FOR KIM WOODS ONLY

Instructions Please read over the document that details the 4-step Critique process. This process will help you look at your own photographs, talk about them to others, and look and talk about photographs of others. This skill is important to keep practicing as a photographer because it is necessary to always be thinking about pictures constructively. Always ask yourself, “Why do I like this photograph?” and “What makes this photograph successful?” On the contrary, also ask the same thing about photographs that you are not fond of. Do not be afraid to express your opinions as long as you have the right language to back it up.

Before you begin your response:

1. Look at the above photograph.

2. First make a mental note of what is going on. The subject matter, the composition, the way in which it is set up, etc.

3. Note your initial reactions to it before you begin to think too in depth about it.

Now begin formulating your response to write down:

1. Describe what you see. This is the easiest part, do not overthink it. Just write down exactly what you see in the photograph. Make sure to be as detailed as possible so you spend some time looking at the photograph.

2. Analyze what is in the photograph. Look at the composition, the lighting, the framing, the textures, the way the subjects are captured. For example, how are the shadows in the photograph composed? What subjects are the shadows coming from?

3. Interpret the photograph. This is where your own opinion comes into play. What do you think is happening? What is the story?

4. Judge the photograph. This is where your own opinion comes into play the fullest. Is this a successful photograph? Do you like it? Why or why not?

Please write a brief response of 300-500 words for the photograph above using the 4-step critique process. Please write your response as a list with the corresponding numbers 1-4 matching each step of the process: 1. Describe, 2. Analyze, 3. Interpret, 4. Judge.