Days ago , i submit this photos to a group , they decline it and when i ask why please .!
I get a very rude replay ..
" It lacks both creativity and subject.
It was took from such a horrible angle, you could've got a much nicer and better shot from another one.
Colors are dull and should've been a bit more enhanced.
It is not a shame to retouch your images if you do not own a fully professional camera.
Use light-room and get more familiar with Photoshop "
I surprised first , then i feel depressed and a little bit sad , is't really that much bad .?
I forget that and think about people who don't know how to give a short "or long" , good critique . It's about not just telling the artist what's bad and good in their artwork , it's about savoir faire , Choosing the right words and tone , and much more ..
I write a paragraph before about some tips for professional critique and I would like to share it with you , I'm sure most of you know that already but take it as a reminder and maybe some points are out of your mind ..
1- Look at the whole photo and pay attention to the smallest details like light and shadow .
2- Start with a positive phrase , even the " simplest photos " the artist make an effort to take it .
3- Arrange your points with a mistake and it's possible solutions .
4- Start with the basic mistakes , then the smallest ones , then criticize the post-processing if there .
5- Don't mention or repeat points which stated before .
6- Ask the artist about the camera sitting , the place and type of light used if you see that'll be helpful .
7- Ask if the artwork is new for him or old one so he's already know his mistakes .
8- Ask if the artwork is professional or just for documentation .
9- Don't say that you criticize too much , because every artist is looking for good critiques to improve .
10- Use well know terms , and be away from complexity .
11- End your critique again with compliment sentence and wish them good luck .
I hope that was helpful , and excuse me for any grammar mistakes " the original is written in Arabic ^^"
Thank you for reading .. Have a nice day
Zaina