1. Samantha

Samantha has been doing quite well throughout the competition, but this is the explosive, superstar moment I’ve been waiting for. Everything about this photograph is absolutely divine! The depth of emotion in her eyes is so captivating and magnetic, and the angle works perfectly for her features. I also love how she leaned back and incorporated her arms into the shot, the way she tossed them up and back frames everything excellently. My top three were all spectacular this week, but Samantha stood out the most and delivered one of my favorite shots of the entire cycle!