#ausntmc6week7

1. Sophie

I debated on whenever or not I give this or my number 3 FCO but either way, I can’t deny that I absolutely love this shot. It fixes what Sophie was having trouble with the past few weeks, combining a decent pose with her already stunning face. This shot is no expectation to it. I don’t mind the simple pose since it at least shows off everything and lets Sophie’s magical face shine. Plus, with how compressed Sophie’s photo/background is compared to everything else, Sophie had the hardest task of making her face look good. Oh yeah, her face! I love it! The aloof expression of her face is beautiful, I love the shine in her eyes and the slight smirk, it adds a mischievous yet natural element. It’s a needed improvement on Sophie’s part and one of my favorite shots of the cycle.

2. Jessica

Jessica’s shot, alongside Sophie’s, is the simplest of the week; the top 2 placements do show that sometimes, simple is best. Like Sophie, the pose is simple but sweet, her body in profile is a main issue for me but otherwise, I don’t have any issues with it, especially the hands dragging down to show the scarf. Jessica’s face is, as always, stunning. The past 2 weeks have been a time for Jessica to experiment with a new emotion and I think she nailed it. I like the hint of a smile and the loving look in her eyes piercing into the lens. This is another step in the right direction for Jessica.

3. Kathryn

4. Joanna

5. Amanda

6. Kelsey

For about a few weeks, Kelsey will be somewhat dwindling in terms of performance and her performance here is no different from last week. I can admire the risk that her and the photographer tried but like Amanda, she looks like she’s about to cry out of how cold she was. The arms would be nice but the whole body feels tense, especially with the unnaturally stiff shoulders being raised up. Her face is also just terrible. She looks like she’s about to break down and cry, her entire expression seems tense/cold as well. I wasn’t the happiest that Kelsey was in the bottom 2 since she, like Joanna, had strong past performances but then again, with how poor of a photo this is, it’s not that surprising.