Photoshoot #7 ~ Whitney Houston Tribute

[Emmy Rossum]

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On the day that you left me
You said you had no regrets
There's a bond between us
That hasn't been broken yet
And the feelings between us
Will never diappear
How can you be far away
When your spirit's here?

I'll wait for you
The thought that keeps me going each day
Is I believe you still love me
I love you more than words can say...
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- from "You're Still My Man."

In looking through Whitney's catalogue, this song really stood out to me, because to me it painted me this picture of her just waiting patiently, not willing to let her love die away. It wasn't defiant, it wasn't angry, it was just this steady belief that love would win out in the end, no matter how long she had wait.

This photo really captured that emotion for me. It's about standing there and waiting for your love to come back, and being willing to wait forever if that's what it takes, because you know that when they finally get back, it will totally be worth it.

Hope you like it.

[Emmy Rossum]

Also, because I know that this isn't one of Whitney's better-known songs, here's a video.

[Amanda Kimmel]

Amanda: I really like your outfit here. It's very stylish and fashionable, and you wear it really well. The lipstick also matches your shirt, and I like little things like that. I also like the angle here - we can still see your face, and we can still see that you're almost sad, waiting, thinking of someone - I can totally relate to that. I see how it relates to the song - you're definitely lost in thought, trying to be strong. Waiting is something that suffices well. I think your hair is just okay, however - but at least it isn't in the way. The biggest complaint I have, however, is the boring background. Why aren't you in the cafe where you first met? Why aren't you in a place where you might see him? Why are you in a studio? Overall, this is strong, but the lack of setting makes it lose its luster. It's not memorable, since the story isn't what it could be. Still, good job!

[Bethany Joy Galeotti]

Beth: I'm a little bit torn for you this week. I like the styling. Definitely gorgeous. And I can feel your emotion from the body language but I wish, we can see you face more since I think it should be the main element when you're trying to portray sadness in a photo. But, as I said before, I do like your styling.

[Anna Wintour]

Anna: I must admit, I am rather underwhelmed by this photo. When listening to the song, Whitney is fighting to hang on to her man, unwilling to truly let him go, but I don't really see that here with you. Beth and Amanda mentioned sadness, but in my opinion this song is more about hope and never giving up: "You're still my man, nothing can change it."

I think your pose and expression are subtle and quite beautiful, I just don't really see that "fighting spirit" she portrays in the song. I agree with the other judges that the styling is lovely; and overall, I do see how this shot relates to the song, I just wish there was more to it.

[Joan Rivers]

Joan: You look like you have given up. I like the styling and concept. But your face is very weak here. The pose and the head down helps see sad but you’re just looking down. Yeah your grey background is boring but it makes your outfit pop out. In the lyrics it says “I’ll wait for you” which you pointed out, and I don’t see that. Like I said, you look more like you given up on the love you had rather than hoping it comes back.