DNTM Photo 9 Critques

It's getting down to it now, and there are only strong models left. So if I am harsh on your critique it is because you are all so close to the title you can’t afford any slip ups! I’m rooting for you, WE ARE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU! https://www.kovaze.com/blog/97605 Gabs: I like the styling of the slicked back hair and simple clean make up look. Nothing to distract from the jewelry yet you look like a model. The pose is good, but I think you may have slightly overdone it on the jewelry. More isn’t always more. AngieKStan: An interesting take on the prompt. I will give you points for that. If I thought Gabs over did it on the jewels this is majorly overdone, but like I think it almost passes so bad it becomes good again? As a photo it looks great, but if you consider the prompt its not giving major luxurious vibes. I also don’t like the hand placement being between your legs. With the gorgeous ring you have on it is drawing attention to that area… Fiji: I’m starting to see a theme in the photos, we all decided more jewelry equals better photo…. In this case though the jewelry is part of the outfit and exaggerated to make a statement. I could see this being an ad for the earing, the rest just being embellishment to grab attention, and in this case it works. ohEMgee: unique pose here and I’m not mad about it, but I think the overall photo isn’t working. You are in a jewelry shop that appears to have a lot of diamonds, you are wearing a lot of them, and it’s implying they aren’t rare or valuable. I also think it’s the lighting, its not giving luxury its too harsh. You as the model didn’t do much wrong, but the photograph isn’t working because of the other factors, and at this stage in the competition that may unfortunately be enough… Jordie: Ok finally someone who chose the less is more concept. Some will say it’s boring, but I think it’s far classier than loading up on 20 pieces of jewelry. This has a clear focus, and there is nothing else to distract from the jewel or your beauty. The pose could have been slightly elevated, the mouth being slightly less open I think would help, but I still think this styling looks the most luxury so far. Melanie: It’s clean, chic, and highlights the jewelry well. Maybe this could have benefited from a softer light, but the hand positioning is cute. I might have liked to see your finger pulling that strand of hair behind your ear and that way the focus really would be on that earring, but overall a good photo. Desh: As always you look stunning. Hard to make a pink bob look luxury in some photoshoots, but you have been doing a pretty good job of that. I like the use of the water, but that background is too unnatural for my liking. It could have been a waterfall and you were just standing in the pond below with these butterflies being attracted to your beauty. Because you have so many butterflies, this actually looks like an ad for that bra rather than the jewelry. I would have liked to see a bit cleaner execution of this same concept to really shine here. My rankings Gabs Jordie Fiji Melanie Desh omEMgee AngieKStan