I’m starting a new feature in this blog: a weekly photo critique. Every Tuesday or Wednesday I’ll pick a photograph submitted by one of my readers, write a detailed critique, and invite other readers to post their comments as well.
I’ve always felt that portfolio reviews are one of the most valuable parts of my workshops—perhaps the single best teaching tool. Everyone gains insights into their photography, regardless of who’s work is being reviewed. This new blog feature give you the chance to have one of your photos critiqued for free. But more importantly, I hope every reader will learn something.
I’ll post the first critique on January 26th or 27th. If you want your images considered for a critique, post it to the Flickr group I’ve created for this purpose. (You’ll have to join Flickr, but it’s free and easy). Photographs will be chosen for their instructive value, not necessarily their quality. Please, no more than five images per person per week!
Tags: critique, Landscape Photography, Michael Frye, Photography
Really great idea, Michael. I also feel strongly that portfolio and image critiques are one of the best ways to become a better photographer. Critiquing the work of others is just as valuable as getting your own work critiqued. Looking forward to this feature on your blog.
Just curious if you will be critiqueing all types of photography or just landscape? You work is GORGEOUS, by the way.
Thanks for the comments Bret and Carrie. I agree with everything you said Bret – that’s the main reason I’m doing this. I’m also hoping that lots of other readers chime in on these critiques, as other perspectives are always valuable.
Carrie, yes, I’ll be reviewing landscapes, but I define this pretty broadly to include cityscapes and intimate scenes of nature, as well as landscapes with people or animals, as long as the figures are a small part of the frame.
So landscapes are ok but not Close-ups?
This is great I wish to make learn to take better landscapes, even if you do not use mind, I can still learn.
This is anther great feature you are bring to the web and your site. Thanks again
That’s right – landscapes but not closeups. Really you can post anything you want to the Flickr group, but I probably won’t pick it unless it fits within the broad category of landscape. And thanks for your other comments Bob.
Big fan of your work, and loving this idea of yours…