Photo shoots are always action-packed, and as you can see from our behind the scenes pics, there’s no shortage of excitement, silliness and laughs among The X-Factor top four. Here’s what really went on at our shoot, of which the final result is featured in this weeks issue – out now!

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Photographer Jae Frew and Stylist Jules Armisaw with Jackie Thomas in our studio – the old picture we use as a wind board was taken by Jae years ago!

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Jackie trying out sultry.

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It’s all about the angles!

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Jules, her assistant sabrina, writer Kelly Bertrand and contestant Whenua Patuai in the make-up room.

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Whenua and Kelly deep in conversation.

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Jackie posing up a storm.

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Jules operatng the wind machine – the hair dryer!

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Jae showing Jackie the pics – she’s happy!

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Jules with three out of the four Moorhouse boys- Jason, Brock and Marley.