Photoshoot 1: Persona

[Natalie Portman]

The Natural Beauty



For this persona, I saw a lot of people were doing exotic themes to try and be original. However, the amount of high-fashion shots going on, I thought it'd be more original to do something a little simpler. This IS from a photoshoot, and I wanted to capture Natalie in a more relaxed setting, to show off how naturally pretty she is. No crazy outfits, just her and a beautiful smile. I hope you guys enjoy!

[Émilie Simon]

Emilie: When I hear "Natural beauty" for the name a photoshoot, I expect I simple, clean beauty shot to showcase all your amazing features (Like Kiera's covergirl shot, you know?). I'm disappointed I couldn't see that, but I can see why you'd choose this photo of Natalie acting natural. It's really one of two ways this theme could have gone. Like some other submissions this week, I feel it's a bit candid, but I think you've done a good job of looking candid and natural, and not look like a hot mess.

[Amanda Kimmel]

Amanda:
This looks natural, though candid
You are relaxed and just being you
But it's generic and just good
It should be a bit more lively too

You know I do like risk-takers
And, yes, one you definitely are
You're safe for now, but step it up
Stay like this, you won't make it too far

[Yoona Im]

Yoona: I think you can do better than this, Natalie. It feels too simple and I don't like your styling very much but I can see the potential in you. I really like you smile though, Very natural..

[Emma Watson]

Emma: I like the simple and naturalness of this shot, and ordinarily I'd say it's a little too safe, but that's really the persona more than anything else. I think it's definitely natural, and the outfit is cute, so well done.