Listen to what the judges have to say

Now that you have chosen your favorite photos in the PowerPoint assignment, listen to how the pros choose photos.

-Note - You will need to listen to these videos. Earphones are highly recommended-

Part 1- Portfolios

Go to this web site, and do the following:

-Note - You will need to take notes either on paper or in a Word document as you watch the videos-

1. Watch any four of the Runner-up videos, and answer the following on your blog:
Name of photographer -
General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)-
List three problems that the judges note with the portfolio -
List two things the judges like-
What is your overall impression? What did you like or not like?


2. Watch the winning portfolio critique (Dustin Snipes), and post the following:
What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?

What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?

3. Watch the contest recap video.

Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner.

Part 2- Individual Images

Go to this web site and watch parts 1-6.

1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it.

2. Describe one photo that you do NOT agree with the judges on. Explain why you think the judges are wrong.