Photo Critiquing

Take a look at the photos in the Photo Examples section. Read the captions. Hopefully this will give you an idea of what to look for in photos.

For this assignment, you will create captions of your own for a series of photos. Below is a list of things to look for while viewing the photos. Each photo is also accompanied by a list of keywords or things to look for and mention in your critique.

Photos to Critique:
http://prezi.com/snf9bzrieltu/photo-critiquing/


Things to look for/discuss:

  • Framing
  • Rule of Thirds
  • Leading Lines
  • Use of Colour
  • Cropping
  • Exposure
  • Shutter Speed
  • Motion
  • Depth of Field
  • Focus
  • Foreground / Background
  • Use of light
  • Blur / noise / distracting elements
  • Does it tell a story?

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