Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting at the library and on Zoom. The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, images for critiquing (limit of 2) should be sent by midafternoon on the day of the meeting. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

We will send an email and post to the Facebook group if there are any changes to the schedule.

Group Coordinator
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com

Professional photographer, Paul Erickson, will be our guest to critique our photos. His background is in portrait, catalog and product photography. 

Please submit your photos (up to 3) for critique to our dropbox, link below. Please include your name in photo file name.

During the meeting for each photo shown please provide 1.genre or style; 2.What your intent was; 3.A little detail on how you shot it; 4.What you personally think of the photo and any specific questions. We'll ask Paul to provide feedback in those areas.

Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/89bzzfrn86znj2t7abl4s/h?rlkey=9b5obpazot6b49r6n1jih8b6r&dl=0

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting at the library and on Zoom. The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, images for critiquing (limit of 2) should be sent, using Dropbox by midafternoon on the day of the meeting. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/89bzzfrn86znj2t7abl4s/h?rlkey=9b5obpazot6b49r6n1jih8b6r&dl=0

We will send an email and post to the Facebook group if there are any changes to the schedule.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting at the library and on Zoom. The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, images for critiquing (limit of 2) should be sent, using Dropbox by midafternoon on the day of the meeting. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/89bzzfrn86znj2t7abl4s/h?rlkey=9b5obpazot6b49r6n1jih8b6r&dl=0

We will send an email and post to the Facebook group if there are any changes to the schedule.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting at the library and on Zoom. The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, images for critiquing (limit of 2) should be sent, using Dropbox by midafternoon on the day of the meeting. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/89bzzfrn86znj2t7abl4s/h?rlkey=9b5obpazot6b49r6n1jih8b6r&dl=0

We will send an email and post to the Facebook group if there are any changes to the schedule.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting at the library. The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, images for critiquing (limit of 2) should be sent, using Dropbox, to Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com) by midafternoon on the day of the meeting. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

We will send an email and post to the Facebook group if there are any changes to the schedule.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a Zoom (not hybrid) meeting.  

In November we will be diving into the world of paintings and drawing inspiration from them. We will be looking at a few key things: How effectively you've captured the essence of the painting. Lighting, exposure, and post-processing. Creativity and experimentation with different angles and perspectives. For the photo share we will ask for a brief explanation to help us understand your thought process. This is a great way to learn from each other and grow as photographers. Don't worry if you don't wish to or can't use November's theme! We still encourage you to join us at the session and bring your photographs for feedback. We are excited to see and critique your work! Images (limit of 5) should be sent, using Dropbox, to Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com) by midafternoon on the day of the meeting.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Lisa Spencer lisajospencer@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom option available for those who can't meet in person.  

The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, Images for critiquing (limit of 2) should be sent, using Dropbox, to Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com) by midafternoon on the day of the meeting. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Lisa Spencer lisajospencer@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom option available for those who can't meet in person.  

The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

I've included a link to a list of 50 great photographers.  You may have your own list.  I would personally add Fan Ho for his use of light in both color and black and white.  Do you have a favorite photographer maybe even someone not famous?  Maybe someone who just catches a photo that speaks to you? 

Why are they great? Do you critique their photos or just love them? 

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/features/the-best-photographers-ever?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=dcw&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR1oJEPyX5mA5Rru80T9860qZhZCV0mF2VwTNH0h39Z_9yJD-EUDsFKxfHk

Photoshare will be up to 3 photos per person following our discussion.

Here is the drop box link to upload your photos.   Please include your name in the file name when uploading. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6u72w6dsjnbxhvq/AABdWR2N1w72jDxYRc8E0qcva?dl=0

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Lisa Spencer lisajospencer@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Folks, I have to cancel tonight's meeting for a personal reason.  We'll meet up next month for sure.

Until then please take a look at this video on YouTube.  Think about the photos you see from these great photographers.  How they move us, the message and the forethought as they were captured. 

We'll discuss this video next month.

https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/features/the-best-photographers-ever?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_content=dcw&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR1oJEPyX5mA5Rru80T9860qZhZCV0mF2VwTNH0h39Z_9yJD-EUDsFKxfHk

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Lisa Spencer lisajospencer@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom option available for those who can't meet in person.  

The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, Images for critiquing (limit of 2) should be sent, using Dropbox, to Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com) by midafternoon on the day of the meeting. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Lisa Spencer lisajospencer@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom option available for those who can't meet in person.  

The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, Images for critiquing (limit of 2) should be sent, using Dropbox, to Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com) by midafternoon on the day of the meeting. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez higonzilla@gmail.com
Lisa Spencer lisajospencer@gmail.com
Kate Melvin catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom option available for those who can't meet in person. Attendees must be paid members of the Bloomington Photography Club.

Our goals are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, Images for critiquing (limit of 2) should be sent, using Dropbox, to Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com) by midafternoon on the day of the meeting. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com)
Lisa Spencer (lisajospencer@gmail.com)
Kate Melvin (catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com)

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom option available for those who can't meet in person.  

The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback. 

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, please send up to 2 images to Jaime or Lisa. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com)
Lisa Spencer (lisajospencer@gmail.com)
Kate Melvin (catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com)

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom option available for those who can't meet in person.  

The goals of this group are to provide honest peer reviews in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback.  Kendall Reeves will provide the photo critique for this month’s meeting.  

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, please send up to 2 images to Jaime or Lisa. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com)
Lisa Spencer (lisajospencer@gmail.com)
Kate Melvin (catherinemelvinphotography@gmail.com)

Our Photo Critique Focus Group will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom option available for those that can't meet in person.  

The goals of this group are to provide honest peer review in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback.  The focus group will view submitted images one by one and have a productive conversation about what works in each image, what doesn't, and what could be improved in the future.  Language should be constructive and supportive-- no bullying or belittling will be tolerated.  

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  For those who want to participate, please send up to 2 images to Jaime or Lisa by Feb 20th. Images should be jpegs, with the longest side 1400 pixels.

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com)
Lisa Spencer (lisajospencer@gmail.com)

We're excited to see many of you for the first meeting of the Critique Focus Group.  This will be a hybrid meeting, with a Zoom option available for those that can't meet in person.  

The goals of this group are to provide honest peer review in a supportive environment, as well as to sharpen photography skills through discussion and feedback.  The focus group will view submitted images one by one and have a productive conversation about what works in each image, what doesn't, and what could be improved in the future.  Language should be constructive and supportive-- no bullying or belittling will be tolerated.  

It is optional to submit images for critique, although it is encouraged.  Jaime and I ask that everyone who wants to submit images (up to 3) please do so before Monday, Jan 30th.  Images can be submitted directly to me (lisajospencer@gmail.com) or Jaime (higonzilla@gmail.com) or both.  

And finally, a homework assignment!  

Please find the time to watch this YouTube video by landscape photographer Nigel Danson.  The tone and language of this critique are similar to what we're looking to achieve in our own focus group-- insightful ideas, notes on composition and impact, and a generally positive, honest delivery.  

Nigel Danson: YouTube

Looking forward to seeing all of you next week!

Group Coordinators
Jaime Gonzalez (higonzilla@gmail.com)
Lisa Spencer (lisajospencer@gmail.com)