Welcome to Click Love Grow Critiquing!

Watching photos being professionally critiqued is such a fantastic way to learn, even when it’s not your image. It’s such a valuable tool for growth, and it’s not about negativity, but about providing constructive feedback in a supportive way (which is how we roll!).

In this video, I share insights from my latest image critiquing session with the Click Love Grow community, with all images coming from Grads or members.

Watch the video and then read on to get the show notes.

Image Critique #1: Imogen Burden

Feedback

I love the vibrant colors, the playful moment, and the strong technical execution in Imogen’s image.

Suggestions

• Adjust the perspective by shooting from a lower angle to include more sky and accentuate the size of the slide.
• This change in perspective could enhance the composition and draw the viewer’s eye to the key elements.

Image Critique #2: Lauren Vania

Feedback

Lauren’s portrait beautifully captures the warm, late-day light, and I’m really drawn to the captivating expression of the subject. She has fantastic catchlights in her eyes, and the light is soft and even which works so well for a portrait like this.

Suggestions

• Consider stepping back slightly to avoid a cramped frame, while maintaining the overall strong composition and post-processing.

Image Critique #3: Rachel Todd

Feedback

Rachel’s use of vibrant colors and harsh midday light works so well and helps bring those colours to life. It’s a great storytelling image, nice and sharp with good exposure.

Suggestions

• Angle the camera to bring the line of the bench a little lower in the frame and anchor them using the rule of thirds
• Straighten the bench line to strengthen the composition and maintain clean, straight lines
• Emphasizes the impact that attention to structural elements can have on the overall impact of an image

Image Critique #4: Paula Jean

Feedback

I love the older sibling’s hand on the baby’s head, it adds a beautiful sense of connection. There’s lots of light and adds beautiful catchlights in their eyes, and I love the colour at the top and bottom of the frame.

Suggestions

• Use a deeper depth of field to make sure both of their eyes are in sharp focus.
• By adjusting your aperture setting, you can control what’s in focus.

Image Critique #5: Tasha Ann

Feedback

I really like the natural pose and the warm lighting in Tasha Ann’s portrait.

Suggestions

• Perform a simple post-processing edit to enhance the skin tones and overall warmth of the image.
• Using tools like the Click Love Grow presets, you can easily give your photos that perfect finishing touch. Check out my super quick edit below Tasha’s original.

 

Key Takeaways

• Importance of adjusting perspective to enhance composition
• Maintaining straight lines in the frame to strengthen the overall image
• Controlling depth of field to ensure focus
• Leveraging post-processing techniques to elevate the final result
• Continuous learning and education as a path to improving photography skills

Keep shooting, sharing your work, and exploring the educational opportunities available through Click Love Grow!

Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for more inspiring photography content!

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