Photoshoot #7 - Try It on My Own

[Gwen Stefani]

The song and the music video for Try It on My Own are both about Whitney breaking the pre-conceived notions about how things are supposed to work. She decides that she will do things her own way regardless of whether or not they are perceived to be the correct way of doing things.



Here Gwen is doing things her own way and breaking preconceived notions. She is modeling an avant garde dress in an alleyway with motorcycles; going against what many would expect to see in a photoshoot considering the way she's styled. Gwen also keeps the stern, strong expression of a woman who has chosen to go her own way, like Whitney chose.

[Bethany Joy Galeotti]

Beth: The setting here is great. I think you always nailed the setting part. You always giving us something interesting, but when it come to your face, you failed to impress me on that part. Not so sure about the styling. It's memorable but wasn't sure about it. I think the connection between the song and the photo is there.

[Amanda Kimmel]

Amanda: The connection to the song is there, but this photo isn't strong. Your face looks... how to put it... pudgy, almost masculine. I like the outfit somewhat, but find it to be a bit over-the-top when compared to Whitney's more traditional garb - this song was more than likely directed at her black supremacist critics who wanted her to be an R&B/soul singer, and she didn't want that. She wanted to do what she wanted to do, not what other people told her to do, and for that she gets a lot of respect from me. You are showing this in a very different way, and you manage to make it memorable - but not necessarily for the right reasons. I love the settings, and your outfit is... yeah. Again, your face is what kills it for me. I don't mean to be insultive, but you don't look very attractive in this picture, and I know you can do better than that. So... I'm really mixed this week, sorry :/

[Anna Wintour]

Anna: I understand your interpretation of the song, with the whole "I don't care what other people think" idea, but you can't forget that this is a modeling competition, and this tomboy expression and pose of yours has really drained you of your beauty. The dress also overwhelms you here, and since this song is clearly about your strength and independence, I think it would have worked better if you took control of your outfit, not the other way around (all we see is one arm and your head...if we saw both arms and more of your bare shoulder and neck, I think you would look much more powerful, but as is, you are almost completely hidden).

[Joan Rivers]

Joan: You’re the different and unique model left in the game. I agree with Beth on how you give us a fantastic setting and story but your face kills it. I think you understood and Whitney part of the task but the pose and face is just dull. We always look at you before the setting, think about that next time.