DNTM4 - Flop-O-Meter [FINAL 4]

Welcome back to Flop O Meter, this week on #DNTM4, Dimitra continued their journey in Bali, where they photographed with a beautiful temple. We are one step away from the final, how exciting! Marilise, LeQuishaQ, Marquis & GuiltyAsSin - you all smashed this week and it really comes to down to my own personal tastes for this.. you all SMASHED it! Shoutout to our fallen sister Fancy, you are truly missed this episode! All opinions are my own. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marilise - Wow, gorgeous! You have captured such a beautiful sense of grace here. It's elegant and undeniably beautiful, whilst still balancing a creative atmosphere, it's a joy to look at. Your model's expression is flawless, it matches the serene temple theme flawlesslyy. I love the colour palette with the muted tones and splash of blue, it feels calm and sophisticated. The background is gorgeous, you've managed to frame the temple and the sunshine in a way that shines onto your model. I do have one small note on the technical side, the hand placement on the wall feels a bit unnatural to me, and it breaks the illusion if you stare at it too long. Also, the shoes are just not my personal taste. However, you've shown consistency throughout this competition, and your passion has always shone through, congratulations on making Final 4! Rating - 8.5/10 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marquis - This is a truly strong luxruious editorial. You look expensive, and your face is, as always, serving nothing but strength and poise. I love the narrative you've built with this photo, the creative choice to interact with the bell, with the temples in the background, giving the shot depth. You have such clear identity, it's been great to see you find your style and niche. That said, we've seen quite a few mesh shirts from you, and for the final stretch, it would be great to see something different or a new style, to show us a new side of your versatility that will WOW the judges! Another fantastic photo - congratulations on Top 4! Rating - 9/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LeQuishaQ - This is undeniably a gorgeous photo, it's clean, visually pleasing and shows a sense of effortless beauty. You've mastered the expression and there is a great connection between you and the background that feels editorial. The styling is elegant, it looks great on your model. That said, at this stage of the game, I think the judges should be looking for that 'it' factor, something that pushes boundaries. You've given us perfection week by week, but this particular photo feels just a little bit predictable and...meh. I also found the gab between your fringe distracting. It's still a very strong, professional shot. Congratulations on Final 4! Rating - 8.5/10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GuiltyAsSin - I am just .. wow. I am so proud of how far you have come in this competition and it has been a joy to witness. This shot has put you miles ahead of the group, it is bold, creative, and gives power. It is a creative risk and truly seperates you from the group. The styling is beautiful, the colours of the fabrics scream high end luxury and high fashion. You've balanced the peace of the background with the movement of the fabrics, creating a tranquil vibe. I do have a tiny critique, the right foot looks like it's slanted almost vertically, I know your model must be in pain. I think a slightly softer facial expression might have added a touch more depth of the scene. But this really is a chef kiss moment for me, you stepped up, you stood out and you KILLED it.. Congratulations on Top 4! Rating - 9.5/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rankings: 1. GuiltyAsSin - 9.5 2. Marquis - 9.0 3. Marilise - 8.5 4. LeQuisha - 8.5