Photo Shoot #8 - 7 Deadly Sins

[Jensen Ackles]

PRIDE


I feel like this picture more than makes up for that by adequately representing this sin. Pride is defined as excessive belief in ones own abilities. It can also be seen as vanity. This photo shows Ariel in a very over-confident manner. Much like myself in real life, I'm fully aware I'm the shit and that shines through in this photo.

Jensen: I really like this Ariel. You look so, well if you were human, I would say Air Brushed. And someone who is really vain and proud of their looks would totally air brush a portrait of themselves. Your expression and pose scream Pride to me so great job there! I love that right hand too. This is beautiful!!!

Doctor: You nailed the theme, but if I'm honest...it's kind of dull. I feel like you should've played off pride more than you actually did. Grab a mirror, a hair brush, glam up, etc. I feel like this was good, but you missed the chance for it to be great.

Rei: Eh, the size isn't too far on the large size, so it's not a big deal for me. I can see the theme in this shot, but I'm left a little underwhelmed overall. It's a very beautiful shot, but I think you've set the bar so high that this is just a bit of a let down. However, you know you'll be fine with this.

GLUTTON



Gluttony is the over-indulgence of food to the point of extravagance and waste. So it isn’t just about eating a lot and being fat. Putting excess time and effort into the preparation of food is seen as extravagant and wasteful as well. Especially when all that food isn't even going to be eaten

So with that being said, I think this picture depicts gluttony very well because it’s an extreme glamorization of a Princess Tea Party. 1) Glorious, dreamy, unrealistic setting. 2) More treats than she could possibly fit into her Disney shaped body. 3) And my favorite, she’s being handfed. There is no more glamorous way to eat than being handfed, amiright? Even though Anna’s in the picture with her, the big purple cape forces more attention on Elsa and makes her the focal point of the picture. And though she’s in profile, you feel a lot of attitude and confidence in what she’s doing. She’s the Queen, she will have her tea time EXACTLY like she wants it.

Jensen: I'm glad you explained about the extravagance as well as excess. You are correct, gluttony is not only about being fat. Your plate is overflowing with treats, that alone screams Glutton to me. I love this photo on a whole. It's visually appealing. I think this is a fantastic representation of your sin.

Doctor: To me it feels like you're stretching the definition a smidge to make it fit more with the photo, but I don't think it's needed. What I got from the photo and what I feel you're essentially saying...is this is the type of gluttony you'd expect from the rich. I fully agree with it and I think you're a bitch for turning your sister into a slave. LMAO! Lovely profile, but you don't demand the shot like you have previously. I think you'll be fine though.

Rei: Gluttony tends to be one of the harder sins to pull off in my experience, but you've done it well here. You're back to having your normal proportions and it's visually more appealing, so you're back on the upswing. I love how much time it seems like it took to make this shot, too. Beautiful scene, you look good, and you've met the requirements of the shoot. Good work.

LUST



Instead of going full blown slut rule 34 cumshot lustbag, I'm going for perhaps a more personification of the sin.

The sin of lust should come as obvious here, despite the lack of provocative activities or posing. Lust is the sin of desire, and I think you can see a lot of desire in the eyes. Lust is also often disguised as love, hence the love themes in the picture, but as you can see, they're on fire, representing the burning passion that comes with lust (and also the punishment in hell for lusty individuals). Also present is the bow of an Erote, more specifically, Himeros, the god of sexual desire and unrequited love - also known as Lust. I hope I can make you lust for more.

Jensen: I agree about the desire. You dont' have to look lustful to represent lust. This photo is desirable for sure. You are gorgeous and the bow and arrow make me think of Cupid of course, and so many times love just turns out to be lust. Oh, I just saw you actually commented on the bow and arrow and that's fantastic as well. Good job Emma. I also love your eyes here.

Doctor: *looks at you people like you're delusional*
Really? Lack of provocative posing? You have an arrow positioned right in front of your cooch. Pretty sure that constitutes provocative. lol The only negative I have for this is that the flaming flower steals a bit of your spotlight. This wasn't much of a challenge choice for you, but great job overall.

Rei: It may be expected of you to take this sin, but hey, someone else should have beaten you to it. The color scheme, the fire, the heart and roses motif in the background, the prop, the posing, all of it fits with your sin this round. It's definitely a solid shot. We've seen more memorable ones from you, but this one's still pretty strong.

ENVY

Jensen: I wish you would have posted a reason you went with this. I know it's green and that's envy to a tee, but we need a bit more reasoning behind your thoughts. I wouldn't worry though, unless you're in the bottom against Ariel lol, you've done well enough you might survive this round.

Doctor: Just no. You already know why.

Rei: The only connection I really see here is through the old phrase "green with envy". Beyond that, it's hard to see the connection here. You know this isn't your strongest showing, already, though.

GREED

I went with this picture because the environment is set in a fancy masquerade party where it gives off an aura of greed. To commit the sin of greed is to be in a possession of so much wealth while there are others who are suffering and yet you crave more. I really like the attire that Morrigan has on. Just like several of the outfits she has worn so far, this one is different while still having features that make it a similar look. The outfit already is a huge upgrade from the tattered clothes Morrigan is use to wearing normally. The dress is fully made and the necklace has more to it. Though there's a guy in the picture, I feel he doesn't steal any of the attention. For one, he has the mask on which covers his face. Second, his eyes go straight to Morrigan while Morrigan's eyes are set on the viewer. One critique I had with first was the picture itself with how it was drawn. It looks as if it was knitted instead of drawn. Then I thought about it and felt the style helps sell the sin even more because it looks like an equisite tapestry that was hand woven which would have been extremely expensive to create with such details of the decadence of the party. Although I would have liked to do wrath, I'm happy I was able to find something for my selected sin.
Also like how piercing Morrigan's eyes are. Her left eye is even able to shine through her hair and the shade beneath it.



Jensen: Ok, after looking this over and reading your blurb, I get it now. At first I was like meh but then you helped sell your photo. I definitely see Greed here. You are correct about the nose, it's awful. But your eyes and the connection with the "camera" are fantastic. This is good.

Doctor: I don't see greed at all. Even after reading your info. I just don't see it. The modeling is really good. You steal the spotlight and the face (especially the eyes) are sooo deliciously devious. The art style is different and nearly made me mark you down for poor quality...until I realized it was intentional. xD Overall, good...but the lack of theme will mark you REALLY low for me. I wish you the best though.

Rei: You definitely stretched to meet your theme here. I love the amount of thought you put behind meeting the theme. I also love that you're giving us a sense of fashion from the shot. The theme connection could have been stronger, the checkerboard pattern on the shot is a little distracting, and your face is a bit on the scary side. It's a mixed bag for me here.

SLOTH



Rapunzel: Sloth can be defined as physical laziness and spiritual laziness. Failing to develop spiritually is key to becoming guilty of sloth. In the Christian faith, sloth rejects grace and God. The hand symbolize the Guidance from God and Rapunzel refused to accept that. Also this week, I decided to submit a very different look for Rapunzel. I'm serving the chubby realness in my photo. I hope you guys can see what I tried to portray this week. Fingers crossed

Jensen: Perfect! You really nailed this theme. The way you're slouching and the ashtray is just there. It's fantastic. I have nothing negative to say here.

Doctor: I get the theme. It's quite clear and in that regard, you nailed it. The problem is the HORRIBLE modeling here. I'm the reverse of Jensen in that there isn't anything I DO like. There's a way to do lazy while still remaining beautiful and having some dignity. You look like a bloated drunk girl about to fall asleep.

Jensen: I didn't comment on the bloated looking part which I will now. I find that it fits with the theme at hand. I honestly think bloated drunk girl about to fall asleep just makes it more fitting to sloth. That's just my opinion, so remember Rapunzel, there's three judges to impress, I'm not going to be enough.

Doctor: *looks at Jensen*


Rei: I'm going to have to side with the Doctor here. You've met the theme very well, but it came at the expense of you. You look pretty bloated here and it's not flattering. I feel like I'm probably in the middle of the other two judges. Your theme is enough to balance out the bloating to make for a middle-of-the-road shot for me.

WRATH

Jensen: You're missing an explanation. I mean, we get it, it's obvious, but would have been nice for you to explain your choice. The angry expression and the storm brewing around you, scream Wrath, so that's perfect. The only problem I have is that you've left it up to your background to sell the whole sin. You're not the only one, but most others have an interaction with their sin as well. But this is good, so no worries.

Doctor: I'm fine without an explanation. You guys shouldn't need them anyway. Your work should speak for itself and not rely on you convincing us. My opinion at least. Personally, I think this is perfect. I know instantly which deadly sin and I can feel the rage. You give us great form, great posing, great scenery and you just did amazing. *claps*

Rei: You didn't need a description for this shot. I can easily see the Wrath here and you look good while doing it. It's a crime you haven't gotten an FCO, yet, so hopefully that problem will be rectified this round.

Jensen: Descriptions were mandatory, it was in the directions for the challenge. Just saying.