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3. Anchal’s Hair Wars Beauty Shot

Anchal was so robbed of a FCO for this shot. She had one of the most unfortunate looking wigs to work with but she somehow produced a super high class expensive photo. Her one visible eye is so spellbinding and immediately draws the viewer in, plus her bone structure looks incredible. She did a brilliant job of balancing out the seductiveness in her face by being reserved with her pose. Anchal had several strong pictures, but this was by far her best moment.

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1. Eugena’s Spanish Bullfighter Shot

It was difficult to decide between the Top 3 shots for my number one favorite of the cycle, but at the end of the day I had to give it to Eugena. I mean come on, the pose alone is pure insanity! I have no clue how she made such a difficult position appear so effortless. The clothing looks incredible and her legs go on for miles. The angle of her face is flawless and her eyes are full of passion and determination. Had THIS Eugena been present all cycle long I think she could’ve/should’ve/would’ve swept the floor with the competition.

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2. CariDee’s Scary Black & White Beauty Shot

This picture of CariDee legitimately takes my breath away. Her demonic eyes are boring straight into the soul of the viewer, and the intensity would be there even without the contacts. I also love how chiseled her bone structure looks here. The pose is so perfectly contorted and there’s so much energy in the way she’s clawing at her shoulders. CariDee’s photo is terrifyingly terrific and the highest of her many high points on the show.

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6. AJ’s Circus Freak Shot

This concept was made for AJ. I’m impressed by how she was able to appear so tall even with a compact pose, and her primal, animalistic body language really sells the character. Her expression is so unhinged and the intense hunger in her eyes is apparent even from far away. AJ blew me away with this shot and I still can’t believe she was eliminated the following week.

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4. CariDee’s Spanish Bullfighter Shot

CariDee brought the drama to this shot and I’m living for it. The thrown back head angle is often unflattering but she still looks effing gorgeous (that jawline is to die for). I love the contrast between her straight legs and the dynamic curve of her torso, and she’s displaying the outfit amazingly well too. It almost looks like she’s in the middle of a dance and putting on a show for the (nonexistent) crowd. 

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5. CariDee’s Circus Freak Shot

CariDee is a total bombshell in this photo. Her body is sickening in the best possible way and she’s modeling the heck out of everything: the dress, the top hat, the umbrella, and even the elephant snout. She’s standing on the truck in such a commanding way and I love how she’s seducing the camera with her eyes. This is where CariDee really cemented herself as a contender.

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7. CariDee and Amanda’s Water Nymphs Shot

Melrose definitely had the strongest individual performance in this shoot, but CariDee and Amanda’s combined effort blew the other shot out of the water. They’re both floating elegantly and I love the yin and yang balance between CariDee’s blonde hair and light dress and Amanda’s dark hair and black dress. Both of their faces are so serene and it seems like they have a great connection with each other. The funny thing is that I wouldn’t put either girl in this list or even in my honorable mentions as individuals; this is a picture where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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8. Michelle’s Hair Wars Beauty Shot

I really appreciate Michelle’s creativity in this shot. The light kiss of the shoulder is genius and I can tell that she was modeling with her entire body even though it was only a beauty shot. I love the mysterious look in her eyes and how she’s powering through the intense make-up. It’s a very quirky and interesting shot.