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Post by Liv Tyler on Apr 6, 2012 16:57:40 GMT -7
Oh, goodness me. It's Covergirl week again. I got eliminated by the Covergirl shoot last time around, so hopefully this time I can redeem myself and take this thang all the way. Foundation is a really hard product to emphasize, but I tried to get a shot where the focus was really drawn to the face overall, instead of the lips or eyes (which is hard with Liv, since her lips and eyes are both incredibly expressive). Hope you enjoy it! <3 (PS - Fun story: I was actually in Berlin yesterday, and tried to get into the Tierpark to try and find the statue of Terpsichore, maybe do a little real-life modelling for you guys. Tragically, I couldn't find the right area. But I tried!) (PPS - Another fun story: I went to a convention in Cardiff a few weeks ago, and actually got to see my judging alter-ego Karen Gillian. Didn't get to talk to her, but she was about ten feet away from me. It was pretty awesome.) |
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Post by Janice Dickinson on Apr 6, 2012 21:11:41 GMT -7
Janice: This could probably work as an advertisement for another brand, but it's not for CoverGirl. Your skin does look flawless, and the coverage is even. Your eyes and lips do stand out, but they're not stealing the spotlight away from your skin. But as I said, not for CoverGirl.
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Post by Liv Tyler on Apr 7, 2012 0:55:18 GMT -7
I'm confused. I'm emphasizing the correct feature to correspond with the product that we're showcasing. It's a shot of me modelling against a plain background, which is what Covergirl shots almost always are. What makes this not Covergirl?
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Post by Janice Dickinson on Apr 7, 2012 5:43:58 GMT -7
Janice: Well, cover girl has a certain look to it. Covergirl is a simple back ground, simple pose, simple wardrobe, simple styling (Neither Charlize's or my photo last season were suitable for covergirl for that matter too). There's just a bit too much going on in this photo. It is all the cause of the jacket.
Does that make sense?
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Post by Amanda Lee Kimmel on Apr 7, 2012 6:35:43 GMT -7
Gemma posted a photo not suitable for CoverGirl too, you know... I will judge when not mobile as to better assess quality  |
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Post by Janice Dickinson on Apr 7, 2012 7:02:28 GMT -7
Yes, I do know. But I was using a most recent example.
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Post by Liv Tyler on Apr 7, 2012 12:41:00 GMT -7
Janice: Well, cover girl has a certain look to it. Covergirl is a simple back ground, simple pose, simple wardrobe, simple styling (Neither Charlize's or my photo last season were suitable for covergirl for that matter too). There's just a bit too much going on in this photo. It is all the cause of the jacket. Does that make sense? Well... given that I specifically chose this photo over others because the outfit didn't draw attention away from the face, and that the winner and runner-up of last season apparently also didn't meet those criteria... not really. And I'm honestly not trying to be argumentative or anything. I just simply don't see how this photo doesn't meet those criteria. I think the jacket's very understated and doesn't detract focus from the face at all, and I think the rest of the photo overall meets the criteria that you suggested. But that's just my opinion... |
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Post by Amanda Lee Kimmel on Apr 7, 2012 13:30:19 GMT -7
Amanda: I see "breezy" and I see "beautiful." Seriously THOSE EYES ARE AMAZING. This is really the first time I've taken notice of just how blue those pupils are. My eyes are drawn right to them - and it's not because of makeup. You are showing off the blush well - your face is amazing, and your hair is great too. I personally do see Janice's point, but really, this COULD work for CoverGirl. The background is boring enough and it's definitely good modeling. This is something that goes beyond what CoverGirl is about while still staying true to it. I personally love this. Great work, Liv |
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Post by Morgan Freeman on Apr 7, 2012 14:46:38 GMT -7
Morgan: It is hard for you miss Liv, because you have so many striking features as you said such as your lips and eyes. Like Amanda I am immediately drawn into those beautiful blue eyes and pink lips, but I also notice your clean, smooth, beautifully outlined facial features. This photo combines all your amazing features together well and makes a great shot. I like the edginess to this photo with the jacket and the long wavy hair as well, I think you have pulled this off well.
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Post by Janice Dickinson on Apr 7, 2012 18:06:12 GMT -7
I think it would have worked better if you zoomed in a bit more. The jacket is understated, but it's still there. I know this is an actual cosmetics ad for Givenchy foundation. But Givenchy isn't CoverGirl. It could work as a CoverGirl ad. We'll see what we can do.  |
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Post by Liv Tyler on Apr 8, 2012 0:53:41 GMT -7
Fair enough. I definitely would have played with the cropping a bit, but it was impossible to find a larger version of the picture that didn't have text all over it, and I didn't want to try making it bigger myself, since that's what got me eliminated last round. :/
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Post by Lana Del Ray on Apr 8, 2012 6:38:26 GMT -7
Lana: I love your beautiful blue eyes in this photo. Your skin looks great but I agree with Janice, the zoom up version look so much better since we can focus to your face directly. I really like the angle but I think your face expression could be better. But overall, you look beautiful. Good job
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Post by Zooey Deschanel on Apr 8, 2012 10:07:58 GMT -7
Zooey: As a picture and as a picture where your skin is supposed to look beautiful, I really like this photo. However, I have to agree with Janice in one area: this doesn't really read CoverGirl to me. This looks a little more high-fashion or possibly a little more artistic, while CoverGirl tends to be very commercial. Other than the brand feeling off, I really like this picture, though.
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