Hi Marilyn,
Great thread!!!!
I am a judge for several of the clubs here in Northern CA. We have a group of clubs called N4C which is a council of several clubs in the greater Bay Area. It really boils down to two constrants for me first is technical quality. It has to be free of dust bunnies, focus issues (un- intentional ones) and other tech issues that degrade the images quality. Then it is pretty much subjective for the subject matter. For nature would want little or no effects incorporated by man. for PJ the image needs to convey the subject or tell a story.
For portraits, sports yadda yadda yadda.
One of my main goals when discussing others work in a comp enviroment is respect for the photographer. I will not "tear someone up" to teach them. I make quick but kind remarks re: the image without degrading the artist. It is something I refuse to do. If I don't care for the image or it has serious issues I may have the person see me after the meeting so I can explain further but still with respect and kindness.
There are several guidelines on the web for judging criteria, a quick google should render a great list.
I am not a school trained photographer, so the way I look at an image may be different than those on this list who are photograpers with an education. ( and yes I put my education in my judges bio).
My main criteria is whether I like the image or not, and I love to look at 'pitchers...
here is the URL for the clubs
Les Baldwin
-----Original Message-----
From: Marilyn
Sent: Apr 10, 2006 9:15 AM
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: any Judges Out There?
-----Original Message-----
From: Marilyn
Sent: Apr 10, 2006 9:15 AM
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: any Judges Out There?
For those of you who have ever acted as judges for photography shows - would you be willing to share with me (so I can share with my class) what you look for when judging photographs, please?
What makes a ribbon winning photograph?
Thank you in advance.
Marilyn
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