Ah... Now I can't wait for scores...

I just want to say that I really enjoyed being in this competition because it was my first, and if there ever is a cycle two, I would definitely love to join again...

May the best person win!

Eep those are really cute cookie. Time to get nervous me thinks!

Well guys, I’m writing up my scores now… And I’ve got to say - it’s been quite a journey. This competition couldn’t have happened without every single one of you who entered and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. You guys have grown in your skills so much from the beginning of this competition, many of you believed you didn’t have it in you to get as far as you did, but there you were, excelling even your own expectations.
You are all welcome back next cycle to compete again, to try your hand at winning. Remember, it doesn’t matter if you win or lose; the only thing that matters is that you have fun.

Cookie: You have come a long way since the beginning with the blank wall behind your model as she cooked in her kitchen without chairs. I’ve enjoyed watching you grow as your pictures have evolved into something else altogether, gaining character as your model grew into almost a real person with those hopes and dreams of owning her restaurant. I’m so happy that you entered this competition and even happier that you have made it this far. Well done.

Rob: You’ve done amazingly, you didn’t believe you’d get past the first round, but you made it all the way to the finals. Your pictures have astounded all of us in their growth, and the story you have weaved with your character. Thank you for taking the time to participate and making this competition all the better.

Thea: I’m not going to say that you are a shoe-in for winner, because there is always a chance for improvement in those who haven’t had as much time to learn, as you found out by the two relative newcomers joining you in the finals. You too have grown in your skills in this competition as you have in every competition you have entered. I am so thankful that you entered this competition, and so pleased you have made it this far.



I also want to thank all of the judges fr helping keep this competition going when I lost my laptop. You guys are awesome, thank you so so much <3

Now back to my scoring :p

bah... you guys are really really good. the entries are awesome. I just want to make you all winners and call it a day. LOL. but yes like nikki, I shall get back to scoring Good job my dears!

erf! that's a GREAT entry, cookie! Good luck to both of you!



*sneaks off to flush screen shots down the drain*

Mia! So good to see you! I would also by no means say I am a shoe-in for the win. Like you I am extremely impressed with the improvements that every single person who has been in this competition has shown! Cookie and Proverb, you have done an amazing job for the finals. I am seriously honored to be in the finals with people who are new to modeling. That is an amazing feat and you should be proud of yourselves!

Now back to my nervous waiting for the scores

I am so grateful to everybody for allowing me to enter this competition, it really has been a learning experience and I have learnt so much... I would like to thank all the dropouts, without whom I never would have reached this stage! I have come very close to last in all of these assignments so the dropouts need to be thanked!

I would also like to thank the judges for scoring my entries and giving advice on how to improve! And finally I would like to thank my fellow finalists Proverb and Thea, you guys are seriously amazing and I love and remember all of your entries from the beginning. You have been such amazing competition and I have become better because you guys inspire me to be better!

/end of speech

Can't wait for scores!

First off, let me just say - WOW! You all really brought your A-Game this round and it was a really difficult round to judge. You may notice that this was possibly the CLOSEST finale ever! I had to enlist my hubby's help as an "outsider's" voice this time - it was just that neck and neck!!

So, thank you all for giving us your best and wowing us and sticking with the competition! Without further ado...I give you Cycle One's winner.......
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Trey Michaels

Composition: 34/40
Creativity: 35/40
Background: 32/40

Comments:
Rach: I really love how you revolve all your entries with the unicorn. I really like your second picture. Good lighting and use of space
Nikki: I know I say it a lot, but you’ve really grown in your photo taking skills since the beginning J It’s great that he already had his happily ever after, his Unicorn. He has been such a perfect character to follow the story of. Congratulations for making it this far
Angie: Wow I really like how your story ends! (For now!) At least you found your unicorn and she found hers, right? As long as everyone's happy, it's all good. Really great pictures! You have amazing graphics *_*
Cami: I'm so glad his HEA ended up with his unicorn! His head looks twisted at an awkward angle in that first picture - though I know that's a game issue as of late. Great job and good work getting to the finals!

Total: 101/120



Maya Hall

Composition: 33/40
Creativity: 34/40
Background: 33/40

Comments:
Rach: Loving her facial expressions! I never liked taking pictures when there’s alot of sunlight due to shadows but you managed pretty well with it! Great story too and I am glad she found her happily ever after
Nikki: Another gorgeous entry. Had to read through it once or twice to take in the depth, but I loved it. Brad’s face in the second picture has me cracking up. Sadly it kind of draws the attention away from Maya. Congratulations for making it this far
Angie: Once again a magnificent entry! I love love love this, Maya and that (yummy yummy yummy) guy are suuuupah cute together, and the babiessss! THE BEBES. Gah! Loved this, great job! <3
Cami: Girl needs some self confidence! She's lovely and perfect . Her expression in the date picture really stood out to me. I'm glad she got her HEA with a great guy! Wonderful work Thea and congrats on the finals!

Total: 100/120



Dana Prescott

Composition: 32/40
Creativity: 32/40
Background: 35/40

Comments:
Rach: Beautiful story, and love the ending Great improvement!
Nikki: I can’t believe he stood her up! Doesn’t he know she could poison him if he was mean to her? At least she had Wilbur to lean on, what a lovely guy. Another set of glorious pictures from you, dear. As I say a lot, you’ve grown quite a bit since this competition. Congratulations for making it this far
Angie: This was definitely my favorite. Just because that's happened to a lot of people and honestly, Dana handled it so well! I wish we could have seen his face but ^_^ Great entry either way! <333
Cami: I absouletely LOVE all the attention you put into setting your scenes this time! The bistro and the happy family in the background really just complete these scenes! You made such a great improvement over the course of the competition! Good job!!

Total: 99/120

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As you can see, y'all were each only one point apart!! Good job to everyone and congrats to Trey on his win!

WHAT???
There's a mistake in the tallies! I'm sure of it! Thea's and Cookie's entries were so much better than mine! They really do deserve this more than I do!

Thank you Rach, Nikki, Angie and Cami for the chance to let Trey's story be told! Thanks to all of the great people that participated from the start! I truly believe I should not have made it this far and that I should not have won, but it would seem I was wrong!

Again, thank you!

Well deserved, Proverb! I told you that you should have more faith in your abilities! And look where your talents have got you! Well done!

To Thea as well! Such beautiful pictures and storylines really made you deserving of a high place!

I'm actually really pleased with my place, I was expecting it but that doesn't mean I am disappointed! I'm actually really happy that I managed to improve so much and I have all of you to thank! I loved this competition and wouldn't hesitate to join cycle two!

I'm really prone to long speeches...

Congratulattionnnsss

I'll get working on your prizes now.

Cookie, since you got third place you get a signature, is there a way I can contact you to send it to you? [Tumblr, Twitter, etc]

Hmm... You can just send it by email...

Second place! I actually could not be happier! Proverb I think you truly deserved to win. You have come a long way from the start of the competition and your story has only continued to develop the whole way through.
Cookie you have also done amazingly throughout the comp and you should definitely keep trying out for more of them.
Glad I could take part in this and hopefully I'll see you all around the forums and on tumblr.

CookieDough987 wrote:Well deserved, Proverb! I told you that you should have more faith in your abilities! And look where your talents have got you! Well done!

To Thea as well! Such beautiful pictures and storylines really made you deserving of a high place!

I'm actually really pleased with my place, I was expecting it but that doesn't mean I am disappointed! I'm actually really happy that I managed to improve so much and I have all of you to thank! I loved this competition and wouldn't hesitate to join cycle two!

I'm really prone to long speeches...

miadarkdecider wrote: Congratulattionnnsss

I'll get working on your prizes now.

Cookie, since you got third place you get a signature, is there a way I can contact you to send it to you? [Tumblr, Twitter, etc]

altheaquin wrote:Second place! I actually could not be happier! Proverb I think you truly deserved to win. You have come a long way from the start of the competition and your story has only continued to develop the whole way through.
Cookie you have also done amazingly throughout the comp and you should definitely keep trying out for more of them.
Glad I could take part in this and hopefully I'll see you all around the forums and on tumblr.

Thank you all! I truly don't think I deserved to win! All in all, Cookie and Thea were much better throughout the competition!
This was not my first modeling competition, but it has been a looooong time since I had even visited the official forums! I made it to the finals of that one, but dropped out! (lighting wasn't an issue back then)