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490: Jeff Larason: Seeking Purpose Through Photo Critiques: The Crit House
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In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, I chat with Street Photographer Jeff Larason, whos helping others find deeper meaning in their work through photo critique. Jeff dives into the joys and challenges of receiving feedback through his youtube series, The Crit House. Jeff talks about his journey of self-analysis, the importance of constructive critiques, and how to find a supportive photography community.
The Big Ideas:
- Value of Constructive Feedback: Receiving specific and constructive critiques can significantly improve your photography skills and artistic vision.
- Emotional Impact: Striving to infuse your photographs with emotional depth can create more resonant and meaningful images.
- Community Engagement: Finding a supportive community for discussions and feedback enriches your learning and personal growth.
- Balanced Sharing: Carefully considering when and what to share on social media can help you focus on meaningful self-improvement rather than external validation.
Photography Action Plan
- Seek Constructive Feedback: Join a local or online photography critique group to get diverse perspectives on your work. Ask for specific feedback, focusing on areas where you feel uncertain or want to improve.
- Enhance Emotional Storytelling: Spend time pre-visualizing your shots to determine the emotions you want to convey. Practice incorporating elements like lighting, composition, and subject interaction to build stronger emotional narratives.
- Engage with the Photography Community: Participate actively in photography forums or attend in-person meetups to discuss and learn from peers. Mentor or seek mentorship to gain insights and broaden your perspectives.
- Curate and Monitor Your Sharing: Be selective about the photos you share on social media, focusing on quality over quantity. Set specific goals for what you hope to achieve with your shared images, such as feedback on a new technique or storytelling approach.
- Utilize Multiple Feedback Channels: Share your work in different formats, like printed versions for in-person critiques and digital ones for online feedback. Combine the insights from virtual critiques and in-person interactions to gain a well-rounded understanding of your strengths and areas for improvement.
Resources
Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!
https://perfectcamerasettings.com/
Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio.
And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!
Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/
Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast!
- Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
- Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
- Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/
Thanks for listening & keep shooting!
534 episoder
Manage episode 435169312 series 1317199
In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, I chat with Street Photographer Jeff Larason, whos helping others find deeper meaning in their work through photo critique. Jeff dives into the joys and challenges of receiving feedback through his youtube series, The Crit House. Jeff talks about his journey of self-analysis, the importance of constructive critiques, and how to find a supportive photography community.
The Big Ideas:
- Value of Constructive Feedback: Receiving specific and constructive critiques can significantly improve your photography skills and artistic vision.
- Emotional Impact: Striving to infuse your photographs with emotional depth can create more resonant and meaningful images.
- Community Engagement: Finding a supportive community for discussions and feedback enriches your learning and personal growth.
- Balanced Sharing: Carefully considering when and what to share on social media can help you focus on meaningful self-improvement rather than external validation.
Photography Action Plan
- Seek Constructive Feedback: Join a local or online photography critique group to get diverse perspectives on your work. Ask for specific feedback, focusing on areas where you feel uncertain or want to improve.
- Enhance Emotional Storytelling: Spend time pre-visualizing your shots to determine the emotions you want to convey. Practice incorporating elements like lighting, composition, and subject interaction to build stronger emotional narratives.
- Engage with the Photography Community: Participate actively in photography forums or attend in-person meetups to discuss and learn from peers. Mentor or seek mentorship to gain insights and broaden your perspectives.
- Curate and Monitor Your Sharing: Be selective about the photos you share on social media, focusing on quality over quantity. Set specific goals for what you hope to achieve with your shared images, such as feedback on a new technique or storytelling approach.
- Utilize Multiple Feedback Channels: Share your work in different formats, like printed versions for in-person critiques and digital ones for online feedback. Combine the insights from virtual critiques and in-person interactions to gain a well-rounded understanding of your strengths and areas for improvement.
Resources
Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!
https://perfectcamerasettings.com/
Start Building Your Dream Photography Business for FREE with CloudSpot Studio.
And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!
Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/
Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast!
- Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group
- Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa
- Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/
Thanks for listening & keep shooting!
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