Post by Chris Hernandez on Feb 15, 2014 1:58:42 GMT -5
Hello Final 8!!!
Welcome to your Eighth judging session. This week you need to pick a song which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart from 2013 & 2014 and translate it into your photo. Neil isn't with us this week. Here are the photos
AARON - LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN
Jensen: Hmmmm interesting. I love your face here. The profile is gorgeous. I love the shape of your face. I'm just not sure how I feel about this photo. I like the scene and I like the pensive look on your face, just not sure how to feel completely. I do like it though.
Ru: Of the options you showed me, I'm glad it's this one. Let's face it, these songs aren't exactly the most inspiring. All together, I do think it's probably one of the best of this rather uninspiring round.
Nico: Not sure if I like this... its an interesting concept but i dont like the modelling and the fact that all we can see of you is half your face... its not enough. The song is there, so theme connection is good. Good luck
Chris: The concept is very interesting but I'm not sure it's enough. The photo look a little bit cartoon-ish for me. But the connection with the song is good. So I'm really torn. This is probably my least favorite photo from you Aaron. Sorry
DOUGLAS - WRECKING BALL
Jensen: It's not a good thing if I have to go look up what your song is lol Chris asked you guys to explain to us why you chose your photos for your songs, and you haven't done that. I'm totally lost on how this fits the song. Lucky for you in a way, I love this song (meaning I've heard it lol) and I get a vibe that you'd fit in perfectly for the video. Your expression looks pained which is how Miley looks. Loss of someone you loved has wrecked you totally. It's also nice to see a new look from you, not so high fashion this time. While still looking good.
Ru: Well, I don't know about wrecked. I'd say it looks like someone is wrecking your balls, if you know what I mean. It's perhaps not the most flattering angle, Douglas. Honestly, I'm not sure at all about how I feel about facial hair on you. I'm unsure about what you mean by wrecked, you look pretty well down up to me.
Nico: I love the facial hair, but the photo itself is just okay... I agree with Ru about the angle.. not the most flattering imo. I love the emotion you give though.. the concept is pretty good. Good luck
Chris: The concept is interesting but I'm just not sure of this. I think for this song, we want to see how wreck you are and you could show that from your expression. But the angle of your face a bit off this week. I'm not sure about this Dougie. I'm worried for you.
ERIC - THRIFT SHOP
Jensen: You definitely look like you hit the local thrift shop for this photo shoot. I'm not loving your head thrown back but you do look mighty good. I want to wrap my arms around you lol
Ru: That fashion combo is a fashion don't. Thrift shops actually have some pretty useful stuff. Just trust me on this, I'm a drag queen. That said, I think you may have been shopping at a thrift shop, but made some horrible fashion choices. Your pose is basic, though. I'm not entirely sure the setting is very well suited for the theme, either.
Nico: Certainly does look like a thrift shop outfit haha.... aside from the ugly fashion, the pose is boring and the modelling is not all the way there. This could be much better. Good luck
Chris: I actually don't mind the fashion here. I like this. I think you took a risk and it's worth it. This photo is far from boring. I love the attitude that you give in this photo. I like the setting. I love it.
HUGH - WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN
Jensen: The glare is annoying but I'm actually not blinded by the white lol maybe because the photo isn't huge? I like the connection between the two of you. While I dont' find either of you attractive here at all, the feeling is amazing. I really love the connection.
What I'm liking most about your submission is actually what you've wrote to tie everything together. I looked at this originally and was not impressed. I'd say your explanation is vital. In terms of modelling though, your lady is BLOWing you out at the park... Except for that detached limb behind you. I think you need to shave too, it's robbing you of that delicious neck.
Nico: This is just alright... something about it feels really off to me but I cant quite put my finger on it... the connection is good but im just not loving it. (that scruff is hot though, dont listen to ru
) good luck
Chris: I kinda like this. I want the angle to focus on you more because that girl is stealing this shot. No matter what, I really like what you bring here. I can feel the song vibes from this shot. So good job, Hugh.
MACKLEMORE - ROYALS
Jensen: I'm glad you went with something different and unexpected. Can I just say that your face is absolutely beautiful here. While the photo might be kind of on the bland side, your face and jaw structure are stunning beyond belief. The semi smile and the twinkle in your eye, I dont' even want to stop looking. Your suit is royal, your setting and pose are boring, but the face, is just........... <3
Ru: To me, you look like a pedestal with a head on it. That's what I'm getting from your pose. First impression, I'm not impressed by the face. After reading Jensen's praise of the face, I'm slightly seeing what he's seeing in terms of raw model potential. Definitely something I hadn't seen before.
Nico: I love this and I dont... the connection is great, the fashion matches perfect, and even your face modelling is good. But its just very bland and boring.. i want more oomph... but this is good. good job
Chris: I love your face actually. For the first time I think I look at a model's face. It's very masculine and gorgeous. I definitely can see the song in your photo. Love the styling. I think you look a little bit stiff here. Maybe you can work on the pose more. But overall, I love it.
MICHAEL - WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN
Jensen: I do like the softness of the photo and the B&W helps you out. I see a sad remorseful look. I'm just not sure how wow'd I am by this, just a head shot sometimes is playing it too safe.
Ru: A remorseful headshot it is, but that's all it really is, Michael. There's not much else to say about it, but in this case, it's not necessarily a good thing. I just wanted a bit more oomph.
Nico: I love the emotion, but the photo is really bland... b&w is okay, but for this photo its just boring. I like your description and its definitely better than a lot of the other shots this week so good job
Chris: I kinda like your emotion here but this photo itself feel so empty and bland. I don't know Michael. I think you can do better than this. I'm actually worried for you this week.
PENN - TIMBER
Jensen: The studio shot kind of hurts the photo from being great. But I do like how you look like you're busting a move, 80s style <3 You look good and I really like your styling and modeling here. Expression not the best, but the rest is really good.
Studio definitely hurts this picture. White studio hurts it even more. Your face is good, but I'm sure we could work out a pose where we see neck... But I just got to ask you one thing...
What is up with those hands? Especially your right arm in general. It's in a very weird position. Are your wrists really that thin? Do we potentially have a photoshopping fail on our hands? How exciting. This'll make a great episode for Untucked.
Nico: Like the others, I dislike that its studio... but the concept and modelling is great! spraypaint is cheezy but not too distracting... its fun like the song.. good job
Chris: I like the spray paint here. Because it avoid the photo become too empty. I love your pose. I can see a model here which is definitely a good thing for you. Overall, I really like this. Keep it up, Penn.
TOM H - ROAR
Jensen: What I hate the most, is that this is going to sound contradictory lol I love this. And Michael's going to be all "WTF??" Because it's just a head shot. But you're emoting so much and your description with your face and hood really do fit very well in what you're going for. This is a fabulous headshot done right. Great job.
Ru: I am not on the same boat as Jensen, I am left feeling.... Uninspired. But that's this round in its entirety. Your eye is full of determination though, and it's very captivating. I'm just left wanting more.. From everyone.
Nico: This is not what i was expecting ahha... its different... creative and risky. I dislike that its just a headshot...i want more from this. What you have is good though.. good job
Chris: I think you got the eye of a tiger here. I love this. I think it's memorable, risky and I just love the whole concept of this photo. I think you manage to capture my attention from your eyes. A very interesting photo from you this week.
Welcome to your Eighth judging session. This week you need to pick a song which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart from 2013 & 2014 and translate it into your photo. Neil isn't with us this week. Here are the photos
AARON - LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN
Jensen: Hmmmm interesting. I love your face here. The profile is gorgeous. I love the shape of your face. I'm just not sure how I feel about this photo. I like the scene and I like the pensive look on your face, just not sure how to feel completely. I do like it though.
Ru: Of the options you showed me, I'm glad it's this one. Let's face it, these songs aren't exactly the most inspiring. All together, I do think it's probably one of the best of this rather uninspiring round.
Nico: Not sure if I like this... its an interesting concept but i dont like the modelling and the fact that all we can see of you is half your face... its not enough. The song is there, so theme connection is good. Good luck
Chris: The concept is very interesting but I'm not sure it's enough. The photo look a little bit cartoon-ish for me. But the connection with the song is good. So I'm really torn. This is probably my least favorite photo from you Aaron. Sorry
DOUGLAS - WRECKING BALL
Jensen: It's not a good thing if I have to go look up what your song is lol Chris asked you guys to explain to us why you chose your photos for your songs, and you haven't done that. I'm totally lost on how this fits the song. Lucky for you in a way, I love this song (meaning I've heard it lol) and I get a vibe that you'd fit in perfectly for the video. Your expression looks pained which is how Miley looks. Loss of someone you loved has wrecked you totally. It's also nice to see a new look from you, not so high fashion this time. While still looking good.
Ru: Well, I don't know about wrecked. I'd say it looks like someone is wrecking your balls, if you know what I mean. It's perhaps not the most flattering angle, Douglas. Honestly, I'm not sure at all about how I feel about facial hair on you. I'm unsure about what you mean by wrecked, you look pretty well down up to me.
Nico: I love the facial hair, but the photo itself is just okay... I agree with Ru about the angle.. not the most flattering imo. I love the emotion you give though.. the concept is pretty good. Good luck
Chris: The concept is interesting but I'm just not sure of this. I think for this song, we want to see how wreck you are and you could show that from your expression. But the angle of your face a bit off this week. I'm not sure about this Dougie. I'm worried for you.
ERIC - THRIFT SHOP
Jensen: You definitely look like you hit the local thrift shop for this photo shoot. I'm not loving your head thrown back but you do look mighty good. I want to wrap my arms around you lol
Ru: That fashion combo is a fashion don't. Thrift shops actually have some pretty useful stuff. Just trust me on this, I'm a drag queen. That said, I think you may have been shopping at a thrift shop, but made some horrible fashion choices. Your pose is basic, though. I'm not entirely sure the setting is very well suited for the theme, either.
Nico: Certainly does look like a thrift shop outfit haha.... aside from the ugly fashion, the pose is boring and the modelling is not all the way there. This could be much better. Good luck
Chris: I actually don't mind the fashion here. I like this. I think you took a risk and it's worth it. This photo is far from boring. I love the attitude that you give in this photo. I like the setting. I love it.
HUGH - WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN
Jensen: The glare is annoying but I'm actually not blinded by the white lol maybe because the photo isn't huge? I like the connection between the two of you. While I dont' find either of you attractive here at all, the feeling is amazing. I really love the connection.
What I'm liking most about your submission is actually what you've wrote to tie everything together. I looked at this originally and was not impressed. I'd say your explanation is vital. In terms of modelling though, your lady is BLOWing you out at the park... Except for that detached limb behind you. I think you need to shave too, it's robbing you of that delicious neck.
Nico: This is just alright... something about it feels really off to me but I cant quite put my finger on it... the connection is good but im just not loving it. (that scruff is hot though, dont listen to ru
) good luckChris: I kinda like this. I want the angle to focus on you more because that girl is stealing this shot. No matter what, I really like what you bring here. I can feel the song vibes from this shot. So good job, Hugh.
MACKLEMORE - ROYALS
Jensen: I'm glad you went with something different and unexpected. Can I just say that your face is absolutely beautiful here. While the photo might be kind of on the bland side, your face and jaw structure are stunning beyond belief. The semi smile and the twinkle in your eye, I dont' even want to stop looking. Your suit is royal, your setting and pose are boring, but the face, is just........... <3
Ru: To me, you look like a pedestal with a head on it. That's what I'm getting from your pose. First impression, I'm not impressed by the face. After reading Jensen's praise of the face, I'm slightly seeing what he's seeing in terms of raw model potential. Definitely something I hadn't seen before.
Nico: I love this and I dont... the connection is great, the fashion matches perfect, and even your face modelling is good. But its just very bland and boring.. i want more oomph... but this is good. good job
Chris: I love your face actually. For the first time I think I look at a model's face. It's very masculine and gorgeous. I definitely can see the song in your photo. Love the styling. I think you look a little bit stiff here. Maybe you can work on the pose more. But overall, I love it.
MICHAEL - WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN
Jensen: I do like the softness of the photo and the B&W helps you out. I see a sad remorseful look. I'm just not sure how wow'd I am by this, just a head shot sometimes is playing it too safe.
Ru: A remorseful headshot it is, but that's all it really is, Michael. There's not much else to say about it, but in this case, it's not necessarily a good thing. I just wanted a bit more oomph.
Nico: I love the emotion, but the photo is really bland... b&w is okay, but for this photo its just boring. I like your description and its definitely better than a lot of the other shots this week so good job
Chris: I kinda like your emotion here but this photo itself feel so empty and bland. I don't know Michael. I think you can do better than this. I'm actually worried for you this week.
PENN - TIMBER
Jensen: The studio shot kind of hurts the photo from being great. But I do like how you look like you're busting a move, 80s style <3 You look good and I really like your styling and modeling here. Expression not the best, but the rest is really good.
Studio definitely hurts this picture. White studio hurts it even more. Your face is good, but I'm sure we could work out a pose where we see neck... But I just got to ask you one thing...
What is up with those hands? Especially your right arm in general. It's in a very weird position. Are your wrists really that thin? Do we potentially have a photoshopping fail on our hands? How exciting. This'll make a great episode for Untucked.
Nico: Like the others, I dislike that its studio... but the concept and modelling is great! spraypaint is cheezy but not too distracting... its fun like the song.. good job
Chris: I like the spray paint here. Because it avoid the photo become too empty. I love your pose. I can see a model here which is definitely a good thing for you. Overall, I really like this. Keep it up, Penn.
TOM H - ROAR
Jensen: What I hate the most, is that this is going to sound contradictory lol I love this. And Michael's going to be all "WTF??" Because it's just a head shot. But you're emoting so much and your description with your face and hood really do fit very well in what you're going for. This is a fabulous headshot done right. Great job.
Ru: I am not on the same boat as Jensen, I am left feeling.... Uninspired. But that's this round in its entirety. Your eye is full of determination though, and it's very captivating. I'm just left wanting more.. From everyone.
Nico: This is not what i was expecting ahha... its different... creative and risky. I dislike that its just a headshot...i want more from this. What you have is good though.. good job
Chris: I think you got the eye of a tiger here. I love this. I think it's memorable, risky and I just love the whole concept of this photo. I think you manage to capture my attention from your eyes. A very interesting photo from you this week.
