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1. Ann’s Underwater Beauty Shot

Ann’s beauty shot is so flawless! She looks so high fashion and expensive that I feel inadequate and poor just looking at her, and I could see this as an international jewelry ad campaign. I love the way she’s spreading the jewelry out with her hands and how she crossed them over her chest. Her face is just exquisite here; the shape of her jawline is stunning and her icy, haughty stare is mesmerizing. Her neck extension is amazing as well. This was the pinnacle of Ann’s outstanding portfolio and my very favorite picture of Cycle 15!

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7. Kayla’s Anti-Bullying Shot

Kayla was far and away the best in this photoshoot. The vulnerability of her body language really tells a story. Her face is full of pain and hopefulness at the same time, and the way the light is striking her features and the word “free” is really quite lovely. This shot would definitely be worthy of being used as part of an anti-bullying campaign in the real world.

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2. Jane’s Rodeo Drive Spread

There’s no question about it, Jane utterly obliterated just about everyone in this photoshoot. Her part of the group shot is simple but effective. She showed the clothes well, her face is gorgeous, and her expression draws me in and makes me curious about what she’s looking at. Her walking shot is my favorite of the three. She looks incredibly fashionable and the motion is totally natural. She also modeled the heck out of everything on her body. Her beauty shot is stunning as well. I love how piercing her eyes are and her bone structure was captured perfectly. I could definitely see any/all of these pictures in virtually any fashion magazine. I’m still frustrated that Jane wasn’t awarded a FCO for this brilliant showing across all three parts of the photoshoot.

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3. Chelsey’s CoverGirl Print Ad

I still don’t know why the judges were so lukewarm towards this shot of Chelsey. It’s easily one of the very best CoverGirl print ads in ANTM history for me, second only to Eva. Her eyes are piercing straight through me and I immediately notice the lash product (I love her freckles as well!). The straight on angle works great for her features and the mischievous smirk adds some edge to the shot. I think that this was Chelsey’s peak in the competition and she didn’t enough credit for it.

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4. Ann’s Lucha Va Voom Shot

This is one of the most polarizing shots of the cycle but I find it to be spectacular. The savagery and fire in Ann’s face is apparent even from far away and it’s matched by her body language. She used her height and slight awkwardness to her advantage to pull off a really interesting and eye-catching pose. I personally love how she didn’t take the wrestling part so literally, which made her shot stand out even more from the rest of the pack. 

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5. Kayla’s Statue Shot

Kayla dominated this photoshoot! I adore her pose, it’s totally something that a real statue would be modeled off of, and she did a great job of establishing a connection to the male model without even looking at him. Her bone structure caught the light perfectly and I love the way she’s gazing off dreamily into the distance. Definitely my favorite shot in Kayla’s portfolio!

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6. Gondola Group Shot (Jane, Chelsey, Ann)

This trio nailed this photoshoot. Ann is the weak link here but she still did a great job; her look perfectly suits the setting and aristocratic styling. Chelsey had the best chemistry with the male model out anyone and her profile is just stunning. I also love how she’s elongating herself as much as possible despite being in a confined space. Jane is a bit disconnected from her co-stars, but she looks so amazing that I don’t even care. Her eyes are powering through the hair over her face, she brought some sex appeal to her pose, and she is totally owning the space at the back of the gondola. Everything about this photo works for me and all three girls had impressive performances.

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8. Ann’s Rodeo Drive Spread

Ann didn’t deserve the FCO for this photoset but it’s still an outstanding performance. She looks so confident in the group shot and the clothes are being shown very well. Her jump shot is somewhat awkward but it still works for her; all of her limbs are positioned to show the clothes and accessories and her face is controlled and intense despite being in motion. Her beauty shot is definitely my favorite of the three. It showcases her unconventional beauty well and her stare is haunting. Ann excelled in all three aspects of this shoot.