Author: Matthew G. Schmidt

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.…

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 does…

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 photographers…

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 take…

Role of the Judge Camera clubs are usually are group of amateur photographers who have come together to improve their photographic skills and broaden their enjoyment of photography. The judge is there to teach as well as entertain the members of the club. However, the members must remember that the camera club judge has been…

Role of the Judge For a competition to be a true learning experience for entrant AND audience alike, the judge has to assume the role of teacher and by extension, become an evaluator. Just as teachers are expected to be knowledgeable in their subject matter and specialists in their chosen area of expertise, so must…