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 ofContinue reading “David Biehler”
Author Archives: Matthew G. Schmidt
Clarence Carvell
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 ofContinue reading “Clarence Carvell”
Bill Conway
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 chooseContinue reading “Bill Conway”
Sandi Croan
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 andContinue reading “Sandi Croan”
Andy Jezioro
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 forContinue reading “Andy Jezioro”
Peter Manzelli
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 theContinue reading “Peter Manzelli”
Scott Musson
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.Continue reading “Scott Musson”
Charles Neenan
Role of the Judge Judging of artistic endeavors is an exercise fraught with subjectivity. Every participant in a camera club competition needs to be continually reminded of this, Neenan’s “Immutable First Law of Judging”. Why? Because. Our very personal efforts are assessed for worthiness and then compared to our peers’ works by someone who doesContinue reading “Charles Neenan”
Matthew G. Schmidt
Role of the Judge I see the camera club judge as a teacher or educator, inspiring others to achieve greater skills and to improve their technique. A judge should be a student of the visual arts with an ability to articulate their decisions in a constructive manner, appropriate for the skill level of the photographersContinue reading “Matthew G. Schmidt”
Mary Ann Setton
Role of the Judge There are three important jobs for a judge: to process the competition and decisively choose the best images in as fair and professional manner possible, using a sense of humor and comfortable language to put competitors at ease, and leaving any personal photographic likes and dislikes at the door; to takeContinue reading “Mary Ann Setton”
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