Fstoppers Community Critiques: Show Us Your Best Photos

Fstoppers Community Critiques:  Show Us Your Best Photos

Last week Lee Morris wrote an article outlining the community rating system and we have been flooded with emails.  The most common question has been "now that I have a rating associated with my images, how can I get honest critiques and suggestions about my work?"  Well today is your lucky day because this weekend Lee and I are going to examine 15 images submitted to us and break down what makes each image great and not so great.  

Over the last couple weeks Lee and I have rated over 4,000 images in the Fstoppers Community.  It's pretty obvious after browsing through the most popular and highest ranked images that we have some real talent lurking on Fstoppers.  

As fun as it can be seeing how your own images rank among the entire community, sometimes it is more helpful hearing first hand how you can improve your work and make even stronger images.  That is our plan for this Sunday as we go through 15 user submitted images and break down the good, the bad, and the ugly.  It's not always going to be pretty and I'm honestly a little nervous about having to dish out my own personal thoughts on some of your photos.  

Here are a few of the areas we will be looking at and considering when giving our praise and criticism:

Mastery of Lighting

Creativity

Selection of Talent/Models

Post Production

General Photography Technique

Emotion and Mood

Commercial Viability (can this image book you work)

If you think you have the guts to have your work critiqued or simply want to get our opinions on how you can push yourself to the next level, leave a link to a specific image in your Fstoppers Portfolio below.  On Sunday July 20th, Lee and I will hand pick 15 images to talk about live on video.  We are not going to reveal your name unless your entire portfolio is world class and hopefully everyone can take something constructive away even if it isn't their own work.  

This idea is sort of a test as I'm not exactly sure what to expect, but if this turns out to be something you guys find valuable then maybe the Community Critiques will become a regular occurance on Fstoppers.com.

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Patrick Hall is a founder of Fstoppers.com and a photographer based out of Charleston, South Carolina.

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Just to know where I am ;)
https://fstoppers.com/photo/25057
Thank you

you guys used it for the header image of an interview, so why not use it for a critique as well! https://fstoppers.com/photo/25084

you guys used it for the header image of an interview, so why not use it for a critique as well! https://fstoppers.com/photo/25084

I really enjoyed the first episode of your photo critique and I am looking forward to next. It gave me lots to think about.
Here is photo of mine. https://fstoppers.com/photo/18291

Please advice, thanks.

Lets try, why not? ;)

https://fstoppers.com/photo/25418

And one for architecture!

https://fstoppers.com/photo/25416

Okies, tear me apart.

Hi, this is my first post here. I would love some feedback :)
https://fstoppers.com/photo/27114

Newb and learning. I would love to get some REAL feed back. LOVE the new site and this critique format!
https://fstoppers.com/photo/27777

Liking the series and comments. I would love some critique on this image, where I was trying to practice tough lighting, as in wedding prep in a tough spot. I have watched the wedding DVD and really learned a lot. This is for a shoot for the makeup artist and stylist. The model is Miss Montana USA and they used images from this shoot for their brochure next year. Thanks in advance.

https://fstoppers.com/photo/27793

Hello guys ! I think we all have seen Dani Diamond ring light work in this community ! This is my first attempt in beauty photography : i am a music photographer. I recently built my 4 feet double ring light and learnt dodge and burn technic ! Not perfect yet !!

https://fstoppers.com/photo/27797

I just watched the second episode of the critique and brought me here to share some photos with you guys for a critique! Thanks.
https://fstoppers.com/photo/27811

Hope you guys will use this photo on your future critique episode! :)
https://fstoppers.com/photo/27817

hey guys im new here, just made my account about 5mins ago, would really appreciate if you critique my image, thanks https://fstoppers.com/photo/27803

I would love to hear what 2 wedding photographers think of a commercial bridal shot! https://fstoppers.com/photo/24654

Would love to know your full thoughts on this picture.
https://fstoppers.com/photo/27446

Hi Lee and Patrick,
I'd love to hear your critique of this image :)

https://fstoppers.com/photo/24851

Please review this image, No pain no gain.

https://fstoppers.com/photo/27870

Hello, I'm ready to hear about my work ...
https://fstoppers.com/photo/14060

Hello, street photography might not be your cup of tea, but I would really like to hear what you think of my work.
https://fstoppers.com/photo/27880

Seldom do B&W images, please advice. Thanks.

Please judge this one.
https://fstoppers.com/photo/27919
THX

What do you think of my image? https://fstoppers.com/photo/12460

Hello, I would like to recive critiques and advices for the current work I'm doing, thanks!

https://fstoppers.com/photo/15455

I want to push myself to do better each time i pull the shutter. What do you think? https://fstoppers.com/photo/11688

Would love to here something about my stuff ;) https://fstoppers.com/photo/25264 or https://fstoppers.com/photo/25062

Would love to know what you think. Thanks! https://fstoppers.com/photo/27983

I would really love to hear what you guys have to say about my images. Fe: https://fstoppers.com/photo/24915 and/or https://fstoppers.com/photo/24912 . Thx!

Really enjoyed the first two critiques - I'll throw my hat in the ring! https://fstoppers.com/photo/22593

I am definitely interested in hearing your opinion of my photos. Here is one to start with, albeit a bit different from most of what I see here: https://fstoppers.com/photo/24387

Love your work guys!
https://fstoppers.com/photo/28027

Not my normal subject/content but I was on location for work and wanted to play around with my new variable ND filter. As far as my other work, not sure I'm quite there to submit for a ripping.
https://fstoppers.com/photo/27262

It would be great to hear your thoughts on this one - https://fstoppers.com/photo/28073

https://fstoppers.com/photo/15754
Might have sustained some retina damage while shooting this one

It would be an honor if you would look at my photo and critique it

Jump!
https://fstoppers.com/photo/28166

I would really like it if you guys could critique what I consider one of my best pieces of work: https://fstoppers.com/photo/16180

Check this out...

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