Sports/Action

1) Name of photographer - Melissa Golden
General focus of portfolio (photoj, sports, stories, etc.)- It was random...
List three problems that the judges note with the portfolio - Boring, same techniques (overused), no focus.
List two things the judges like- One picture captured a nice frame, showed  nice eyes & had good lighting, they didn't like anything else. So I'll just say that I like how she framed some pictures, though overused, a lot, it was nice to look at.
What is your overall impression? What did you like or not like?
It was typical, nothing unique.


2) What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?
Good composition, the colors were vivid, framing, there was a lot of variation and he got very into the picture, varying distances.

What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?
Strengths, he wasn't afraid of getting into the picture, changing things up a bit.
Weaknesses, some pictures would've looked better cropped.

3) Briefly describe the process the judges went through in deciding the winner.
-Variation, creativity, composition, story, strong pictures, diversity, eccentricity.

Part 2

1. Describe one photo that you agree with the judges on. Explain why you and the judges do or do not like it.
The rugby picture, it's awesome. In general.
2. Describe one photo that you do NOT agree with the judges on. Explain why you think the judges are wrong.
I think the family picture should have placed, it was perfectly interesting.