Photoshoot #1

[Ivy League]

~ Bingbing ~ 

The outfit is a little more visually complex than I'd have liked, but I loved the posing in this photo. I felt it was a good way to show off the advantages of Bingbing's unique build and demonstrate what a force to be reckoned with she'll be in the competition. <3

~ Rose ~

I went with something kind of simplistic for Rose. If you've ever looked through her portfolio, you'd know that she's really not big into smiling. She tends to go for more of the winsome sad look, and she tends to have sadder smiles than anything that comes across as genuine. I wanted something here that looks commercial. This picture could sell cosmetics, or hair products, or even accessories, depending on what you chose to emphasize, and I felt like it was a good way to showcase commercial versatility. 

~ Lara ~

For Lara I went with a much more classic look, reminiscent of the original Tomb Raider while still incorporating elements of the newer version. I wanted to showcase right off the bat that while there are different incarnations of Lara that are going to show up in my modelling portfolio whenever necessary, they're not disparate. I also wanted to go with a photo that doesn't showcase Lara's most famous, err, *assets*, because that tends to get overemphasized in the fanart. This is a modelling competition, not a meat market, and I want to show that there's more to Lara than just the bust.  

[Janice Dickinson]

With two members of the panel having used and won with Bingbing Fan in other ORGs, you have your work cut out for you to impress us. Despite her being a celebrity, I allowed her as a model because she has done runway work. That being said, I'm very impressed with this picture of Bingbing. Perhaps one of the best this round.

Rose's picture, I'm not a fan of. Paradoxically, the eyes are great, it's just the smile itself that's the issue. Not really a flattering picture.

Lara, this is absolutely gorgeous though. If the background were plain white, it would've been perfect for me.

[Morgan Freeman]

Bingbing - TWO BING BINGS IN THE ONE COMPETITION? Janice I might need you to invest in some sort of a large hat or cone that I can have beside me during panel for... reasons. Honey you look like you might fall in this photo but no fear because I Morgan will catch you! Be careful with your right arm, its missing length in this photo. But overall I think its great.

Rose - A beautiful face but that smile doesn't look genuine, you look tired like you are at the end of your photoshoot and you just want to get the shoot over with.

Lara - Stunning, you have captured your natural beauty flawlessly. I think you and I need to get to know each other better.

[Hikaru Utada]

Bingbing
I'm extremely familiar with Bingbing's portfolio, so while you have a very strong model, it could put you at a bit of a disadvantage since it'll be harder to surprise Janice and me with photos since we know them all so well. That said, I think you made the right choice going with this shot. There's a nice, strong pose. There's interesting styling without taking attention away from you. I love your hair. I could go on.

But don't. We're all tired of your constant yapping!


Rose
Oh dear, do you need some assistance? Are you being held here against your will? Oh, I know! You saw the other Hel and now you're scared! Don't worry, I'll make sure she doesn't hurt you.

I'LL MAKE HER SCREAM!!!

Ignore her. I love your hair in this shot, but unfortunately, your face sucks the energy right out of the photo. I hope to see you bounce back because the other members of your team are strong and I'd hate to see such a strong team brought down by a single weak link.


Lara
And we're back to the positives. I was never a fan of Lara Croft, but you made her feel beautiful in a classy sort of way rather than in the men's magazine way that was her initial introduction to the world. The art style here is lovely, the shading is perfect, and I love the attention to detail.

[Ivy League]

Feb 18, 2016 1:54:21 GMT -5 Hikaru Utada said:

Bingbing
I'm extremely familiar with Bingbing's portfolio, so while you have a very strong model, it could put you at a bit of a disadvantage since it'll be harder to surprise Janice and me with photos since we know them all so well. That said, I think you made the right choice going with this shot. There's a nice, strong pose. There's interesting styling without taking attention away from you. I love your hair. I could go on.

But don't. We're all tired of your constant yapping!

Girl, if you're praising me you can yap on for as long as you want!