I’ve been trying to come up with a way that I can give back to the Forzatography community for a while, and after much consideration, this felt like the thing I’d be best suited to & would find most useful if I was just starting out in the hobby. I’ve occasionally offered critiques before, but not wanting to offend means it always feels a little uncomfortable even though no one has ever told me they were unwelcome. I suspect others might be a bit shy about it for the same reason, and because criticism is so rare in the media sections, it can often feel like encouragement & praise are the only acceptable forms of communication.
Now I’m offering everyone the chance to expressly ask for their photos to be nitpicked to death…or at least state/restate that they’re open to it.
This is not meant to be strictly my thing though; I would invite anyone with a keen eye for detail & composition to share feedback with others in this space. Please feel free to do so!
My goal for this thread is to promote learning by keeping things positive & constructive, as well as maintaining restraint when it comes to personal taste. The idea is not to tell you what I would do differently, and how anyone feels about the paint, tune, or activity depicted in the photo should not be a factor. It’s going to be about purely technical/aesthetic aspects of the work as much as is humanly possible, and I’ll ask questions to clarify the intent behind a photo or a compositional choice you made if it’s not obvious.
You can post photos you want feedback on here, or just leave a comment stating that you’d like a detailed critique on your latest set & I’ll check out your gallery and post it there.
In keeping with the spirit of education, here’s a link to the FM4 Forzatography Help & Tips guide; much of the information applies universally:
http://forums.forza.net/turn10_postst342_FM4-Forzatography-Help-and-Tips--Wiki.aspx
Here’s How to Upload Images as well, just in case this is the first stop for someone new:
http://forums.forza.net/turn10_postst2289_-UPDATED--Guide--How-To-Upload-Images.aspx
I’m also willing to offer workshop-type activities, if there’s any interest. Happy shooting!