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#12 – Olivia
Wow, our winner really flopped week 1. I am willing to forgive this shot, as Nicky did say there were better shots. Still not 100% sure why, but they are experts. Olivia’s face was so temperamental, it either photographed gorgeously, or just slightly puffy. Her eyes do look gorgeous, she has such a natural smize, and her body is fine, not spectacular. It was generally a good selection, so the flawed face was problematic.
#1 – Simone
For me this is easily the most complete and resolved promo shot of the week. If it had been a shoot for an actual swimwear company, I may have had to put it a bit lower, but this perfectly displays Simone's face. Her bone structure has photographed beautifully, and I am glad she pushed her hair back so we could see it. The inhale and slight lean back gives the shot life, and I love the fact she has gone profile for the body, it allows us to see the beautiful arch of the back. Had there been a call-out order for this shoot, I definitely think Simone would have deserved to get top spot.
#2 – Abby
The judges were totally on point when they said she had a Bridget Bardot vibe about his in this shot. Her look isn’t as typically sexy, but there is an energy in the eyes. It has a come-hither vibe to it, as if she is seducing the camera. The slight downturn of the head compliments this perfectly. The body language is perhaps a bit loose, but it is a minor fault. Judging by this photo, and the way Nicky was raving about her photoshoot performance, I was well prepared for her to be in it for the long run.
#3 – Alannah
Alannah's body is one of the strongest I have ever seen on any NTM. She looked incredible in the swimwear, but my favourite thing about this shot is how unexpected her expression is. Her face looks great, but it isn’t typically beautiful. She has a slightly lizard like quality, which helps tone down her body. The whole thing proves from the get go that she is more versatile than most of the judges gave her credit for.
#4 – Jennifer
While not the most inventive pose, Jennifer's face is strikingly beautiful here. I love the lusciousness of her lips especially. For a promo shot, it is definitely one of the most stunning, and perfectly displays Jennifer's strong commercial potential.
#5 – Chloe
This shot is cute. Chloe was never going to produce a sexy photograph, so she has played with her strengths and gives off this youthful innocence. The way she is playing with her hair is soft, and with a little bit more dreaminess in her eyes, then this could have been really perfect.
#6 – Talulah-Eve
I’ll be up front and say I wanted to love Talulah-Eve, and she had such a great episode. Sadly, that didn’t stay for the rest of the cycle. This shot showed a lot of promise. Her body position is gorgeous, it feels soft, and the swimwear is shown so well. The face isn’t as strong, but still looks quite pretty. There just isn’t enough in the eyes, and the lips feel puffy. I also have to say that bangs look so good on Talulah-Eve, and I wish this look had been her permanent makeover.
#7 – Bianca
Bianca was such a shock to me this cycle. I will admit I judged her pretty hard because of the tattoos, but she was actually so sweet. Anyways, her tattoos give this a sportier vibe than most. The pose is really on point, simple but carries so much attitude. The face lets it down, it just comes across as a bit basic.
