Unit One : Introduction
In our Getting Started section, we asked you to choose an old photo of yours that you were proud of, and explain why. This week is a two-part assignment.
Choose two photos.
Photo One: One of yours that you feel like didn’t quite come out the way you envisioned in your head. Look at it critically and articulate what about the photo doesn’t work, in your opinion. You may not know how to “fix” it, and that’s okay. This exercise is about pinpointing what you’re unhappy with. Share this photo alongside a short paragraph of where you think your opportunities with it lie.
Photo Two: One from another photographer that you find inspiring or visually interesting. Again, look critically at the image and articulate what it is in that photo that speaks to you. Share this photo with a short paragraph about why you chose it.
Engage with a fellow participant.
Either in the subreddit, or on discord, choose a photo submitted by another person taking the course and write some feedback on it. The main thing to do here is to identify what works in the photo, and where there may be opportunity for improvement. When identifying the opportunities, remember to make your feedback actionable. Non-constructive feedback is something like “Love this!” or “I don’t like the color here.” Actionable and constructive feedback is more like “The person on the left of the frame is visually interesting, but gets lost in all the extra space to the right. Try cropping in closer to the subject so they’re more prominent.” This article on giving feedback will help you to get started.