Photoshoot #6 - Elements: East vs Wes

[Bomb Squad]

Chinese Element of Wood - Shilpa Shetty


Western Element of Water - Mehreen Syed



For this photoshoot, I wanted to make sure that I chose photos where the element was very prominent. I wanted my team members to also look like they were part of the photo and that they weren't just there.

With Mehreen, we have the water. She's very much part of the element, since she's bathing it in.

With Shilpa, we haev wood. A strong and sturdy element like the tree trunks in the background.

[Morgan Freeman]

Morgan:
Shilpa - This is a very natural representation of you yourself as a model and the element wood. I like the color connection, and your appearance itself. The only thing missing from this photo is something that will set your photo apart from the rest. Because ths is such a natural, simple representation it may be considered too safe.

Mehreen - I'm feeling the need to cool off after seeing this. This photo has an obvious connection with water as you are immersing yourself in the watery goodness with beads of water dripping off you. What I also like is the mysterious, strong, endearing vibe you are giving off.

[Janice Dickinson]

Janice: Well, I do think Morgan is right here, I do feel Shilpa's photo is safe. However, the Earthy tones and the wood backdrop give it a woody feel. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot to set it apart from the rest. It's a gorgeous beauty shot that sells a lot of jewellery, so that will boost you up in the modelling and fashion departments, and that's about it.

Mehreen on the other hand, her photo is beautiful, and connects well to the theme in the literal way. But I feel the picture could have been a lot better with a bit more neck, or less editing. The head looks out of place.

[Toadette]

Toadette:
Shilpa: I don't have much to add from the other judges. While there is a direct correlation to theme, I feel it is much too safe.

Mehreen: I really like this, but I guess it just isn't blowing me away. Maybe I am in the mood for something more artistic? The water is there and you look like a model. So I guess it's a little safe too, but better than Shilpa.