Critique Template

Critique Template

Definition: A good composition is a pleasing selection and arrangement of subjects within the picture area.

Insert a photo per slide then describe using the following criteria:

  • Why you like the photo?
  • Why you selected this photo?
  • What caught your eye?
  • What intrigues or fascinates you about the photo?

Why you appreciate the photographer's:

  • interpretation?
  • enhancing abilities?
  • creative talents?
  • camera manipulation to produce a new vision?

Describe the guidelines that apply to the photo being studied:

  • What is the center of interest in the photo?
  • Is there a strong center of interest?
  • Explain the Composition-
  • Simplicity-
  • Simple Background-
  • Balance (symmetrical / asymmetrical)-
  • Leading Lines- S or C Curves - Triangles - Diagonal Lines
  • Rule of thirds-
  • Framing-
  • Foreground objects-
  • Repetition-
  • Texture-
  • Form-
  • Hue- (Characteristics of color - basic colors)
  • Values (tones or shades of gray - measures lightness - Ansel Adam's Zone System)
  • Chroma (a measure of hue concentration)
  • Use of colors
  • Lighting enhancement -
  • Special effects (e.g.. filters, lenses, film type, PhotoShop enhancement ,etc.)-
  • Is the photo making a statement?
  • Is there a theme that describes the composition?
  • Does the photographer illustrate creative expression in the photo? Explain.
  • Describe the depth of field the the photo ( shallow - deep or great) and does this enhance the photo?
  • Classify the Photo: (Fashion, Landscape, Nature, Wildlife, Special Effect, Abstract, Close-up - Macro, Portrait, Advertisement, Mood, Action, Panning, Documentary, Photojournalism or Digital Imagery)
  • Why do you like or dislike this photo?

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