Author: Matthew G. Schmidt

Role of the Judge Judging is complicated. All of us have been in competition situations and often we are not pleased with the results. A good judge should be knowledgeable about the technical aspects of photography and also aware of the different styles of photography. I would suggest that a good judge should also be…

Role of the Judge I think the role of the judge is to educate and evoke thought and discussion. After the judging, the submitters should come away with an understanding on how to improve their image. They must feel that the judge is knowledgeable and objective. The judge must be cognizant of different levels of…

Criteria for Judging A thorough understanding of technique, composition and basic aesthetics are paramount to the proper reading of a photograph.  All photographs have merit and the judge as evaluator has the responsibility to acquaint him or herself with as much work as possible through the studying of monographs, historical dissertations on the art of…

Role of the Judge Educate and promote photography through constructive criticism. Be able to communicate my reasons for choosing where the photos ranked in relation to the other photos in the competition and not by judgments made against outside influences, for example “I’ve seen better sunsets”. To offer suggestions on the photos I didn’t choose…

Role of the Judge I view the role of a camera club judge primarily as an educator for both the individual competitors and the audience as a whole. Working within and adapting to each camera club’s rules, format and time constraints, a judge should provide critiques on the individual images in a positive, constructive and…

Role of the Judge The role of a camera club must be to educate and inspire photographers to develop their full potential. By careful critique of a maker’s work, the judge can offer suggestions for improvement and reinforce positive skills. The judge must be aware of the fact that comments made are not only for…

Role of the Judge Over the years, I have entered many competitions. Occasionally, a judge would suggest some modification that I might make to improve it, or point out an area of the image that is weak or has a problem. I think in every case, to the best of my recollection after making the…

Role of the Judge The camera club judge should provide honest and objective evaluation of images presented providing a critique of the image maker’s craftsmanship, the use of the picture space and most importantly the use of creativity and the images visual design & communication within the time the club has allotted for the competition.…