Ladies wake up early on August 12 to begin preparing for the finals evening gown competition

They get right to choosing the perfect makeup and dress

Experts meticulously help fine tune their appearance

Girls eagerly wait for their turn to shoot

It takes photographer three hours to setup the backdrop

Through hard training one finalist says she has gained confidence

Another says she has overcome her inferiority complex in both photography and catwalk

Ngo Thanh Thanh Tu in beaded fishtail gown

Tran Thi Thu Hien epitomizes femininity

Girls confidently express style