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Practical exercise

How to critique your own photos: try it yourself

Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS illustrating how to critique your own photos
Photograph by Carl Cooper LRPS.

1. 24-Hour Rule

Wait a day; review with fresh eyes.

2. Critique Checklist

Sharp? Good exposure? Strong composition? Tells story?

3. Best/Worst

From 10 photos, pick best and worst; write why.

4. One Thing Fix

Identify one improvement for next time (e.g., “get closer”).

5. Positive First

Always note what you like; then what to improve.