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Self-portrait.

This was taken for round two of LJs Next Top Model [link] along the theme of 'stars of the silver screen'. I didn't do as well as I would of liked because I didn't have the time or the resources to plan anything, but I like this picture. The title, "Englands's Sweetheart", is in reference to the Courtney Love album "America's Sweetheart". I wasn't intentionally trying to look like Courtney, but someone mentioned in the comments that I did. I think they were trying to use it as an insult, but I'm not insulted in the slightest. "I don't ge the zinzi appeal...that set looks like a 14 year old courtney love" was the exact comment, but at the end of the day I'm not your average pretty girl, I have a strong personality and that's going to show through in my photos. You either love it or hate it. My set may not of been traditional Hollywood Glamour but at least I didn't copy the inspiration shots provided - I done my own thing, and in that sense I'm happy with the photos I produced. They may not be what other people wanted to see but I didn't go into this to be anything other than myself. "You look like Cristina Aguilara, and i dont think its a good thing. It just didnt fit the style, it felt like you broke away from the topic trying to do your own thing" was another comment I received. Don't get me wrong, I am greatful for everyone being so honest & although I didn't intentionally try to 'break away from the topic & do my own thing' I add my own twist on everything. I think, honestly, that many people hated me in this competion from the start because I don't fit their idealistic views on what beauty is (and OMG everyone only voted for me because I have pink hair.. pah) but that's fine by me. If I get voted out this round I'll know that I did the best that I could and I just wasn't what other people wanted to see. Fine by me. I'll still do the photosets for each challenge, they just won't be posted as part of the competition. No big loss. You either love me or you hate me; that's life.


This image is © Copyright me, Zinzi Graham, and cannot be used without my expressed written permission.
In simple terms: DON'T STEAL.

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:iconsp1nderella:
wow, you're very beautiful. :D
:iconjuno001:
You either love me or you hate me; that's life?

What if I dont do either? Then I don't know you

I like the shot, the lipstick is far too overdone, but Ill refrain from criticising. Good luck in the... challenge, if theres a way I can vote for you, feel free to tell me.

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I'd strayed on my knees, to a bottomless cage; where they throw dollar bills and hope to be saved.
:iconketcia:
Wow .. very cool
:icondrummer-chik:
I think this i gorgeous!
It's different from the norm', you're not a fake looking girl, wonderful shot.

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Lana :blackrose: - :heart: RIP JP. :sadangel:

Nothing Is More Painful Than Regret.
:icontouchofdust:
Erm, what? The point I was putting across is that LJs Top Model is in fact a competition. Everyone has an opinion on each of the girls. I'm the type of girl, it seems, that you either love or you hate. That's how I've always been. A lot of people can't handle me, others love me - same goes for this competition. Some of the people love me for whatever reason, others absolutely hate me. So yes, that is life.

The lipstick is meant to be like that. If it wasn't the effect I was going for I wouldn't of done it, you know?
:icondrummer-chik:
You're very welcome!

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Lana :blackrose: - :heart: RIP JP. :sadangel:

Nothing Is More Painful Than Regret.
:iconxenagurl750:
ABSOLUTELY stunning!! the contrast is amazing and the framing is perfect! :D what a wonderful portrait! the pose is great as well - very cute :clap:

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:star: I have discovered photography. Now I can kill myself. I have nothing else to learn. - Pablo Picasso
I EAT ART THEIVES FOR DINNER!!! :chainsaw:
:iconcjrogers1993:
I was thinking about holding a compition called Project Lens...and you guessed right! It's for photographers as well as photomanipulators. It will follow the same format as PD but it will be every 2 weeks because photographers need more time to lay out the lighting and stuff (my dad's a photographer). Contestnats in PD are eligable to compete if they wish. If more than 10 photographers and photomanipulators want to compete, i'll have to narrow it down. I was wondering if you would like to compete. If so, send me a note.

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I have always tried to design things that are unapologetically beautiful, and I don't think there's anything wrong with that. If I can inspire an appreciation for grace and elegance, that would be the ultimate fulfillment of my life's ambition.
:icongaucheriex:
Awesome pose, I love your dress. :P

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