I took a few photography classes in college in 2001 -2003. Every week, we would hang what we thought was our best work on the wall in class, and everyone would critique each other photos. Sometimes it was hard to hear the critiques, but they made your work better. It was face-to-face, and honest and really really helpful. And sometimes even brutal. It was like here at 365 though, all different levels and talents...I am not a shining star, but I am not half bad. I want to be better than that though.
When I first got to 365, I ended up a bit depressed because you really only hear good stuff about your work...I wanted more than just, oh, I don't know, politeness, and good words. I learned that those help too though. I do see that my photos have still improved, though some of it is probably the pressure to produce something good enough to show people every day. Still, if anyone ever has something to say about my photo that is a bad habit, or simply just bad, please tell me! If anyone wants me to do the same, please let me know!
I am also more than happy to receive constructive critisism, so anyone who looks at my photos feel free! I've got a thick skin and can take it! Thanks for the article.
I would rather have someone critique my photos than to view it and say nothing at all. On the other hand, I usually have a hard time saying anything critical about anyone else's photos. I'm always afraid I'm going to hurt their feelings!
Thanks for the link Sue, a very interesting and worthwhile article. I like people to give an honest critique of my photos but, as commented by Tammy, I am still nervous about hurting someones feeling. Most people put on a picture that they really like or are really pleased with and, not knowing the individuals, you never know how much harm your critique can do. A difficult question for me!
I am just starting out and feel photojournalism is my niche. I have heard the story behind my photos but I want my photos to catch your eye. I do want people to critique my photos , tell me whether there interesting or not, and give new ideas or different ways I could do things to make a photo more interesting. Thanks to all !
I love to critique things. Its been instilled into me from my college. Most of our classes involved having our work shown and teachers as well as other students would critique your work. While kind words are great, they arent helpful at making you a better artist, or making your piece as good as it could be.
I often spend my lunch breaks etc critiquing in various places here. Though i usually dont do it unless someone asks for it, i find that if someone isnt open to critique then im probably just wasting my time b/c they likely dont care enough to listen...
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When I first got to 365, I ended up a bit depressed because you really only hear good stuff about your work...I wanted more than just, oh, I don't know, politeness, and good words. I learned that those help too though. I do see that my photos have still improved, though some of it is probably the pressure to produce something good enough to show people every day. Still, if anyone ever has something to say about my photo that is a bad habit, or simply just bad, please tell me! If anyone wants me to do the same, please let me know!
I often spend my lunch breaks etc critiquing in various places here. Though i usually dont do it unless someone asks for it, i find that if someone isnt open to critique then im probably just wasting my time b/c they likely dont care enough to listen...