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<blockquote data-quote="JulianK" data-source="post: 57987" data-attributes="member: 9608"><p>Interesting that there is a problem in the Critique forum. I haven't spend much time there, but I critique quite a lot as a photography teacher & coach and I've been asked how best to critique photos on Quora so I know it can be seen as delicate. But delicate isn't quite the right word in my opinion. A good constructive critique might have a simple formula that follows something like:</p><p></p><p>Mention 3+ aspects of the photo you like or admire. </p><p>The reasons why you like or admire these aspects - important to remember the person has put their heart on their sleeve and even just posting a picture for critique is worthy of admiration. In other words there's plenty to respect in every photo, just having a go...that's respectable. So look for all the good first, look for the courage, look for the charm, look for the ambition. Then go on to look for the good *effort* made technically and creatively and mention these. Be sincere, be empathetic.</p><p></p><p>Next I suggest saying something like "here are a few points I noticed that may help you out, of course they're just my opinions please take them as such."</p><p>Then offer technical and creative advice on aspects that you really do see, this should be done in a positive tone and if you don't honestly know what you're</p><p>talking about don't make it up - stick to what advice you actually know you can offer. And if that's limited then admit it humbly.</p><p></p><p>Remember throughout your critique that the person wants this information in order to take better photographs next time, that's paramount, they are not asking</p><p>to be hung drawn and quartered and they should not be - ever.</p><p></p><p>Ask to see their next shot and tell them you hope your input was of some value.</p><p></p><p>That's it. It works and everyone gets on and can make progress.</p><p></p><p>Poll type ratings and exif data...personally I don't see the need, photography is an art and a craft. When I was a kid at school studying art my teacher didn't get tech on me, he spoke to me like a human being and through that I grew.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JulianK, post: 57987, member: 9608"] Interesting that there is a problem in the Critique forum. I haven't spend much time there, but I critique quite a lot as a photography teacher & coach and I've been asked how best to critique photos on Quora so I know it can be seen as delicate. But delicate isn't quite the right word in my opinion. A good constructive critique might have a simple formula that follows something like: Mention 3+ aspects of the photo you like or admire. The reasons why you like or admire these aspects - important to remember the person has put their heart on their sleeve and even just posting a picture for critique is worthy of admiration. In other words there's plenty to respect in every photo, just having a go...that's respectable. So look for all the good first, look for the courage, look for the charm, look for the ambition. Then go on to look for the good *effort* made technically and creatively and mention these. Be sincere, be empathetic. Next I suggest saying something like "here are a few points I noticed that may help you out, of course they're just my opinions please take them as such." Then offer technical and creative advice on aspects that you really do see, this should be done in a positive tone and if you don't honestly know what you're talking about don't make it up - stick to what advice you actually know you can offer. And if that's limited then admit it humbly. Remember throughout your critique that the person wants this information in order to take better photographs next time, that's paramount, they are not asking to be hung drawn and quartered and they should not be - ever. Ask to see their next shot and tell them you hope your input was of some value. That's it. It works and everyone gets on and can make progress. Poll type ratings and exif data...personally I don't see the need, photography is an art and a craft. When I was a kid at school studying art my teacher didn't get tech on me, he spoke to me like a human being and through that I grew. Hope that helps! [/QUOTE]
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