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We'll get two kinds of feedback (critiques) regarding the pictures we produce: the ones we get from others and the ones we get from ourselves.  

Getting feedback from others isn't bad, but if the others are critiquing our work without knowing anything about our photography, their critique ain't helpful.

I've said this more than I remember: the best critiques are self-critiques.

Furthermore, the best self-critiques involve our intent of composition, aka intent of communication,  and whether the elements of composition used during the creation of our photograph support our purpose of communication.

A critique that consists of "like" or "don't like" is subjective and useless.

Subjectivity is useless because everyone has different preferences.

What's practical is an objective critique based on whether or not the elements of composition support or detract from our intent of composition and how they support or detract from our intent of the composition.

What are the elements of composition?

EVERYTHING we use and EVERYTHING we do.  

In broad categories, the primary stuff is camera operation, composition, and light.

We gotta understand those broadly described elements of composition on a detailed level to create intentionally composed, engaging imagery.

And when we critique our work, or anyone else's, we've gotta base the critique on the intent of composition and whether or not the use of the elements of composition supports or detracts from the intent of communication.
 

The Introduction To Photography class starts soon. 
  
More ways to study and practice photography with me are below.

Call me if you need help determining the best course for you.

I'll help you be a better photographer—study and practice photography with me. 

Currently scheduled classes are below.

Smaller classes mean better learning, so class sizes are limited to 5 participants plus me.

But smaller classes also mean spots fill up quicker, so sign up soon. 

And what if the timing doesn't work for you in any of my scheduled group classes? Private in-person lessons suited to your schedule are always an option.

And remember, we learn and improve by doing, so practice making at least one picture daily.