Your Name: ____________________________

I am critiquing: ____________________________
Is it a Self Portrait, a Natural Lighting Portrait, or a Grid Portrait?

Portraits Critique
1. What lens do you think they used based on the appearance of the
photograph?
a. Was this a wise choice, or would a different lens have looked better?
2. What kind of lighting was used for the photograph?
a. Do you think this lighting works for the photo? Why or why not?
3. Describe the composition of the photograph.
a. What changes would you suggest compositionally?
4. Where exactly is the main point of focus in the photograph?
a. Do you have any focusing suggestions?
5. What do you believe was the ISO in the photograph?
a. What evidence suggests this ISO?
b. Was it a good choice for the photo?
6. How would you describe the depth of field in the photograph?
a. Do you think it should be smaller, larger, or is just right?
7. What kind of edits do you think were used?
a. Do they work for the photo or are they too much or are they not
enough?
b. What would you suggest?
8. Overall what grade would you give this portrait?
a. A: Outstanding, best Ive seen
b. B: Above average, but could use minimal changes
c. C: Ok/Average, doesnt stand out, but isnt bad, they might want to
reshoot
d. D: Below Average, needs a bit of work, I suggest they reshoot
e. F: Far below average, I strongly suggest they reshoot