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COLE: Previously
on Exposure...
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Today is all
about photojournalism.
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MARILYN: I'm ready.
Let's go.
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Yeah.
Whoo!
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KRYS: Do you want to laugh
and smile and stuff?
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I think that might
be really cute.
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More sprinkles!
Really go big with the sprink.
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JOSE: Stand together
a little closer.
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I wanted to focus
on just the food.
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COLE: It's hard for me
to believe
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that there's no approach
inside that truck.
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Marilyn, you get immunity
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in the next
Portfolio Challenge.
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MARILYN: No way.
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‐ Your next
Portfolio Challenge,
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you will be paired
with local entrepreneurs
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that immigrated
from another country.
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JOSE: Looking into the camera.
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I have to come through,
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and I have to make
the top three.
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I'm so nervous right now.
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KRYS: I know this seems like me
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doing my weird surrealist art.
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COLE: Jose, you are the winner
of this challenge
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and the second member
of our final three.
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Tommy, congratulations.
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Krys,
you have been eliminated.
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‐ Go win for me, okay?
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COLE: Ready, set, shoot!
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[upbeat drum music]
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I'm Cole Walliser,
director, photographer,
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and content creator.
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‐ And I'm Cat Jimenez,
photography and founder
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of Month of Photography LA.
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‐ And this is Exposure.
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‐ The first ever phone
photography competition show.
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‐ I got this!
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‐ Where eight crazy talented
photographers
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are put to the test
in a variety of challenges
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testing their mobile
photography skills.
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♪ ♪
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[dramatic music]
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♪ ♪
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‐ Oh, what an empty work room.
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‐ It's quiet now.
Last week was pretty intense.
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What do you guys think is next?
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MARILYN: I don't know, but‐‐
‐ Who knows?
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‐ Sad, but I feel a lot better.
Got my Krys shirt on.
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‐ Yeah.
You got the Krys.
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Represent
with the cheetah print.
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‐ That means, Krys,
you've been eliminated.
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You'll be going home tonight.
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‐ This is a platform.
I am so grateful.
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I don't feel sad at all.
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‐ No matter what, we're here,
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and we're top three.
JOSE: Top three.
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‐ Which is insane!
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‐ Give me five.
That's so sick.
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Oh, you left me hanging.
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MARILYN: It's, like,
mind‐blowing to me
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that I did this,
that I'm even here.
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I'm even in the top three.
Like, it's insane to me.
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Like, all of this feels
extremely surreal.
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‐ What's up?
‐ Hey!
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‐ What's up?
‐ Dang, okay.
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‐ How's it going.
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‐ Turn it on
for the final three.
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‐ Yeah, let's go.
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‐ Congratulations.
The final three.
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‐ Yes.
Yay!
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‐ We made it.
Thank you.
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‐ Since day one
of this competition,
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the three of you have created
outstanding images
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in every challenge imaginable.
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♪ ♪
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There were throwbacks,
dancers...
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‐ You look so good!
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COLE: Musicians.
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From documenting reality
as photojournalists
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to bending reality
using surreal techniques,
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you and your art
have prevailed
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all the way into the end,
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and one of you will win
the grand prize of a $250,000
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photography contract
from Samsung.
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‐ It's pretty crazy.
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‐ I actually do want this.
I want to win this.
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The neighborhood I grew up in,
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I wasn't encouraged
to express myself,
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so I want to start something
to help little kids in my area,
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even if it's buying them
a cell phone
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or just
showing them photography.
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‐ Jose, how does it feel?
‐ I was pretty confident
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coming in,
and then that all broke down.
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CAT: How many photos
did you make in the process?
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‐ Two.
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‐ These are the only two photos
that you took?
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‐ You always want to take
more than two photos.
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JOSE: I will be taking
way more than two shots,
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you know, because I went
from first place
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to almost going home.
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It's a roller coaster.
But yeah,
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I'm gonna see what happens,
and may the best photo win.
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‐ I'm so excited to be here,
and I feel like
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I've proven myself
in a lot of different ways
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that I didn't even think
I could, so let's go.
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‐ I don't know
if I was mentally prepared
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for all the selfies
at the beginning,
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and, like, once we got
past that,
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I've been enjoying myself
a little more.
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But these challenges are‐‐
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I don't think you realize
in the moment
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how many, like, calories
you're burning,
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the stress you're
going through, all that stuff.
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I didn't take care
of myself one day,
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and it caught up with me,
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but I've kind of gotten used
to the flow of this
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and preparing and resting
and hydrating really well
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so that I can just be myself.
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‐ That's great.
‐ Yeah, I'm on
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the Exposure workout plan,
so I'm probably
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really different
from the first episode.
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‐ Any one of you could be
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the final photographer
standing,
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but to win, you have to face
one last challenge.
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All you have to do is take
the photo of a lifetime.
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‐ No big deal.
‐ Oh, no big deal.
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‐ NBD.
‐ Done.
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‐ Oh, just that?
‐ Oh, okay!
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‐ No pressure.
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‐ For this finale challenge,
we're looking for you
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to showcase
your signature style
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in the ultimate photo
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that could take your career
to the next level.
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‐ Sounds cool.
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‐ Each of you will be given
a $7,500 budget
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to get anything
you could possibly need.
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You can use props, models,
pick a location.
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Whatever you want.
It's all up to you.
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‐ That's way more of a budget
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than I've ever worked with,
which is really exciting.
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‐ You'll have your Samsung
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G phones
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to capture
your ultimate photos.
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You have four hours to plan,
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shoot, and edit
the image of a lifetime.
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‐ This is your big shot.
We'll also give you
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something else
that's absolutely priceless.
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‐ What could it be?
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‐ Let's bring out
your assistants.
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[all cheering]
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‐ Oh, my God!
‐ Yay!
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[all talking at once]
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‐ Long time no see!
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TOMMY: We've gotten close
in these weeks,
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and when you go
through an experience
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like, being challenged
day after day,
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I mean, you can't help
but bond.
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‐ So good to see
you guys again!
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‐ Nice to see you.
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‐ The final three.
Each of you will be assisted
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by one of these
amazing photographers.
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We drew your names at random
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to determine who would pick
their assistants first.
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Marilyn?
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‐ Me?
‐ You get first choice.
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‐ Ooh!
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‐ Who is gonna assist you
in the final challenge?
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‐ Can it be random?
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[laughter]
TOMMY: We're doing random.
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‐ I'm gonna pick middle.
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COLE: Krys.
‐ Me.
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You're okay with that?
You want me to help you?
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Yes?
All right.
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Come on, sister!
Let's win!
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‐ The next photographer picking
their assistant is Tommy.
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‐ You guys are both amazing.
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I've been
so inspired by Parker,
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so I would love to choose you.
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‐ I will happily assist you.
‐ Thank you!
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‐ Let's go!
[all cheer]
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JOSE: We're back in it.
Over here.
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‐ This is it.
One image, one final shot.
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Ready?
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‐ Yup.
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‐ Your final challenge
starts now.
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Get the shot!
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CAT: Good luck, you guys!
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MONROE: Whatcha thinking?
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‐ I'm glad you're on my team.
‐ Yes.
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‐ So, this is my concept.
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I'm gonna have
five gangster‐looking people,
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all dressed up.
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People are going
to first see a photo,
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and it's gonna look like
they're holding guns,
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but it's actually
just musical instruments
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and it's a beautiful thing.
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‐ I'm so happy I got you
because I feel like, out
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of everyone in the competition,
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you really understand me
as a person.
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‐ Yeah.
What's your story
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you're telling?
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‐ Kind of like, the inner
demons that we have, you know?
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exploit that inner demon
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when we need to
in emergency times,
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like, when you're feeling
anxiety or loneliness.
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So one of my concepts too,
is to have, like,
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a "in case of emergency,
break glass."
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In our photo, though,
the glass won't be broken
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because we're now at a point
in our lives
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where we don't need
all those vices as much.
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‐ We heal ourselves, yeah.
MARILYN: Yeah, yeah.
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‐ What I'm doing
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by, like, a music video.
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‐ Okay.
‐ It's just like
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all these people.
They're in the TV,
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but they're also in control
of what their world is.
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It's kind of like, controlling
how people see you.
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you can control your narrative,
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which I think is cool.
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‐ Hell yeah!
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‐ So that's kind of,
like, the vibe.
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‐ That's what my art
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TOMMY: Yeah, yeah.
‐ Like, I'm glad we're paired.
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JOSE: I'm not doing
any Photoshop.
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This is straight photo.
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I think Tommy's gonna do
the Photoshop route,
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but, I mean,
I'm a shoot photographer.
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I'm gonna stick to my roots.
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‐ You've gotten this far.
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And you've done amazing
in the competition.
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There's nothing
that you can't‐‐
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you got to worry about nothing.
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‐ And then I can show them
my real style.
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We're taking this home.
‐ Let's go.
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JOSE: I like, this look
from here, maybe?
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Then I want to shoot
in the dirt.
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But yeah, I like, this.
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This looks very gritty.
This looks very my style.
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MONROE: You want to get
the whole bridge at one point?
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JOSE: No, I probably don't.
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I just want to get focused
on like, this area.
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Just so you can get
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MONROE: Right.
That line?
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‐ Yeah.
And you need this in here.
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This is iconic LA.
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It's like, everyone knows
what this is.
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‐ I have a hard exterior,
and coming from the area
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I came from, it was hard.
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You know, my life
could've went any other way.
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Like, I could've ended up
in jail forever.
253
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But I found photography.
I found these outlets.
254
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This is exactly the lighting
that I wanted right here.
255
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I like, that back.
256
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‐ Yeah.
‐ Yeah, it's sick.
257
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People just need an outlet,
and if they have an outlet,
258
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they would be‐‐
their lives would be different.
259
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MONROE: How's this look?
260
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JOSE: No, I want more
of the bridge.
261
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This looks too bare.
Let's keep walking.
262
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We're on a time crunch, man.
263
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[percussive music]
264
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‐ Here with me, hi everybody!
265
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SHANA: Hi.
‐ My name is Marilyn.
266
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‐ Nice to meet you.
I'm Shana.
267
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MARILYN: Nice to meet‐‐
are you special effects lady?
268
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‐ Yes, special effects.
MARILYN: Okay, perfect.
269
00:10:07,398 --> 00:10:08,691
Hair and makeup?
‐ Patrick.
270
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‐ Perfect.
Patrick.
271
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‐ And you're my muse model.
272
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Marilyn.
Nice to meet you.
273
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‐ Nice to meet you.
‐ Okay, so I actually...
274
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privately want you guys
to read this.
275
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This is something I wrote.
276
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If you can,
I want you to read it first,
277
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because you're gonna emulate
a lot of these feelings.
278
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My process is really different,
279
00:10:25,792 --> 00:10:28,294
I feel, than a lot
of other photographers'.
280
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I don't visually see it first.
281
00:10:29,838 --> 00:10:32,841
I write down
a lot of my thoughts,
282
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and I try to visualize
what that looks like.
283
00:10:35,093 --> 00:10:38,012
And sometimes, you know,
the words are very abstract,
284
00:10:38,012 --> 00:10:40,140
and the art
can be abstract too.
285
00:10:40,140 --> 00:10:42,350
The one thing I wanted
to do was,
286
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with the horns that you got,
I was gonna attach them
287
00:10:44,602 --> 00:10:46,563
actually to her hair
instead of her forehead.
288
00:10:46,563 --> 00:10:47,981
‐ Oh.
‐ I think that we can add
289
00:10:47,981 --> 00:10:49,649
more volume
if we wrap her hair around it.
290
00:10:49,649 --> 00:10:51,609
‐100%, yeah.
‐ Yeah.
291
00:10:51,609 --> 00:10:53,153
What I want
you to feel is like,
292
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you're inviting me
into the dark side, basically.
293
00:10:56,364 --> 00:10:58,825
I definitely want
a lot of little details
294
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to be perfect in my concept
295
00:11:00,285 --> 00:11:03,079
because this competition
has given me an opportunity
296
00:11:03,079 --> 00:11:05,248
to show who I really am
and through art.
297
00:11:05,248 --> 00:11:09,252
I really like that you chose
the same hue of red throughout
298
00:11:09,252 --> 00:11:10,420
and that you're
also wearing red.
299
00:11:10,420 --> 00:11:11,880
That's pretty sick.
300
00:11:11,880 --> 00:11:18,720
♪ ♪
301
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TOMMY: Hey, guys.
I'm Tommy.
302
00:11:20,930 --> 00:11:22,515
‐ Hey, I'm Parker.
303
00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,934
TOMMY: I'm going to composite
two images together.
304
00:11:24,934 --> 00:11:27,103
I got, like, these really cool
old‐school, like, TVs
305
00:11:27,103 --> 00:11:29,522
from the '70s and '80s,
and I guess the whole story is,
306
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use your voice
because people are watching.
307
00:11:31,816 --> 00:11:34,194
When I was younger,
I was always an artist,
308
00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:36,196
but didn't believe
I could, like, make a life
309
00:11:36,196 --> 00:11:37,488
for myself doing that.
310
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So I kind of drowned
that voice out.
311
00:11:39,908 --> 00:11:41,367
But then, when I finally
stepped into, like,
312
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I feel like, my purpose,
313
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like, life opened for me.
So that's the idea.
314
00:11:45,830 --> 00:11:51,419
♪ ♪
315
00:11:51,419 --> 00:11:53,421
I kind of see Kenji
in this one.
316
00:11:53,421 --> 00:11:54,422
I feel that vibe.
317
00:11:54,422 --> 00:11:55,590
I'll be bouncing
back and forth.
318
00:11:55,590 --> 00:11:57,008
You know, a lot to juggle.
319
00:11:57,008 --> 00:11:58,301
But you're
gonna basically create‐‐
320
00:11:58,301 --> 00:11:59,510
you're looking into a box.
321
00:11:59,510 --> 00:12:02,388
I got this really cool
vintage TV.
322
00:12:02,388 --> 00:12:03,932
I think
we're gonna go with this one.
323
00:12:03,932 --> 00:12:05,642
♪ ♪
324
00:12:05,642 --> 00:12:07,393
So we built up this set.
325
00:12:07,393 --> 00:12:09,145
I got thermal blankets
that have this kind of fun,
326
00:12:09,145 --> 00:12:12,482
chrome‐y,
tinfoil‐type texture to it.
327
00:12:12,482 --> 00:12:14,400
It is pretty wild
to be in the finale.
328
00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:16,569
I wouldn't have accepted
this opportunity
329
00:12:16,569 --> 00:12:18,321
if I didn't think
I could be here,
330
00:12:18,321 --> 00:12:20,073
but it's one thing to, like,
think that's within you,
331
00:12:20,073 --> 00:12:22,533
and another thing to, like,
actually go and do it.
332
00:12:22,533 --> 00:12:25,578
Now I get to make something
that I could only dream of.
333
00:12:26,704 --> 00:12:28,790
For me,
it's a very personal message
334
00:12:28,790 --> 00:12:30,208
because there's so many people
335
00:12:30,208 --> 00:12:32,377
who don't choose to do
that thing that they want to do
336
00:12:32,377 --> 00:12:35,046
because they're afraid
of other people's opinions.
337
00:12:35,046 --> 00:12:37,674
The main idea is that life
gets really good
338
00:12:37,674 --> 00:12:39,676
when you turn
the volume up on like,
339
00:12:39,676 --> 00:12:42,262
who you are and just, like,
fully embrace, like,
340
00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:45,431
your strengths or weaknesses,
everything about you.
341
00:12:45,431 --> 00:12:47,016
People are worried
about rejections,
342
00:12:47,016 --> 00:12:48,226
you know, being made fun of,
343
00:12:48,226 --> 00:12:50,353
or not being accepted
or not making it.
344
00:12:50,353 --> 00:12:52,188
And the reality of life
is like,
345
00:12:52,188 --> 00:12:53,815
those things
can all still happen,
346
00:12:53,815 --> 00:12:57,402
so better to, like, be true
to who you are and chase that,
347
00:12:57,402 --> 00:12:58,736
and, like, go for it,
348
00:12:58,736 --> 00:13:00,488
rather than, like...
That's the one.
349
00:13:00,488 --> 00:13:02,782
Doubting yourself before
you even give yourself a shot.
350
00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:06,077
♪ ♪
351
00:13:06,077 --> 00:13:07,996
‐ A couple of violins.
352
00:13:07,996 --> 00:13:09,956
‐ These are easy
to hold because‐‐
353
00:13:09,956 --> 00:13:12,125
‐ I'm not gonna use that.
That guy's good.
354
00:13:12,125 --> 00:13:15,461
So we got one,
two, three, four.
355
00:13:15,461 --> 00:13:16,879
I might even
just take this off
356
00:13:16,879 --> 00:13:18,673
so it can be like
a little sawed‐off.
357
00:13:18,673 --> 00:13:20,800
This is sick.
Okay.
358
00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:24,304
I like two violins.
The story behind this photo is,
359
00:13:24,304 --> 00:13:26,556
you know, I want to put a bunch
of gangster‐looking people,
360
00:13:26,556 --> 00:13:28,891
kind of looking like
they're holding guns,
361
00:13:28,891 --> 00:13:31,102
but I switched it
with musical instruments.
362
00:13:31,102 --> 00:13:33,271
I picked you guys,
and you guys all look the part.
363
00:13:33,271 --> 00:13:34,647
You guys are all good.
364
00:13:34,647 --> 00:13:37,567
My dream has been to save
the hood since I was 19.
365
00:13:37,567 --> 00:13:40,236
And yeah, I just want to,
like, bring awareness
366
00:13:40,236 --> 00:13:42,613
to the huge situation
that's happening,
367
00:13:42,613 --> 00:13:45,283
especially in
the gang life in LA.
368
00:13:45,283 --> 00:13:47,827
I do this in New York
called God Saved the Hood,
369
00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:49,829
so it's like,
I want to teach the youth
370
00:13:49,829 --> 00:13:51,497
that there's
other options in life‐‐
371
00:13:51,497 --> 00:13:53,082
‐ Oh, man, I'm all about that.
JOSE: Create, like...
372
00:13:53,082 --> 00:13:54,208
‐ That's my mission myself.
373
00:13:54,208 --> 00:13:55,960
JOES: Yeah, it's good.
It's crazy.
374
00:13:55,960 --> 00:13:57,336
I think it's gonna be good.
375
00:13:57,336 --> 00:13:58,588
MODEL: Yeah, people need
to see it visually, you know,
376
00:13:58,588 --> 00:14:00,173
because they can
only hear so much.
377
00:14:00,173 --> 00:14:01,716
Go in one ear, out the other,
just like us, you know?
378
00:14:01,716 --> 00:14:03,843
JOSE: It's a powerful message,
and I hope I can, like,
379
00:14:03,843 --> 00:14:05,053
relate it through photography,
380
00:14:05,053 --> 00:14:08,139
and you know,
change something about it.
381
00:14:08,139 --> 00:14:09,515
Gang members‐‐you know,
382
00:14:09,515 --> 00:14:10,892
they're people
at the end of the day.
383
00:14:10,892 --> 00:14:13,311
They still have a heart.
Like, they've just been dealt
384
00:14:13,311 --> 00:14:15,438
the wrong card in life,
and you don't understand that
385
00:14:15,438 --> 00:14:17,356
until you're actually
dealing with it, you know?
386
00:14:17,356 --> 00:14:20,318
That's hard.
And that's what my photo says.
387
00:14:20,318 --> 00:14:22,487
Don't end up
in a gulag, though.
388
00:14:22,487 --> 00:14:23,696
[laughter]
389
00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:25,656
♪ ♪
390
00:14:25,656 --> 00:14:26,866
‐ Want it to go higher?
391
00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:28,284
MARILYN: Yeah, let's wig it
higher.
392
00:14:28,284 --> 00:14:30,369
Higher than, like‐‐
if we can, yeah, I mean, like‐‐
393
00:14:30,369 --> 00:14:31,871
PATRICK: Yeah, totally.
‐ Yeah.
394
00:14:31,871 --> 00:14:32,872
‐ I could make it go
up to here.
395
00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:34,040
‐ Yeah, that'd be cool.
396
00:14:34,040 --> 00:14:35,291
And then if‐‐
I don't how it would curl
397
00:14:35,291 --> 00:14:36,584
back a little bit, but‐‐
398
00:14:36,584 --> 00:14:37,752
‐ That?
‐ Yeah.
399
00:14:37,752 --> 00:14:38,920
SHANA: Yeah, we can try
and shape it to‐‐
400
00:14:38,920 --> 00:14:40,588
MARILYN: I mean, that's already
doing it.
401
00:14:40,588 --> 00:14:43,007
Yeah, that's perfect.
That looks so good.
402
00:14:43,007 --> 00:14:44,717
My model is gorgeous!
403
00:14:44,717 --> 00:14:46,469
The hair and makeup
is on point,
404
00:14:46,469 --> 00:14:49,472
and I got Krys for master
of lighting and also vibes.
405
00:14:49,472 --> 00:14:52,475
Like, he's the best co‐director
I could ask for.
406
00:14:52,475 --> 00:14:54,560
I'm shooting
in pro mode right now
407
00:14:54,560 --> 00:14:57,355
so I can get
the sharpest image possible
408
00:14:57,355 --> 00:14:59,482
and also have ultimate control
409
00:14:59,482 --> 00:15:01,901
of how this is
all gonna look in the end.
410
00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:03,361
‐ I don't love anyone
in this competition
411
00:15:03,361 --> 00:15:05,279
as much as I love this one
over here,
412
00:15:05,279 --> 00:15:06,823
so yeah,
I'm teaching Photoshop girl
413
00:15:06,823 --> 00:15:08,199
how to do this all in the shot
414
00:15:08,199 --> 00:15:09,659
so she doesn't have to take
too much time editing.
415
00:15:09,659 --> 00:15:10,993
It's gonna be easy peasy.
416
00:15:10,993 --> 00:15:12,620
MARILYN: Thank you!
‐ You're welcome!
417
00:15:14,372 --> 00:15:15,790
MARILYN: Lock that in.
Okay.
418
00:15:15,790 --> 00:15:18,501
I definitely need
way stronger lighting, I feel.
419
00:15:18,501 --> 00:15:19,877
Is there another side to this?
420
00:15:19,877 --> 00:15:21,295
KRYS:
And then here, help me out
421
00:15:21,295 --> 00:15:22,964
and then
I can help you with lighting.
422
00:15:25,925 --> 00:15:29,637
‐ One and a half hours is down!
423
00:15:29,637 --> 00:15:31,514
Whoo‐hoo!
‐ It's gonna be sick, yeah.
424
00:15:31,514 --> 00:15:33,850
PARKER: Tommy's gonna win it,
and he's gonna remember
425
00:15:33,850 --> 00:15:36,769
little Miss Parker Day
when he does.
426
00:15:36,769 --> 00:15:38,938
TOMMY: Oh, I'll remember you.
I'll never forget.
427
00:15:38,938 --> 00:15:41,732
‐ Yeah, don't forget
the little people, Tommy!
428
00:15:41,732 --> 00:15:44,735
[upbeat music]
429
00:15:44,735 --> 00:15:48,281
♪ ♪
430
00:15:48,281 --> 00:15:49,991
Reach out‐‐right, right.
431
00:15:49,991 --> 00:15:52,869
Yeah, that's a good hand.
MARILYN: That looks great.
432
00:15:52,869 --> 00:15:54,787
TOMMY: Come on, don't be shy.
Step inside.
433
00:15:56,164 --> 00:15:58,166
I put my models
in a fun sequence
434
00:15:58,166 --> 00:16:01,127
where there's one in the front
that's sort of leading the way
435
00:16:01,127 --> 00:16:02,795
and breaking out of the TV.
436
00:16:02,795 --> 00:16:03,796
So they're physically
gonna look
437
00:16:03,796 --> 00:16:05,131
like they're inside of the TV.
438
00:16:05,131 --> 00:16:08,259
Essentially, you're reaching
through the TV
439
00:16:08,259 --> 00:16:10,303
and like, grabbing the dial.
440
00:16:10,303 --> 00:16:12,889
They're sort of breaking out
of that inner dialogue
441
00:16:12,889 --> 00:16:14,390
that says, "Just be quiet.
442
00:16:14,390 --> 00:16:16,767
Don't chase that dream.
Don't be that person."
443
00:16:17,560 --> 00:16:19,103
And there's sort of this
444
00:16:19,103 --> 00:16:21,606
exuberant, like,
excited expression
445
00:16:21,606 --> 00:16:23,691
that's progressively
getting closer to like,
446
00:16:23,691 --> 00:16:26,694
the one who's breaking free
and, like, leading the way.
447
00:16:26,694 --> 00:16:28,279
Parker, what do you think
of the light?
448
00:16:28,279 --> 00:16:31,449
‐ Ooh, it looks so sick.
‐ It looks really cool.
449
00:16:31,449 --> 00:16:32,950
‐ Holy cow.
450
00:16:32,950 --> 00:16:35,411
Yeah, you guys kind of look
like, a cool streetwear cult,
451
00:16:35,411 --> 00:16:37,830
and I want
to follow you anywhere.
452
00:16:37,830 --> 00:16:39,582
[spacey music]
453
00:16:39,582 --> 00:16:41,042
MONROE: No, it's fire.
454
00:16:41,042 --> 00:16:43,127
JOSE: Is that spacing...
‐ No, you got to be angry.
455
00:16:43,127 --> 00:16:45,004
MODEL: I got shot in the knee
with a 40, so‐‐
456
00:16:45,004 --> 00:16:46,297
‐ Nah.
457
00:16:46,297 --> 00:16:48,841
[all talking at once]
458
00:16:48,841 --> 00:16:52,220
‐ I made my parents think
it's‐‐it was crazy.
459
00:16:52,220 --> 00:16:53,721
They're both pastors.
460
00:16:53,721 --> 00:16:55,640
It was a rough childhood
for a little bit,
461
00:16:55,640 --> 00:16:57,475
just because I wanted
to go my own way.
462
00:16:57,475 --> 00:17:00,144
And then point it at me.
Yeah, that's sick.
463
00:17:00,144 --> 00:17:03,022
Not only are they gonna be
proud of the photo, it's like,
464
00:17:03,022 --> 00:17:06,651
I've told them the concept
for years and years and years,
465
00:17:06,651 --> 00:17:09,403
and when I told them
I had the dream photo to take,
466
00:17:09,403 --> 00:17:12,448
they were just like,
"You're gonna do it now."
467
00:17:14,033 --> 00:17:16,619
‐ You on this side.
You right here.
468
00:17:16,619 --> 00:17:18,037
So I haven't been
a full‐time assistant
469
00:17:18,037 --> 00:17:19,914
in so long, but with all
my photography friends,
470
00:17:19,914 --> 00:17:21,374
we always help each other out,
471
00:17:21,374 --> 00:17:23,542
and so for me, it was honestly
not being an assistant.
472
00:17:23,542 --> 00:17:25,586
It was more so helping
a friend out.
473
00:17:25,586 --> 00:17:28,422
Just gonna do some test shoots
real quick.
474
00:17:28,422 --> 00:17:30,508
♪ ♪
475
00:17:30,508 --> 00:17:31,968
Yeah, too far in.
MONROE: Yeah.
476
00:17:31,968 --> 00:17:33,177
JOSE: I think the fence
is cool,
477
00:17:33,177 --> 00:17:35,012
but I think is
a better composition.
478
00:17:35,012 --> 00:17:36,556
I want you guys in, like,
a little half a circle.
479
00:17:36,556 --> 00:17:37,974
Let's all get closer.
480
00:17:37,974 --> 00:17:41,102
And then I want this
to stick out a little bit more.
481
00:17:41,102 --> 00:17:42,645
And then you just stare
at the camera
482
00:17:42,645 --> 00:17:44,522
like you're really mean.
483
00:17:44,522 --> 00:17:46,649
And that's the shot
right there.
484
00:17:46,649 --> 00:17:49,443
Three, two, one...
485
00:17:49,443 --> 00:17:51,529
♪ ♪
486
00:17:51,529 --> 00:17:54,782
All right, we're good here.
Get in the other spot.
487
00:17:54,782 --> 00:17:56,450
Whew!
Thank you, guys.
488
00:17:56,450 --> 00:17:59,412
In this competition,
I was out of my comfort zone.
489
00:17:59,412 --> 00:18:01,497
I'm a street photographer.
I walk around all day.
490
00:18:01,497 --> 00:18:03,082
Eat dollar pizza.
491
00:18:03,082 --> 00:18:04,625
Always walking up
to homeless people,
492
00:18:04,625 --> 00:18:08,045
always talking to them.
But this shoot, it's magical.
493
00:18:09,213 --> 00:18:10,756
MONROE: Yeah, we don't need
a reflector.
494
00:18:10,756 --> 00:18:12,091
This is some good lighting.
495
00:18:12,091 --> 00:18:13,593
‐ Oh, I know.
‐ I like the kind of shadows.
496
00:18:13,593 --> 00:18:15,469
Very good.
I like that.
497
00:18:15,469 --> 00:18:17,305
Yeah, yeah.
498
00:18:17,305 --> 00:18:20,182
JOSE: Okay, see how that looks.
499
00:18:20,182 --> 00:18:21,892
MONROE: Ooh.
JOSE: Let's do a wide angle.
500
00:18:21,892 --> 00:18:24,186
MONROE: Yeah, that's nice.
Yeah, lean into him.
501
00:18:24,186 --> 00:18:27,273
Lean even more, even more.
How's it looking?
502
00:18:27,273 --> 00:18:28,816
JOSE: Nah, it looks good.
503
00:18:28,816 --> 00:18:31,319
‐ Jose's shoot went amazingly,
as I figured it would.
504
00:18:31,319 --> 00:18:33,029
I mean, Jose's
a street photographer,
505
00:18:33,029 --> 00:18:36,407
so to see him in his element
was definitely a gift to me.
506
00:18:36,407 --> 00:18:37,658
I love the‐‐that cloud...
JOSE: Yeah.
507
00:18:37,658 --> 00:18:38,784
MONROE: In line with that blue.
508
00:18:38,784 --> 00:18:39,952
JOSE: Mm‐hmm.
509
00:18:39,952 --> 00:18:41,787
‐ I'm 100% sure
Jose's gonna win it.
510
00:18:41,787 --> 00:18:43,873
I've been Team Jose
this whole time and so,
511
00:18:43,873 --> 00:18:46,375
like I said,
I'm excited to see what he does
512
00:18:46,375 --> 00:18:47,877
and how he's going
to wow the judges.
513
00:18:47,877 --> 00:18:49,420
‐ Thank you guys so much.
You guys did amazing.
514
00:18:49,420 --> 00:18:50,671
You guys look good.
515
00:18:50,671 --> 00:18:52,006
Let me show you
a photo real quick,
516
00:18:52,006 --> 00:18:54,634
just so you can see
my vision right now.
517
00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:57,261
MODEL: No way!
518
00:18:57,261 --> 00:18:59,847
You did a great job.
‐ Yeah, it was fun.
519
00:18:59,847 --> 00:19:01,515
Epic.
We out.
520
00:19:01,515 --> 00:19:03,726
‐ All right, one hour left,
everyone.
521
00:19:03,726 --> 00:19:05,227
One hour left.
522
00:19:05,227 --> 00:19:06,812
‐ All right, let's put
our girl in.
523
00:19:06,812 --> 00:19:08,773
‐ Come on back, she‐devil.
524
00:19:08,773 --> 00:19:09,857
MARILYN: [laughs]
525
00:19:09,857 --> 00:19:12,777
[percussive music]
526
00:19:12,777 --> 00:19:14,070
Nice.
527
00:19:14,070 --> 00:19:16,864
Now you can work
with the glass, too, as well.
528
00:19:16,864 --> 00:19:20,660
Sick. Beautiful. I love that.
You can see everything.
529
00:19:20,660 --> 00:19:22,328
You can see your hair,
your face.
530
00:19:22,328 --> 00:19:24,372
Stick out your tongue
a little bit when you do that.
531
00:19:24,372 --> 00:19:28,459
Nice. Love that!
Keep going, keep going!
532
00:19:28,459 --> 00:19:30,836
KRYS: Yeah, play.
533
00:19:30,836 --> 00:19:33,673
You're daring them
to open this glass right now.
534
00:19:33,673 --> 00:19:35,174
MARILYN: Yeah!
That looks so good!
535
00:19:35,174 --> 00:19:36,467
So, so good.
536
00:19:36,467 --> 00:19:38,302
Yes, the lower you are,
I think, the better.
537
00:19:38,302 --> 00:19:40,096
Yes, yes, yes.
538
00:19:40,096 --> 00:19:41,514
Tilt your head up
just slightly.
539
00:19:41,514 --> 00:19:42,890
Perfect.
540
00:19:42,890 --> 00:19:44,308
KRYS: I'm gonna get you
in my box,
541
00:19:44,308 --> 00:19:46,352
and I'm gonna do
bad things to you.
542
00:19:47,228 --> 00:19:49,271
And you're not
gonna like it.
543
00:19:50,147 --> 00:19:52,066
‐ Perfect.
Okay.
544
00:19:52,066 --> 00:19:55,653
I mean, I don't know what more
I could ask for, honestly.
545
00:19:55,653 --> 00:20:01,575
‐ Three, two one.
And this looks really cool.
546
00:20:02,743 --> 00:20:03,953
Three, two, one.
547
00:20:03,953 --> 00:20:05,579
I would love you all
to be like‐‐
548
00:20:05,579 --> 00:20:07,415
I want you to not feel
disconnected from him.
549
00:20:07,415 --> 00:20:11,043
Like, he's leading the way,
and you're all breaking out
550
00:20:11,043 --> 00:20:12,545
of it.
551
00:20:12,545 --> 00:20:14,714
I feel like mine
has potential.
552
00:20:14,714 --> 00:20:17,383
I had a great time
with the models.
553
00:20:17,383 --> 00:20:18,759
They were amazing.
554
00:20:18,759 --> 00:20:21,637
We finessed the posing
and the emotion of it,
555
00:20:21,637 --> 00:20:24,098
and I think I got it
to a place that works.
556
00:20:24,098 --> 00:20:26,225
So now it's just a matter
of tying it all in together
557
00:20:26,225 --> 00:20:27,893
and making it work.
558
00:20:27,893 --> 00:20:29,520
Okay, I think we got something.
559
00:20:29,520 --> 00:20:31,272
These are fun.
These are cool.
560
00:20:31,272 --> 00:20:32,398
MODEL: Yeah, oh my gosh.
561
00:20:32,398 --> 00:20:33,607
‐ Amazing!
‐ Awesome, thank you.
562
00:20:33,607 --> 00:20:34,608
That was fun.
563
00:20:42,783 --> 00:20:45,828
‐ This is everything I ever
wanted it to be and more.
564
00:20:45,828 --> 00:20:50,499
So this is fully executed
to perfection in my eyes.
565
00:20:50,499 --> 00:20:52,752
So‐‐this is my work.
This is me.
566
00:20:52,752 --> 00:20:55,838
This is my colors.
This is my concepts.
567
00:20:55,838 --> 00:20:59,467
This is my brain, and yeah.
I did it.
568
00:21:00,384 --> 00:21:02,303
‐ Wow, there's just so many.
Okay, okay, okay.
569
00:21:02,303 --> 00:21:03,846
KRYS: There's so many.
Okay, let's see.
570
00:21:03,846 --> 00:21:05,765
MARILYN: I definitely want one
with her tongue out, I think.
571
00:21:05,765 --> 00:21:06,849
KRYS: Yeah, for sure.
572
00:21:09,643 --> 00:21:11,020
‐ Yup.
573
00:21:11,020 --> 00:21:12,605
So I definitely have to hone in
574
00:21:12,605 --> 00:21:14,565
and really pick the best shot.
575
00:21:14,565 --> 00:21:16,734
I need to focus
on her facial expression,
576
00:21:16,734 --> 00:21:18,694
and I think that that's going
to be the hardest part
577
00:21:18,694 --> 00:21:19,904
going into the edit,
578
00:21:19,904 --> 00:21:21,864
is just choosing
the right picture.
579
00:21:21,864 --> 00:21:24,867
[upbeat music]
580
00:21:24,867 --> 00:21:27,119
TOMMY: So I'm just combining.
I'm cutting things out.
581
00:21:27,119 --> 00:21:28,954
I'm rearranging them.
I'm stacking them.
582
00:21:28,954 --> 00:21:31,832
So playing with
the transparency of things,
583
00:21:31,832 --> 00:21:34,210
and just getting
the shadowing and everything
584
00:21:34,210 --> 00:21:35,711
so it just‐‐when your eyes
see it,
585
00:21:35,711 --> 00:21:37,797
it feels
like one seamless image.
586
00:21:37,797 --> 00:21:40,674
♪ ♪
587
00:21:40,674 --> 00:21:42,551
COLE: Hey guys,
we have 10 more minutes.
588
00:21:42,551 --> 00:21:44,595
MARILYN: Blah!
589
00:21:44,595 --> 00:21:47,598
[heavy rock music]
590
00:21:47,598 --> 00:21:49,183
♪ ♪
591
00:21:49,183 --> 00:21:54,021
‐ It's a struggle.
I would love more time.
592
00:21:54,021 --> 00:21:55,356
I don't know.
It looked better in my head.
593
00:21:55,356 --> 00:22:01,028
♪ ♪
594
00:22:01,028 --> 00:22:03,823
[tense music]
595
00:22:03,823 --> 00:22:05,491
♪ ♪
596
00:22:05,491 --> 00:22:06,867
TOMMY: Within
the last five minutes,
597
00:22:06,867 --> 00:22:08,369
I was just hoping
598
00:22:08,369 --> 00:22:10,371
there would be, like, a moment
in my editing
599
00:22:10,371 --> 00:22:12,206
that, like, finally,
it starts clicking for me,
600
00:22:12,206 --> 00:22:14,583
and it's just, like,
making visual sense,
601
00:22:14,583 --> 00:22:18,170
but as time kept going down,
602
00:22:18,170 --> 00:22:19,797
that moment
never happened for me.
603
00:22:19,797 --> 00:22:22,132
‐ Hurry up, Tommy!
604
00:22:22,132 --> 00:22:23,717
‐ I don't like it at all.
605
00:22:23,717 --> 00:22:30,015
♪ ♪
606
00:22:30,015 --> 00:22:33,227
‐ Whew!
Time's up guys.
607
00:22:36,230 --> 00:22:38,482
‐ This is the worst I've felt
this whole time.
608
00:22:38,482 --> 00:22:42,903
I think I had a really strong
concept, but I'm not happy.
609
00:22:42,903 --> 00:22:44,697
This isn't my‐‐
this isn't my best work.
610
00:22:44,697 --> 00:22:50,995
So I'm just frustrated
and disappointed in myself.
611
00:22:50,995 --> 00:22:53,289
If I would've just had my model
in the front
612
00:22:53,289 --> 00:22:54,623
pose slightly differently,
613
00:22:54,623 --> 00:22:56,917
I could've come up
with such a different photo.
614
00:22:58,210 --> 00:23:00,588
Like, this is the ugly side
of being an artist.
615
00:23:00,588 --> 00:23:03,257
Like, we demand a lot
from ourselves.
616
00:23:03,257 --> 00:23:07,177
And I just‐‐I just didn't
get it done today.
617
00:23:07,177 --> 00:23:10,055
I'm just...
618
00:23:10,055 --> 00:23:11,557
I'm just really bummed.
619
00:23:11,557 --> 00:23:13,851
[crying]
620
00:23:13,851 --> 00:23:16,854
[somber music]
621
00:23:16,854 --> 00:23:18,772
♪ ♪
622
00:23:19,815 --> 00:23:22,109
‐ You okay?
‐ No.
623
00:23:23,819 --> 00:23:27,072
I went down a path
I couldn't get back from.
624
00:23:27,072 --> 00:23:28,908
‐ What do you mean?
625
00:23:28,908 --> 00:23:30,409
‐ I'm gonna go check on Tommy.
626
00:23:30,409 --> 00:23:32,328
‐ I know that feeling
when you know
627
00:23:32,328 --> 00:23:35,915
exactly what you're trying
to do and it's not‐‐
628
00:23:35,915 --> 00:23:37,833
‐ You good?
‐ Dude.
629
00:23:37,833 --> 00:23:39,126
‐ Don't take it hard, bro.
630
00:23:39,126 --> 00:23:40,920
‐ There was a certain vibe
that I wanted to create,
631
00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:46,842
and I don't connect with it.
I don't like‐‐it's not like,
632
00:23:46,842 --> 00:23:48,969
"This is who I am as an artist.
Enjoy!"
633
00:23:48,969 --> 00:23:50,679
Like...
634
00:23:50,679 --> 00:23:52,014
It's just like, I just want
to make like,
635
00:23:52,014 --> 00:23:54,433
my coolest photo ever,
and I didn't, so...
636
00:23:54,433 --> 00:23:56,602
‐ You know, I'm sorry, man.
‐ It's okay.
637
00:23:57,853 --> 00:24:00,814
TOMMY: I'm just really bummed
because I made my bed
638
00:24:00,814 --> 00:24:02,274
and I had to lie in it.
639
00:24:09,323 --> 00:24:12,326
[peppy music]
640
00:24:12,326 --> 00:24:19,333
♪ ♪
641
00:24:27,549 --> 00:24:29,468
CAT: Hey, guys.
642
00:24:32,805 --> 00:24:34,723
‐ Welcome, photographers,
643
00:24:34,723 --> 00:24:37,267
to the Exposure grand finale.
644
00:24:38,519 --> 00:24:41,355
Thousands of photographers
across the country vied
645
00:24:41,355 --> 00:24:43,649
for eight spots
in this competition.
646
00:24:43,649 --> 00:24:46,568
Now, we are down
to the best of the best,
647
00:24:46,568 --> 00:24:49,613
the final three.
648
00:24:49,613 --> 00:24:51,073
Before the night is up,
649
00:24:51,073 --> 00:24:53,242
one of you will be crowned
650
00:24:53,242 --> 00:24:55,869
the very first
Exposure champion
651
00:24:55,869 --> 00:24:57,997
and win the grand prize,
652
00:24:57,997 --> 00:25:02,459
a $250,000 photography contract
from Samsung.
653
00:25:03,377 --> 00:25:06,338
Now let's say hello
to our esteemed judges,
654
00:25:06,338 --> 00:25:08,966
this competition's
reigning judge supreme,
655
00:25:08,966 --> 00:25:10,175
Cat Jimenez.
656
00:25:10,175 --> 00:25:13,804
‐ Hey, guys.
I'm so proud of you.
657
00:25:13,804 --> 00:25:15,597
I can't wait to see your work.
658
00:25:15,597 --> 00:25:17,891
I feel like I've been on
this roller coaster with you.
659
00:25:17,891 --> 00:25:19,601
Congratulations in advance.
660
00:25:19,601 --> 00:25:21,270
‐ Thank you.
MARILYN: Thank you.
661
00:25:21,270 --> 00:25:22,938
‐ And hailing from
The Bronx, New York,
662
00:25:22,938 --> 00:25:24,148
where she went from shooting
663
00:25:24,148 --> 00:25:25,899
underground concerts
and events
664
00:25:25,899 --> 00:25:29,403
to stadium tours
and global brand campaigns.
665
00:25:29,403 --> 00:25:32,031
You've probably seen some
of her iconic photos of artists
666
00:25:32,031 --> 00:25:36,827
and athletes like LeBron James,
Beyoncé, and Jay‐Z.
667
00:25:36,827 --> 00:25:39,455
Here to help crown our winner,
photo queenpin,
668
00:25:39,455 --> 00:25:42,124
Raven B. Varona.
669
00:25:42,499 --> 00:25:44,209
‐ Hi. [laughs]
670
00:25:44,209 --> 00:25:46,086
JOSE: How's it going?
How's it going?
671
00:25:46,086 --> 00:25:47,671
‐ Thank you guys for having me.
672
00:25:47,671 --> 00:25:49,965
I'm super inspired
that you guys put yourselves
673
00:25:49,965 --> 00:25:53,427
and your art in front
of so many people to be judged.
674
00:25:53,427 --> 00:25:56,138
I'm really excited to see
what you come up with
675
00:25:56,138 --> 00:25:58,265
and like, who is
this photographer as a person,
676
00:25:58,265 --> 00:26:00,100
and what is their message.
677
00:26:00,100 --> 00:26:01,643
‐ All right, finalists.
678
00:26:01,643 --> 00:26:03,312
You've had four hours
to showcase
679
00:26:03,312 --> 00:26:04,813
your signature style
680
00:26:04,813 --> 00:26:07,357
by capturing
your ultimate photograph,
681
00:26:07,357 --> 00:26:09,526
a single image
that tells your story
682
00:26:09,526 --> 00:26:12,029
and has the ability
to launch your career
683
00:26:12,029 --> 00:26:13,781
to a whole new level.
684
00:26:13,781 --> 00:26:17,326
Tonight, you will be judged
on your creativity, execution,
685
00:26:17,326 --> 00:26:19,495
and, of course,
your signature style.
686
00:26:19,495 --> 00:26:22,414
It's time to light up the world
687
00:26:22,414 --> 00:26:24,833
on our monumental
exhibition wall.
688
00:26:24,833 --> 00:26:26,085
You guys ready?
689
00:26:26,085 --> 00:26:27,628
MARILYN: Kind of.
TOMMY: Ready as I'll ever be.
690
00:26:27,628 --> 00:26:31,632
COLE: Let's do it.
All right, Jose.
691
00:26:31,632 --> 00:26:34,218
‐ Oh, God.
COLE: You're up first.
692
00:26:34,218 --> 00:26:37,221
[heavy music]
693
00:26:37,596 --> 00:26:39,890
‐ What's up?
‐ Hi.
694
00:26:39,890 --> 00:26:41,600
JOSE: So this is my story.
695
00:26:41,600 --> 00:26:43,936
I came from the projects,
Lower East Side.
696
00:26:43,936 --> 00:26:45,229
Born and raised.
697
00:26:45,229 --> 00:26:46,647
And then one day I saw
this movie
698
00:26:46,647 --> 00:26:48,190
called City of God.
699
00:26:48,190 --> 00:26:50,692
This little kid with a camera,
just, you know,
700
00:26:50,692 --> 00:26:52,569
taking photos in the hood,
701
00:26:52,569 --> 00:26:54,988
and that's what got me
into photography at first.
702
00:26:54,988 --> 00:26:56,573
And I feel like this photo
703
00:26:56,573 --> 00:26:59,368
expresses everything
I ever wanted to portray.
704
00:27:03,539 --> 00:27:04,915
‐ Sick.
705
00:27:06,041 --> 00:27:08,043
‐ My idea was to have
a bunch of, like,
706
00:27:08,043 --> 00:27:09,503
vato‐ looking dudes
707
00:27:09,503 --> 00:27:11,296
and, like,
confident‐looking dudes
708
00:27:11,296 --> 00:27:14,842
holding musical instruments.
I love classical music.
709
00:27:14,842 --> 00:27:18,137
At first glance, it looks like
it would be weapons.
710
00:27:18,137 --> 00:27:20,639
It's like, classical
with gangster.
711
00:27:20,639 --> 00:27:23,851
All of these dudes come
from a very rough background,
712
00:27:23,851 --> 00:27:26,395
but they all have big hearts.
They all come from families.
713
00:27:26,395 --> 00:27:29,481
They just don't have
any opportunity to get out.
714
00:27:29,481 --> 00:27:32,734
If it wasn't for photography,
I don't know where I would be.
715
00:27:33,569 --> 00:27:35,070
‐ I can't believe
this was taken on a phone.
716
00:27:35,070 --> 00:27:36,864
‐ I know, yeah, right?
717
00:27:36,864 --> 00:27:38,282
‐ This was all the phone.
718
00:27:38,282 --> 00:27:39,741
For the kids at home
that can't afford it,
719
00:27:39,741 --> 00:27:42,119
that are from the hood,
all you have is a cell phone.
720
00:27:42,119 --> 00:27:44,621
You know, use it.
And then dream big.
721
00:27:44,621 --> 00:27:46,957
Almost every challenge,
I was definitely, like, put
722
00:27:46,957 --> 00:27:49,084
in positions where
I was super uncomfortable.
723
00:27:49,084 --> 00:27:51,461
This is the only time
I got to actually,
724
00:27:51,461 --> 00:27:52,963
like, do what I do.
725
00:27:52,963 --> 00:27:55,507
‐ All of my inspiration has
come from living in The Bronx.
726
00:27:55,507 --> 00:27:58,802
So, Lower East Side,
I get the, like, gritty,
727
00:27:58,802 --> 00:28:00,512
we're like, we're built
to be like, really tough and‐‐
728
00:28:00,512 --> 00:28:02,848
‐ We're different.
RAVEN: It's way more important
729
00:28:02,848 --> 00:28:05,058
for the world
to hear our stories
730
00:28:05,058 --> 00:28:06,476
from the people that live them
731
00:28:06,476 --> 00:28:07,644
versus people
like, coming in
732
00:28:07,644 --> 00:28:09,271
and not understanding it.
733
00:28:09,271 --> 00:28:13,233
I love the composition,
the color of the sky,
734
00:28:13,233 --> 00:28:16,320
the location.
This feels LA, to me,
735
00:28:16,320 --> 00:28:19,072
from the styling,
the variety of people,
736
00:28:19,072 --> 00:28:21,867
the variety of age ranges.
It's all‐encompassing,
737
00:28:21,867 --> 00:28:24,202
so I understand
what you were going for.
738
00:28:24,202 --> 00:28:26,997
My only thing: I don't really
understand the instruments
739
00:28:26,997 --> 00:28:29,124
if you didn't
tell me the story.
740
00:28:29,124 --> 00:28:30,626
You have to kind of think of,
741
00:28:30,626 --> 00:28:33,503
"If I wasn't standing
by my photo to explain it,
742
00:28:33,503 --> 00:28:35,130
"would somebody understand it,
743
00:28:35,130 --> 00:28:37,549
and what message
would they receive from it?"
744
00:28:38,884 --> 00:28:42,429
COLE: This photo is
very much Jose in style.
745
00:28:42,429 --> 00:28:45,182
This intensity,
the aspects of the composition,
746
00:28:45,182 --> 00:28:47,100
the color of the sky.
Stylistically,
747
00:28:47,100 --> 00:28:49,978
this feels super cool
and it feels very Jose,
748
00:28:49,978 --> 00:28:51,772
so I definitely
commend you on that.
749
00:28:51,772 --> 00:28:55,943
Talking about how you have
navigated your way through life
750
00:28:55,943 --> 00:28:58,445
and out of the hood,
essentially,
751
00:28:58,445 --> 00:29:02,032
that the story in your work
is super strong.
752
00:29:02,032 --> 00:29:03,075
But when you said,
753
00:29:03,075 --> 00:29:04,326
"You first think
they're weapons,
754
00:29:04,326 --> 00:29:05,661
and then you realize
they're instruments,"
755
00:29:05,661 --> 00:29:07,329
I first saw the instruments,
and then I went,
756
00:29:07,329 --> 00:29:09,456
"Oh, they're holding them
like weapons."
757
00:29:09,456 --> 00:29:12,334
Takes me a slight step
to get there on my part.
758
00:29:12,334 --> 00:29:15,504
‐ I love that you shot
from below
759
00:29:15,504 --> 00:29:19,216
and gave them this larger‐
than‐life perspective.
760
00:29:19,216 --> 00:29:21,677
When I look at this image,
it feels really fierce.
761
00:29:21,677 --> 00:29:25,305
I love that I'm connecting
with the woman in the center.
762
00:29:26,014 --> 00:29:28,100
It feels like a music group,
almost, right?
763
00:29:28,100 --> 00:29:30,060
It feels like‐‐
‐ Unity.
764
00:29:31,144 --> 00:29:33,605
CAT: I love the color story.
I love the bright blue sky.
765
00:29:33,605 --> 00:29:36,525
My suggestion
for making this more obvious
766
00:29:36,525 --> 00:29:38,694
is repositioning them in a way
767
00:29:38,694 --> 00:29:41,822
in which the instruments
read more as weaponry.
768
00:29:41,822 --> 00:29:44,866
But it feels really strong.
It feels so fierce.
769
00:29:45,826 --> 00:29:46,868
‐ All right, thank you, Jose.
770
00:29:46,868 --> 00:29:48,745
‐ Thank you, guys.
771
00:29:48,745 --> 00:29:50,247
‐ Yay.
772
00:29:50,247 --> 00:29:52,708
MARILYN: Really dope.
‐ Thanks.
773
00:29:52,708 --> 00:29:53,834
‐ All right, Tommy.
774
00:29:53,834 --> 00:29:57,796
♪ ♪
775
00:29:57,796 --> 00:29:59,548
‐ Hey.
‐ Hi.
776
00:30:02,175 --> 00:30:03,844
TOMMY: The intent behind
this image is,
777
00:30:03,844 --> 00:30:05,387
you have a voice,
778
00:30:05,387 --> 00:30:08,515
and you can't be afraid
to use that voice.
779
00:30:08,515 --> 00:30:09,725
It's very me.
It says something
780
00:30:09,725 --> 00:30:11,727
that I've been wanting to say.
781
00:30:11,727 --> 00:30:13,520
I pulled my inspiration
for this photo
782
00:30:13,520 --> 00:30:15,439
from a few different places.
783
00:30:15,439 --> 00:30:17,774
One was just this experience
that we're in.
784
00:30:17,774 --> 00:30:19,484
There's a lot
of really loud characters
785
00:30:19,484 --> 00:30:21,236
that I've been able to meet.
786
00:30:21,236 --> 00:30:23,780
I've been so impressed with how
they're just living their lives
787
00:30:23,780 --> 00:30:26,033
and being
their authentic selves.
788
00:30:26,033 --> 00:30:27,659
When it's you being authentic,
789
00:30:27,659 --> 00:30:30,996
and like, literally turning
the volume up on your voice,
790
00:30:30,996 --> 00:30:33,707
then you can't really have
a regret about it.
791
00:30:34,708 --> 00:30:36,001
I grew up in the Midwest.
792
00:30:36,001 --> 00:30:38,420
There was this, like,
positive view of art,
793
00:30:38,420 --> 00:30:40,464
but also this kind of
darker view of, like,
794
00:30:40,464 --> 00:30:42,090
"Yeah, but what are you ever
gonna do with that?
795
00:30:42,090 --> 00:30:43,717
"What are you gonna do
to actually make money
796
00:30:43,717 --> 00:30:45,260
or make a life for yourself?"
797
00:30:45,260 --> 00:30:47,471
And I had that moment
where, like,
798
00:30:47,471 --> 00:30:49,598
I need to just accept who I am.
799
00:30:49,598 --> 00:30:52,809
Like, I need to chase
this dream of being an artist.
800
00:30:52,809 --> 00:30:58,482
‐ Tommy, this is so Tommy.
Your work is so graphic.
801
00:30:58,482 --> 00:31:00,984
There's a lot of messaging
that I have to unpack,
802
00:31:00,984 --> 00:31:04,321
so I'm happy to hear
the context for the work.
803
00:31:04,321 --> 00:31:09,284
What's the meaning for you
with this type of television?
804
00:31:09,284 --> 00:31:11,078
TOMMY: Very inspired
by cultural things.
805
00:31:11,078 --> 00:31:13,371
I love, like, Pop Art.
I love Andy Warhol.
806
00:31:13,371 --> 00:31:15,248
He's reaching
outside of the screen,
807
00:31:15,248 --> 00:31:17,375
and the implication is,
they're breaking out
808
00:31:17,375 --> 00:31:20,003
of what's old
and stepping into the new.
809
00:31:20,003 --> 00:31:23,173
‐ I would have loved to see
the TV smaller
810
00:31:23,173 --> 00:31:25,217
and
the photography event bigger.
811
00:31:25,217 --> 00:31:27,511
‐ Yeah, we only had
an hour to edit,
812
00:31:27,511 --> 00:31:29,346
and I chose to go do something
813
00:31:29,346 --> 00:31:31,640
that was heavy
on the editing side.
814
00:31:31,640 --> 00:31:33,767
‐ You did a lot.
You did some post.
815
00:31:33,767 --> 00:31:35,894
You did several shots.
You had talent.
816
00:31:35,894 --> 00:31:37,896
You styled them.
You lit them
817
00:31:37,896 --> 00:31:40,816
in such an interesting
and beautiful pop‐way.
818
00:31:40,816 --> 00:31:42,609
You did a lot
in the four hours,
819
00:31:42,609 --> 00:31:44,778
and my small critique
is that I would love
820
00:31:44,778 --> 00:31:47,280
to see more of the photography
component of it.
821
00:31:47,280 --> 00:31:49,407
‐ There were five minutes left
in this challenge,
822
00:31:49,407 --> 00:31:52,661
and I was like, "Maybe I should
just go with one of the photos
823
00:31:52,661 --> 00:31:54,204
"and throw out the TV
824
00:31:54,204 --> 00:31:56,248
and just like, find a way to
still communicate my message,"
825
00:31:56,248 --> 00:31:57,666
but there wasn't enough time,
826
00:31:57,666 --> 00:31:59,584
and I was very emotional
at the end of this
827
00:31:59,584 --> 00:32:01,545
because I wanted
to make a piece
828
00:32:01,545 --> 00:32:03,088
I was truly excited about,
829
00:32:03,088 --> 00:32:05,549
and I feel like I was so,
so close.
830
00:32:05,549 --> 00:32:07,425
There's no pause button
on time.
831
00:32:07,425 --> 00:32:09,302
RAVEN: My biggest thing is,
in all photos,
832
00:32:09,302 --> 00:32:10,804
you have to be
intentional, right?
833
00:32:10,804 --> 00:32:13,014
And you had intention,
so when you do ask
834
00:32:13,014 --> 00:32:15,183
those questions, Cat,
like, why this TV?
835
00:32:15,183 --> 00:32:17,102
Why this guy?
Why the four girls?
836
00:32:17,102 --> 00:32:19,437
I think if you're not here,
those are the questions
837
00:32:19,437 --> 00:32:21,148
that you're gonna ask
about the photo.
838
00:32:21,148 --> 00:32:22,482
So I think
it's really important
839
00:32:22,482 --> 00:32:23,608
when creating the photo
840
00:32:23,608 --> 00:32:25,193
to really think
about those things,
841
00:32:25,193 --> 00:32:27,529
because, even if he was
in the middle, or, like,
842
00:32:27,529 --> 00:32:29,030
the girl in the hat
was in the front,
843
00:32:29,030 --> 00:32:32,492
that could completely alter
the message of the photo
844
00:32:32,492 --> 00:32:34,828
or the idea
you were trying to convey.
845
00:32:34,828 --> 00:32:36,580
But the first thing
I did get was Pop Art
846
00:32:36,580 --> 00:32:37,998
when I looked at it,
847
00:32:37,998 --> 00:32:40,917
and I loved how he was, like,
coming out of the TV.
848
00:32:40,917 --> 00:32:44,588
You're experimenting with
so many elements to the photo,
849
00:32:44,588 --> 00:32:45,881
which is hard.
850
00:32:45,881 --> 00:32:48,008
Just something
to consider with composition
851
00:32:48,008 --> 00:32:49,467
when you are telling a story:
852
00:32:49,467 --> 00:32:52,179
maybe if the four girls
were not holding onto him,
853
00:32:52,179 --> 00:32:54,097
but they were like,
in the back,
854
00:32:54,097 --> 00:32:55,515
supporting him in another way,
855
00:32:55,515 --> 00:32:58,268
watching him
go turn up the volume.
856
00:32:58,268 --> 00:33:00,395
It would also tie him
to other people in there.
857
00:33:00,395 --> 00:33:01,688
‐ Yeah.
‐ I definitely think
858
00:33:01,688 --> 00:33:03,398
when you're
doing things like this,
859
00:33:03,398 --> 00:33:05,859
it's really important to know
exactly the why of it.
860
00:33:05,859 --> 00:33:07,736
‐ Sure.
COLE: Yeah, I love the palette.
861
00:33:07,736 --> 00:33:09,404
I love the message.
862
00:33:09,404 --> 00:33:11,656
There's a lot of things that
are awesome about this image,
863
00:33:11,656 --> 00:33:14,242
and I dig it.
Thank you, Tommy.
864
00:33:14,242 --> 00:33:17,621
‐ Thanks, guys.
865
00:33:17,621 --> 00:33:19,456
‐ All right, Marilyn.
You're up next.
866
00:33:19,456 --> 00:33:24,419
♪ ♪
867
00:33:24,419 --> 00:33:26,129
‐ Hi.
‐ Hi.
868
00:33:28,131 --> 00:33:29,674
‐ This piece
is about the old me
869
00:33:29,674 --> 00:33:32,010
and kind of how I used
870
00:33:32,010 --> 00:33:34,346
to feel
super lonely all the time.
871
00:33:34,346 --> 00:33:36,473
Even if I had millions
of friends
872
00:33:36,473 --> 00:33:38,141
and a bunch of followers,
873
00:33:38,141 --> 00:33:41,895
I always defaulted
to distraction and vices.
874
00:33:41,895 --> 00:33:44,147
I had to break that cycle,
and to do that,
875
00:33:44,147 --> 00:33:46,024
you know, was learning
to live in solitude,
876
00:33:46,024 --> 00:33:48,401
actually learning to be alone,
you know,
877
00:33:48,401 --> 00:33:50,403
and being comfortable
with that.
878
00:33:50,403 --> 00:33:53,531
I just wanted to put everything
about me in this one picture,
879
00:33:53,531 --> 00:33:57,244
and just seeing it on
the screen right now is, like,
880
00:33:57,244 --> 00:33:59,120
pretty surreal
and mind‐blowing.
881
00:33:59,120 --> 00:34:01,498
‐ That's awesome.
This does scream Marilyn.
882
00:34:01,498 --> 00:34:03,959
This is your mind
coming to life, which I love.
883
00:34:03,959 --> 00:34:07,295
Your message here
is super cohesive.
884
00:34:07,295 --> 00:34:11,424
There's a vice, a temptation,
a devil inside,
885
00:34:11,424 --> 00:34:13,134
and should you feel lonely,
886
00:34:13,134 --> 00:34:16,054
you can break that
to appease your loneliness,
887
00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:18,139
but also literally
release a devil.
888
00:34:19,599 --> 00:34:21,768
‐ This is so wild.
I love it.
889
00:34:21,768 --> 00:34:25,480
It's playful.
It's graphic.
890
00:34:25,480 --> 00:34:27,899
I think this is a really fun
and successful image,
891
00:34:27,899 --> 00:34:29,818
and it says a lot.
It has a deep meaning.
892
00:34:29,818 --> 00:34:32,195
I think a lot of people
can identify with it,
893
00:34:32,195 --> 00:34:34,572
and I'm a fan of this photo.
894
00:34:34,572 --> 00:34:36,366
But I want this reality
to tell me
895
00:34:36,366 --> 00:34:38,410
that this was really her
in a box.
896
00:34:38,410 --> 00:34:39,953
It's so flat to me
897
00:34:39,953 --> 00:34:42,622
that I feel like it could have
all been done in post,
898
00:34:42,622 --> 00:34:45,292
so just a slight angle shift,
for me,
899
00:34:45,292 --> 00:34:47,627
would've really conveyed that
in the space.
900
00:34:47,627 --> 00:34:49,713
‐ I love the photo,
I love the model,
901
00:34:49,713 --> 00:34:51,339
her hair, the styling.
902
00:34:51,339 --> 00:34:55,593
I really love primary,
like, red, blues, greens,
903
00:34:55,593 --> 00:34:57,804
colors that really
make you feel an emotion.
904
00:34:57,804 --> 00:34:59,889
I always feel like red
is that color.
905
00:34:59,889 --> 00:35:01,266
And I love the message of it.
906
00:35:01,266 --> 00:35:02,851
In case of loneliness,
break glass,
907
00:35:02,851 --> 00:35:04,728
and I'm think like,
am I breaking the glass
908
00:35:04,728 --> 00:35:06,521
because I want to spend time
with this person,
909
00:35:06,521 --> 00:35:08,023
or are they breaking the glass?
910
00:35:08,023 --> 00:35:10,150
Like, there are a lot of
meanings you can play into.
911
00:35:10,150 --> 00:35:12,902
I would agree that a lot of it
I did think was in post.
912
00:35:12,902 --> 00:35:15,113
So I think the only thing,
a lot of times,
913
00:35:15,113 --> 00:35:16,573
is that composition
914
00:35:16,573 --> 00:35:20,160
and really thinking about
how you want to light the box.
915
00:35:21,328 --> 00:35:23,246
COLE: The ideas of it being
a little flat
916
00:35:23,246 --> 00:35:24,497
that they called out‐‐
917
00:35:24,497 --> 00:35:25,999
obviously, the flame
is not real.
918
00:35:25,999 --> 00:35:27,208
‐ Yeah.
919
00:35:27,208 --> 00:35:28,752
‐ Was there any other tweaks
and finishes
920
00:35:28,752 --> 00:35:30,128
that you added or did?
921
00:35:30,128 --> 00:35:31,921
MARILYN: Definitely.
‐ Yeah, a whole bunch?
922
00:35:31,921 --> 00:35:37,177
‐ I felt like I got all
the major flaws that I saw out,
923
00:35:37,177 --> 00:35:42,140
but overall, like, I love,
love, love this image so much.
924
00:35:43,141 --> 00:35:44,809
COLE: Thank you, Marilyn.
‐ Thanks.
925
00:35:44,809 --> 00:35:47,812
[applause]
926
00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:50,106
COLE: Well, all right,
photographers,
927
00:35:50,106 --> 00:35:51,775
you gave it your best shot.
928
00:35:51,775 --> 00:35:54,027
We have plenty of things
to talk about.
929
00:35:54,027 --> 00:35:56,071
This is gonna be
a tough decision.
930
00:35:56,071 --> 00:35:58,114
[tense music]
931
00:35:58,114 --> 00:35:59,783
We'll bring you back in
932
00:35:59,783 --> 00:36:01,576
when we're ready
to announce the winner.
933
00:36:01,576 --> 00:36:03,286
‐ Thank you so much, guys.
‐ Thank you.
934
00:36:03,286 --> 00:36:07,248
♪ ♪
935
00:36:11,920 --> 00:36:14,839
‐ All right, we have a lot
to talk about.
936
00:36:14,839 --> 00:36:16,549
We saw some amazing images.
‐ Yes.
937
00:36:16,549 --> 00:36:20,428
‐ But we have to pick a winner.
Let's talk about Tommy.
938
00:36:21,262 --> 00:36:23,390
‐ You know, one thing
about this challenge is,
939
00:36:23,390 --> 00:36:26,226
we asked them to deliver
their signature style.
940
00:36:26,226 --> 00:36:28,853
And as soon as I saw this,
I knew this was Tommy's image.
941
00:36:28,853 --> 00:36:32,357
He is graphic.
He's also very playful,
942
00:36:32,357 --> 00:36:35,151
from that selfie moment
in the first challenge.
943
00:36:35,151 --> 00:36:36,569
So, to me,
944
00:36:36,569 --> 00:36:39,114
Tommy really delivered on that
in this assignment.
945
00:36:39,114 --> 00:36:41,991
‐ I do get happiness
and positive vibes
946
00:36:41,991 --> 00:36:44,035
and all of those things
from the color choices,
947
00:36:44,035 --> 00:36:45,704
from the external lights
he used,
948
00:36:45,704 --> 00:36:47,163
the gels, I see all that.
949
00:36:47,163 --> 00:36:49,290
But a big part of photography
950
00:36:49,290 --> 00:36:50,542
across the board is editing,
and, like...
951
00:36:50,542 --> 00:36:52,669
‐ Yes.
‐ Knowing how to edit down
952
00:36:52,669 --> 00:36:53,878
and edit out,
953
00:36:53,878 --> 00:36:55,505
take away a light
or take away a person.
954
00:36:55,505 --> 00:36:56,631
‐ Yeah.
I mean,
955
00:36:56,631 --> 00:36:58,299
he definitely conveys
his own style,
956
00:36:58,299 --> 00:36:59,801
I think, for sure.
957
00:36:59,801 --> 00:37:01,678
He really leaned
into what he does well here.
958
00:37:01,678 --> 00:37:03,179
But there's the outside
of the TV,
959
00:37:03,179 --> 00:37:04,556
there's the frame of the TV,
960
00:37:04,556 --> 00:37:06,182
there's the inside,
and then inside of the image,
961
00:37:06,182 --> 00:37:07,851
there's the hand‐‐
you got to way in there
962
00:37:07,851 --> 00:37:09,519
to like, really understand
the message
963
00:37:09,519 --> 00:37:11,020
of turning up the volume.
964
00:37:11,020 --> 00:37:13,189
I would've liked to seen
turning up the volume
965
00:37:13,189 --> 00:37:15,108
of that message
in this image, right?
966
00:37:15,108 --> 00:37:16,651
‐ Taking his own advice.
COLE: Yeah.
967
00:37:16,651 --> 00:37:20,029
‐ Tommy's always trying to do
a lot of layers in his work,
968
00:37:20,029 --> 00:37:22,115
but simplification
in this instance
969
00:37:22,115 --> 00:37:24,451
would've, I think,
helped Tommy a lot.
970
00:37:25,785 --> 00:37:27,996
‐ What about Marilyn?
RAVEN: She walked in.
971
00:37:27,996 --> 00:37:30,457
She had a very specific style.
972
00:37:30,457 --> 00:37:31,875
I was like, looking
at her pants.
973
00:37:31,875 --> 00:37:33,376
They were two‐toned.
She had her glitter on.
974
00:37:33,376 --> 00:37:35,211
I was like,
"Oh, this girl's cool."
975
00:37:35,211 --> 00:37:36,629
And then I saw her photo,
and I was like,
976
00:37:36,629 --> 00:37:40,425
"Oh, this photo looks
exactly like this girl."
977
00:37:40,425 --> 00:37:42,218
It's edgy,
but it's still feminine.
978
00:37:42,218 --> 00:37:44,721
And it's raw, but, like,
there's softness to it.
979
00:37:44,721 --> 00:37:47,474
It tells a story.
There's a message behind it.
980
00:37:47,474 --> 00:37:50,310
And to hear the way she battles
with things and how she can
981
00:37:50,310 --> 00:37:53,062
then put it in her photos
in like, a positive light.
982
00:37:53,062 --> 00:37:56,691
It's so important.
With photography and with art,
983
00:37:56,691 --> 00:38:00,069
a lot of inspiration
comes from negativity,
984
00:38:00,069 --> 00:38:02,280
darkness, pain,
all of these things,
985
00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:06,284
but the main goal is to inspire
someone, to move someone,
986
00:38:06,284 --> 00:38:09,078
and I think just seeing her
translate that here,
987
00:38:09,078 --> 00:38:10,455
I was just really intrigued,
988
00:38:10,455 --> 00:38:12,874
so I really appreciated
that about Marilyn.
989
00:38:12,874 --> 00:38:14,375
‐ This is, I think,
990
00:38:14,375 --> 00:38:16,419
Marilyn's strongest work
in this competition.
991
00:38:16,419 --> 00:38:19,088
She is claiming experience
in her work, you know,
992
00:38:19,088 --> 00:38:20,632
I think back to her skate shot
993
00:38:20,632 --> 00:38:23,593
where she's like, dabbing
that female skater.
994
00:38:23,593 --> 00:38:26,012
That was totally
an experiential photo.
995
00:38:26,012 --> 00:38:29,015
She's bringing her full self
to all of these challenges,
996
00:38:29,015 --> 00:38:31,392
and I think
she's not wasting any moment.
997
00:38:31,392 --> 00:38:34,312
COLE: I think the thing
that could benefit this photo
998
00:38:34,312 --> 00:38:35,939
is having
a bit of color contrast.
999
00:38:35,939 --> 00:38:40,068
It's so monotone,
and I get that the box is red,
1000
00:38:40,068 --> 00:38:42,403
but like, having the subject
or the model
1001
00:38:42,403 --> 00:38:45,073
pop out a little bit
in just a cleaner light
1002
00:38:45,073 --> 00:38:46,741
would've made
all the difference.
1003
00:38:46,741 --> 00:38:48,117
‐ Right.
I also really wished
1004
00:38:48,117 --> 00:38:50,495
the actual box
was, like, outside
1005
00:38:50,495 --> 00:38:52,080
or in a room
or in a location
1006
00:38:52,080 --> 00:38:54,874
where one, you understood
that this was a box,
1007
00:38:54,874 --> 00:38:57,335
but like, the setting
would've enriched it.
1008
00:38:57,335 --> 00:38:59,796
The white background
is too flat.
1009
00:38:59,796 --> 00:39:01,172
‐ But like, I can look
at this image
1010
00:39:01,172 --> 00:39:03,842
and I get a complete thought
out of it.
1011
00:39:03,842 --> 00:39:05,510
So I think that,
in its essence,
1012
00:39:05,510 --> 00:39:07,136
makes this photo successful.
1013
00:39:07,136 --> 00:39:10,056
CAT: Yeah.
1014
00:39:10,056 --> 00:39:11,266
‐ Let's talk about Jose.
1015
00:39:12,016 --> 00:39:14,477
‐ I found this very rewarding,
myself,
1016
00:39:14,477 --> 00:39:16,646
to see him able to achieve
an image
1017
00:39:16,646 --> 00:39:20,108
that felt closest
to who he is and his style.
1018
00:39:20,108 --> 00:39:22,861
For me, though,
when I first read this image,
1019
00:39:22,861 --> 00:39:25,780
I read it as kind of
a music image,
1020
00:39:25,780 --> 00:39:27,866
like an album cover
or something,
1021
00:39:27,866 --> 00:39:30,118
because of the introduction
of instruments.
1022
00:39:30,118 --> 00:39:33,288
‐ The instruments being so
inorganic are throwing me off.
1023
00:39:33,288 --> 00:39:37,083
I feel like, if at his core,
he is a street photographer,
1024
00:39:37,083 --> 00:39:41,254
the street style, cares
about these inner city stories,
1025
00:39:41,254 --> 00:39:43,339
I would've just wanted it
to be like, as raw
1026
00:39:43,339 --> 00:39:45,174
and simplistic as possible.
1027
00:39:45,174 --> 00:39:47,260
I love the composition of it,
positioning.
1028
00:39:47,260 --> 00:39:49,470
I love
the idea of a group shot.
1029
00:39:49,470 --> 00:39:51,723
I think those are always
really powerful.
1030
00:39:51,723 --> 00:39:53,391
It felt very LA.
1031
00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:54,601
He's from New York,
1032
00:39:54,601 --> 00:39:57,562
but he was able
to manipulate the photo
1033
00:39:57,562 --> 00:39:59,606
to feel what he wanted it
to feel,
1034
00:39:59,606 --> 00:40:01,608
so I thought that was
really cool about him.
1035
00:40:01,608 --> 00:40:03,192
‐ I love the idea
that he's bringing
1036
00:40:03,192 --> 00:40:06,571
such a personal story
into this photograph,
1037
00:40:06,571 --> 00:40:08,531
and visually, it's cool.
Like, I love the composition.
1038
00:40:08,531 --> 00:40:09,782
I love the color palette.
1039
00:40:09,782 --> 00:40:11,367
Again,
doing a ton of things right.
1040
00:40:11,367 --> 00:40:13,244
The perspective, the attitude.
1041
00:40:16,289 --> 00:40:18,416
This one was super tough.
1042
00:40:18,416 --> 00:40:20,835
Throughout
all of these challenges,
1043
00:40:20,835 --> 00:40:22,337
we're met with
these amazing photos,
1044
00:40:22,337 --> 00:40:23,838
and it's like,
1045
00:40:23,838 --> 00:40:25,548
we're nitpicking because
they're all really good.
1046
00:40:25,548 --> 00:40:27,091
‐ I think the hardest part
for me
1047
00:40:27,091 --> 00:40:29,886
is that they're
completely different photos.
1048
00:40:29,886 --> 00:40:31,471
Like, I don't even know
1049
00:40:31,471 --> 00:40:34,015
how to compare Jose's
to Tommy's to Marilyn's
1050
00:40:34,015 --> 00:40:36,309
because they're so different
and they're so unique
1051
00:40:36,309 --> 00:40:37,435
that it's almost like,
1052
00:40:37,435 --> 00:40:39,354
we are nitpicking
because we have to.
1053
00:40:39,354 --> 00:40:41,981
‐ And I think that what
we charged them with was,
1054
00:40:41,981 --> 00:40:44,275
"Bring us your style,
1055
00:40:44,275 --> 00:40:47,570
your singular voice,
your signature style."
1056
00:40:47,570 --> 00:40:50,239
So, in that regard,
I think they were all leading
1057
00:40:50,239 --> 00:40:52,575
with what they think
they do best.
1058
00:40:52,575 --> 00:40:57,372
‐ We have to pick a winner out
of three amazing photographers.
1059
00:40:57,372 --> 00:41:00,625
I mean, there's a $250,000
contract on the line.
1060
00:41:01,584 --> 00:41:03,002
Do we have a winner?
1061
00:41:05,672 --> 00:41:08,341
‐ I think so.
1062
00:41:08,341 --> 00:41:11,344
[spacey music]
1063
00:41:11,344 --> 00:41:17,558
♪ ♪
1064
00:41:20,436 --> 00:41:23,481
[dramatic music]
1065
00:41:23,481 --> 00:41:28,736
♪ ♪
1066
00:41:28,736 --> 00:41:31,155
‐ Welcome back, photographers.
1067
00:41:31,155 --> 00:41:33,241
Each of you created
a final photo
1068
00:41:33,241 --> 00:41:37,286
that is so uniquely you.
One of you is about to win
1069
00:41:37,286 --> 00:41:43,376
the grand prize of a $250,000
photography contract,
1070
00:41:43,376 --> 00:41:46,421
and because this is
a celebration,
1071
00:41:46,421 --> 00:41:49,841
we might as well make it
a family affair.
1072
00:41:49,841 --> 00:41:52,552
‐ Hi!
[all greeting]
1073
00:41:52,552 --> 00:41:55,555
[percussive music]
1074
00:41:55,555 --> 00:41:59,642
♪ ♪
1075
00:41:59,642 --> 00:42:02,729
‐ You all have come a long way
since that first day.
1076
00:42:04,022 --> 00:42:06,816
And your final challenge
was the toughest one yet
1077
00:42:06,816 --> 00:42:08,860
for you, and for us.
1078
00:42:08,860 --> 00:42:11,988
But through all that,
we've reached a decision.
1079
00:42:11,988 --> 00:42:14,991
[dramatic music]
1080
00:42:14,991 --> 00:42:17,201
♪ ♪
1081
00:42:17,201 --> 00:42:22,582
Jose, Marilyn, Tommy.
1082
00:42:23,583 --> 00:42:25,710
It's time to announce
our winner.
1083
00:42:25,710 --> 00:42:26,961
Please stand up.
1084
00:42:26,961 --> 00:42:32,091
♪ ♪
1085
00:42:32,091 --> 00:42:33,885
‐ Tommy.
1086
00:42:33,885 --> 00:42:35,386
You brought
your signature style
1087
00:42:35,386 --> 00:42:36,971
to this last challenge.
1088
00:42:36,971 --> 00:42:39,474
It was playful and graphic.
1089
00:42:39,474 --> 00:42:42,393
It was Pop Art.
I enjoyed this image very much.
1090
00:42:42,393 --> 00:42:43,895
‐ Thank you.
1091
00:42:43,895 --> 00:42:45,313
RAVEN: Well, I just met you,
Tommy,
1092
00:42:45,313 --> 00:42:47,815
but I feel l got a lot
of who you are,
1093
00:42:47,815 --> 00:42:50,443
and your photo
exuded positivity.
1094
00:42:50,443 --> 00:42:53,154
In person, you gave me that
too, so really loved it.
1095
00:42:54,447 --> 00:42:57,533
‐ Marilyn.
Thank you for this image
1096
00:42:57,533 --> 00:43:00,078
and for always bringing
your point of view.
1097
00:43:00,828 --> 00:43:04,582
This has a commentary
on mental health and wellness
1098
00:43:04,582 --> 00:43:06,084
and also female empowerment.
1099
00:43:06,084 --> 00:43:09,712
‐ Marilyn, your photo was
a great example of something
1100
00:43:09,712 --> 00:43:11,547
that doesn't need much more.
1101
00:43:11,547 --> 00:43:13,925
In one look,
I got the complete thought.
1102
00:43:14,675 --> 00:43:17,303
You took a negative experience,
1103
00:43:17,303 --> 00:43:19,889
but discovered
the positive lesson in it all,
1104
00:43:19,889 --> 00:43:21,516
and you conveyed that
in a single image.
1105
00:43:21,516 --> 00:43:23,601
And that's
a really tough thing to do.
1106
00:43:23,935 --> 00:43:26,312
‐ Thank you.
‐ Jose.
1107
00:43:27,230 --> 00:43:29,524
Your final photo
was definitely you.
1108
00:43:29,524 --> 00:43:31,734
What I appreciate
about your work is,
1109
00:43:31,734 --> 00:43:33,903
you bring your emotion
to the imagery.
1110
00:43:33,903 --> 00:43:36,197
RAVEN: What I thought was
so cool is that even though
1111
00:43:36,197 --> 00:43:39,408
you're from New York,
your photo felt very LA.
1112
00:43:39,408 --> 00:43:40,993
There was a mystery
to your photo,
1113
00:43:40,993 --> 00:43:43,454
but also a mystery
to you as a person,
1114
00:43:43,454 --> 00:43:46,207
and I'm like, very eager
to learn more about both
1115
00:43:46,207 --> 00:43:48,960
who you are and more
about your photos too.
1116
00:43:48,960 --> 00:43:50,586
‐ Thanks.
1117
00:43:50,586 --> 00:43:53,422
‐ You are all
phenomenal photographers,
1118
00:43:53,422 --> 00:43:55,883
but only one of you
can win this competition.
1119
00:43:55,883 --> 00:43:59,011
♪ ♪
1120
00:43:59,011 --> 00:44:03,474
One of you is going home
tonight with a grand prize
1121
00:44:03,474 --> 00:44:07,019
of a $250,000
photography contract
1122
00:44:07,019 --> 00:44:08,813
from Samsung.
1123
00:44:08,813 --> 00:44:11,274
And it all comes down to this.
1124
00:44:17,905 --> 00:44:21,325
‐ Tommy.
1125
00:44:21,325 --> 00:44:23,953
I'm sorry to say,
but you are not the winner.
1126
00:44:23,953 --> 00:44:26,372
But you should be
incredibly proud of everything
1127
00:44:26,372 --> 00:44:28,291
you've accomplished
during this competition.
1128
00:44:28,291 --> 00:44:30,501
You have such a cool,
unique style,
1129
00:44:30,501 --> 00:44:32,461
and you really brought
all of the positivity
1130
00:44:32,461 --> 00:44:34,463
to all of your work
and all of us.
1131
00:44:34,463 --> 00:44:36,757
So thank you so very much,
Tommy.
1132
00:44:36,757 --> 00:44:37,884
‐ I can always be improving
1133
00:44:37,884 --> 00:44:40,136
and getting better
as an artist.
1134
00:44:40,136 --> 00:44:43,055
I'm just so grateful for
this opportunity, so thank you.
1135
00:44:43,055 --> 00:44:46,267
From this experience, I learned
that I do have shortcomings
1136
00:44:46,267 --> 00:44:48,394
and I do have
a lack of experience
1137
00:44:48,394 --> 00:44:50,229
in certain areas
in photography.
1138
00:44:50,229 --> 00:44:52,523
But I also have some things
I'm really strong at
1139
00:44:52,523 --> 00:44:53,691
and really good at,
1140
00:44:53,691 --> 00:44:55,109
and I was able
to highlight those.
1141
00:44:55,109 --> 00:44:57,445
So I feel really good
about what I've done.
1142
00:45:02,533 --> 00:45:08,206
‐ Jose, Marilyn, it's down
to just the two of you.
1143
00:45:09,415 --> 00:45:12,376
[dramatic crescendo]
1144
00:45:18,507 --> 00:45:21,510
[dramatic music]
1145
00:45:21,510 --> 00:45:25,056
‐ It's time to crown our
very first Exposure champion.
1146
00:45:25,056 --> 00:45:31,938
♪ ♪
1147
00:45:31,938 --> 00:45:35,316
The winner
of the grand prize is...
1148
00:45:35,316 --> 00:45:42,323
♪ ♪
1149
00:45:46,494 --> 00:45:47,828
Marilyn.
1150
00:45:47,828 --> 00:45:51,415
KRYS: Yeah!
1151
00:45:51,415 --> 00:45:55,044
Baby, you won!
[laughs]
1152
00:45:55,044 --> 00:45:58,172
You did it!
[all talking]
1153
00:46:00,925 --> 00:46:02,677
MARILYN: Thank you.
1154
00:46:02,677 --> 00:46:04,637
PARKER: We're so proud of you.
1155
00:46:04,637 --> 00:46:07,265
MARILYN: I Just really
appreciate the opportunity.
1156
00:46:07,265 --> 00:46:09,350
I never expected this.
1157
00:46:09,350 --> 00:46:11,852
I couldn't imagine this
in my wildest dreams.
1158
00:46:11,852 --> 00:46:15,147
I'm actually not even sure
if I'm awake.
1159
00:46:15,147 --> 00:46:17,024
‐ Marilyn, how are you
feeling right now?
1160
00:46:17,024 --> 00:46:18,609
‐ Surreal.
1161
00:46:18,609 --> 00:46:20,653
COLE: What do you think
your parents would say?
1162
00:46:20,653 --> 00:46:22,196
‐ I'm just happy
that I can show them
1163
00:46:22,196 --> 00:46:23,656
that anything is possible.
1164
00:46:24,156 --> 00:46:25,741
Hi!
1165
00:46:35,668 --> 00:46:38,379
‐ I want to show them that
it goes beyond everything
1166
00:46:38,379 --> 00:46:40,089
that they can dream of,
you know?
1167
00:46:40,089 --> 00:46:43,175
The American dream
is not a house and a car.
1168
00:46:44,093 --> 00:46:48,431
It's doing what you love
and just doing that forever.
1169
00:46:49,682 --> 00:46:52,018
Boy, girl, Asian or not.
1170
00:46:52,685 --> 00:46:54,770
As long as you just are honest
with yourself,
1171
00:46:54,770 --> 00:46:58,733
but create for the right
reasons and lead with love,
1172
00:46:58,733 --> 00:47:01,986
everything else will just
fall into place.
1173
00:47:01,986 --> 00:47:03,612
You guys are the best people
I've ever met.
1174
00:47:03,612 --> 00:47:06,198
It's really cool
to be around creative people.
1175
00:47:06,198 --> 00:47:08,117
I really needed that.
1176
00:47:08,117 --> 00:47:10,911
I've met so many
incredibly talented people
1177
00:47:10,911 --> 00:47:13,164
that I respect and love
so much now.
1178
00:47:13,164 --> 00:47:14,915
It's like a crazy big family.
1179
00:47:14,915 --> 00:47:16,959
And I really wanted
all of us to win.
1180
00:47:19,086 --> 00:47:20,296
‐ Tommy, you did a good job.
1181
00:47:21,464 --> 00:47:24,216
I'm pretty hard on myself
as an artist,
1182
00:47:24,216 --> 00:47:26,802
and sometimes that can get
in my own way.
1183
00:47:26,802 --> 00:47:29,847
But I'm so happy
that I was able to do this.
1184
00:47:29,847 --> 00:47:32,600
‐ This is real.
Get awake!
1185
00:47:32,600 --> 00:47:34,810
‐ It is real.
You can pinch yourself.
1186
00:47:34,810 --> 00:47:37,355
JOSE: She deserves it so much.
PARKER: Yeah.
1187
00:47:37,355 --> 00:47:40,816
‐ Jose, it was so close.
Your art and your story
1188
00:47:40,816 --> 00:47:42,318
definitely needs
to be shared with the world.
1189
00:47:42,318 --> 00:47:46,155
We expect to see a lot more
amazing photos from you.
1190
00:47:46,155 --> 00:47:47,365
‐ You will.
1191
00:47:47,365 --> 00:47:49,408
My goal now is
to let kids know
1192
00:47:49,408 --> 00:47:50,993
that they don't have
to go the wrong way
1193
00:47:50,993 --> 00:47:52,912
and turn to guns
and turn to drugs.
1194
00:47:57,750 --> 00:47:59,835
‐ I want to start something
to help, like,
1195
00:47:59,835 --> 00:48:01,087
little kids in my area,
1196
00:48:01,087 --> 00:48:03,339
so hopefully my message
gets across
1197
00:48:03,339 --> 00:48:05,257
and people see this
1198
00:48:05,257 --> 00:48:07,927
and they want change
and these kids, little kids,
1199
00:48:07,927 --> 00:48:09,512
pick up cameras
or whatever it is,
1200
00:48:09,512 --> 00:48:12,807
a skateboard, and realize that
you could be something in life.
1201
00:48:12,807 --> 00:48:14,683
This is how you
start the year off!
1202
00:48:14,683 --> 00:48:17,436
‐ Crazy.
Crazy, crazy.
1203
00:48:17,436 --> 00:48:20,439
PARKER: Yay!
[applause]
1204
00:48:20,439 --> 00:48:21,482
MARILYN: I wanted to prove
to myself
1205
00:48:21,482 --> 00:48:22,983
that I can do anything
1206
00:48:22,983 --> 00:48:26,153
if I just lead with honesty
and love and passion.
1207
00:48:26,153 --> 00:48:27,780
And I felt
like that's actually
1208
00:48:27,780 --> 00:48:29,740
what carried me throughout
this whole entire competition
1209
00:48:29,740 --> 00:48:32,535
is just being true to myself,
1210
00:48:32,535 --> 00:48:36,747
being true to my vision,
and being kind to others.
1211
00:48:36,747 --> 00:48:39,667
Can we all just take
one selfie together?
1212
00:48:39,667 --> 00:48:42,294
ALL: Yeah.
‐ It's been a wild, wild ride,
1213
00:48:42,294 --> 00:48:46,173
and I'm happy that I prevailed
through every struggle
1214
00:48:46,173 --> 00:48:48,634
that I went through, and I
want to continue doing that.
1215
00:48:48,634 --> 00:48:49,969
I will never
forget this moment.
1216
00:48:49,969 --> 00:48:53,764
Like, never, ever, ever,
ever, ever, ever.
1217
00:48:53,764 --> 00:48:55,975
Never.
1218
00:48:55,975 --> 00:48:57,685
COLE: Season one
on count of three.
1219
00:48:57,685 --> 00:49:00,604
One, two, three.
1220
00:49:03,441 --> 00:49:05,609
[applause]