Photoshoot #4 - Political Issues

[Team XY]

The political issue that I had for this photoshoot was pro-freedom of expression.  The main focus of this photo is the individuality of the characters.  What even makes it more interesting is that all of the characters are modeled by just one person, Ichigo. I liked how each character had their own style that is completely different that from the other three which showcases individuality.  The other aspect that gives each character more depth of individuality is the personalities that they are invoking that no two Ichigo are doing the exact same one.  So use of one model to express four different distinct styles and personalities allows the individualism of the characters to shine through because they have the freedom to express themselves. 

[Janice Dickinson]

I'm not entirely sure freedom of expression is the best issue to go with here. Judging by your explanation, and your picture, I believe perhaps the concept of individuality and noncomformism may have been a better issue to tackle with this picture. Freedom of expression still works, and I realise that people, especially muslim women, have a huge battle with freedom of expression in the way that they are dressed. So I can see the idea behind that. Fashion, some great street fashion from all four Ichigos. I especially like it on albino Ichigo and hair clip Ichigo. Modelling is basic, and works well for catalogue. It does do its job, because I really want some of those clothes now, even though they'd look awful on me (But I'd still look better than that time Morgan tried to dress me). Overall, I'm pretty pleased with this attempt.

[Team XY]

Thank you Janice and I agree with you I probably could have a picked a better issue that fits the photo more accurately than freedom of expression. At the time I selected the issue I picked a rather broad issue so that I wouldn't be eliminating any of the other possible photo submissions I was considering at the time. I had several photos that I could submit under "gay rights" and if I pushed it a certain way "healthcare/mental health" that would've worked under this as well so that is why it is vague but still works into the concept of the shoot with the picture. I thought in my description I explained how individuality is a part of freedom of speech, I wasn't completely sober when I wrote it so not sure if it was clear enough to you and the other judges.

[Janice Dickinson]

I don't doubt you have a lot of Ichigo for gay rights.

[Hikaru Utada]

As soon as I saw your political issue, I saw the connection in your shot. I agree with Janice that you could have chosen a different issue that would have been a better match for the photo, but the one you chose works well-enough. You do have 4 different looks going on here, but at the core, they all still feel like you to me. Normally, that's a good thing, but with your theme, I would have liked a couple of the looks to not feel at all like you. I do really like the styling of all 4 of your looks here and I love that you're giving us different angles. You're facing forward in one shot, giving us 3/4 turns in different directions with two others, and giving us a profile with the last. Very good variety there and is probably my favorite aspect of the photo.

[Morgan Freeman]

Morgan: Four men in the one photo, sounds like a movie I would want to be a part of.
Half of me understands the connection between freedom of expression and your photo and half of me doesn't understand that connection. I can see how the different personalities and fashion makeups of these handsome men represents freedom to express who you are. However when I think of freedom of expression I think of it literally in regards to free expression of opinions, ideals and beliefs. Individuality or nonconformity as Janice mentioned would have fit this photo better. In regards to your modelling I enjoy the androgyny, fashion and the hint of muscly goodness underneath your various getups. However the artistic detail in your face is lacking.