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1. Shei’s HIV Awareness Shot

Shei’s picture is a masterpiece, plain and simple. The pose is absolutely divine due to the way her insane backbend makes it look as though she’s in the middle of some ethereal interpretive dance. I also admire her creative choice in having two different wings since it accentuates her hair and also adds dimension to the shot, and the whirling feathers are so gorgeous. Her face is just breathtaking as well, she found her light and the blissful yet pained expression is unbelievably beautiful. This shot of Shei is one of my all time favorites from all 24 cycles of the series!

Note: Shei would still be in the number one spot with the paired version of this shot, but the solo version is my favorite between the two.

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Cycle 21 Honorable Mentions

I could’ve easily included several more photos here, this cycle was so tough to narrow down!

Keith’s MCM Bags Shot

Raelia’s Mitch Stone Essentials Shot

Will’s Futuristic Heritage Shot

Matthew’s Frostbitten Shot

Lenox’s HIV Awareness Shot

Ivy’s HIV Awareness Shot

Matthew’s Wet & Wild Shot

Lenox’s Illusion Shot

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3. Ben’s Illusion Shot

Ben blew me so far away with this shot! He pulled off the illusion so well that half the time I forget that he was laying on the ground. His body language and exuberance in his expression really makes it look like he’s sprinting off to deliver an important message. On top of it all, he modeled the entire outfit impeccably to the point where I actively want to buy everything he has down to the bag and socks. With this shot Ben showed that he had huge amounts of potential and it makes me wish he had lasted longer in the competition.

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6. Will’s MCM Bags Shot

Will looks like a motherfucking graceful gazelle and it’s awesome! His leap looks so majestic and he maximized the length of his limbs to sell the clothing as well as the bag. He also kept his face controlled while being in motion and I love the look of determination in his eyes. It’s by far my favorite picture in Will’s portfolio!

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7. Mirjana’s Mitch Stone Essentials Shot

It’s an outrage that Mirjana’s shot wasn’t judged at panel because it’s brilliant. The profile angle shows off her bone structure perfectly and I love her expression of inhalation. The most important aspect of this photoshoot was the hair products and her hair is immaculate here. This is definitely a shot that I’d expect from a successful working model. I wish Mirjana had gotten the career she deserved. Rest in Peace.

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8. Lenox’s Hair Whip Shot

This shot is undeniably amazing, but the fact that Lenox was able to pull it off with only 5 frames and in the middle of an emotional episode makes it even more incredible. The whirlwind of hair was easily the best of the week and the intensity in her eyes is outstanding. This was a huge moment for Lenox!

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11. Keith’s Jinny Kim Shoes Shot

I know Keith’s MCM shot seems to get the most attention, but I think that this was actually his peak in the competition. The clothes look amazing on him and he made sure to keep the shoes as the main focus of the shot. As usual, his face is insanely strong and he looks like a total superstar. Keith owned this photoshoot!

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2. Matthew’s MCM Bags Shot

This picture of Matthew seriously looks like something straight out of a high end men’s fashion magazine. The bag is the main product for sale but he also showcased the rest of his outfit perfectly. I still can’t figure out how he jumped in such an effortless and casual way, it almost looks like he was photoshopped in after the fact. Finally, his face is amazing, I love the alertness in his eyes and his suave expression. Matthew produced an outstanding ad-worthy picture that would stop me dead in my tracks, and it’s the best thing in his super strong portfolio!