couldn't have been more wrong. Heidi: Another one that I wasn't overly crazy about. Sorry Doutzen. Cruise: I remember it well. My little kitten. I could hear you purr almost. I didn't see the big bad animal that you wanted to tell us you were portraying. Lauren: This shot you were rather lost weren't you? Ana: Doutzen, the only thing I find animalistic about this is the background - and we are supposed to be judging you, sweetie. I may be stealing this from someone that already said it (can't remember lol) but you should have picked a deer since you look like you are caught in the headlights.
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Post by Hilary Rhoda on Dec 13, 2008 12:00:34 GMT -5
Shoot 14 - Toronto - Natalia's Artistic [/b] [/center] Natalia: This was very boring. Heidi:[/b][/color] This was one of my favorites! Ana: This was great - very artistic and the more I look at it the more I don't care that you used the same shoot for the cover shot. Cruise: I just love this. It looks like a true artistic rendering. You can actually see the pencil detail in this. Yep, I still really like this. It's unique and amazing. Lauren: I liked this back then but now I find it incredibly boring. Natalia: I LOVED this! Heidi:[/b][/color] I absolutely loved this shot! It was one of my favorites too! Ana: This is beautiful - you nailed it and the shot is just gorgeous! Cruise: This too was a beautiful sketching that was done. You seem to like to take your clothes off and I seem to fall for it every time. However I don't know if I will a second, or third, or is this the fourth time? Lauren: Perfect.
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