Members are encouraged to bring in prints and/or digital images for informal critique by those in attendance. The goal is to both allow the maker to share more about the image than is possible at our competition evenings, and for those in the audience to provide constructive feedback and suggestions for possibly improving the image.

This is not for showing your best as in competitions, but for showing images that you like but are unsure of and wish input on. From past experience this type of interaction can be of value not only for the presenter but for others in the audience who may have similar questions about their own images and how to improve them. In the case of digital images it may be possible to "try out" the suggestions 'live' in Photoshop.

Each member is encouraged to bring 1 or 2 images (prints or digital; any category).  Presenters will briefly (1-2 min.) state why they chose the subject, how they captured and edited it, and questions for which they wish help. With the help of moderators this will be followed by open discussion with members in the audience.  Each image presentation will last about 5-10 minutes at the most, depending on the number of entries.

These images can be those previously entered in competition for which you wish another opinion, or new images.  Print mounting is optional.

Digital images may be brought to the meeting on either a CD or pocket USB drive.  Use the same specs as for digital competition. Plan to arrive early so our Digital Chair has time to enter the files on our laptop.

Members planning to bring an image should RSVP to Vardan Aroustamian (at the address below) ASAP, no later than the 3 pm on the Monday before the meeting, stating whether they will bring a print or a digital image (not both).  Decisions about the number of entrants that can be accommodated and the number of images accepted per entrant will depend on the number who respond.

Questions and suggestions are welcome.


Vardan Aroustamian
Judge Selection and Critique Chair
Email: "vardan_a AT hotmail.com" (copy & replace 'AT' with @)