Critique Factors

Exposure

Lighting

Contrast

Focus

Sharpness

Depth of field

Position and strength of main subject

• Rule of thirds (following it or breaking it)

Number and arrangement of supporting objects:

• Leading lines, diagonals, S curves, etc.

Cropping & Orientation

• Portrait, landscape, panoramic, square, etc.

Choice of backgrounds, colors, and saturation

Distractions: 

• edge mergers, subject crowding, messy background, etc.

Does it tell a story?

Does it elicit emotion? 

Would a color photo be more impactful if chaged to black & white?

Would you want to hang it on your wall or share it with others?