12 Feb Helpful Tips & Advice from Competition Judge Mandy Johnson!
Submitting Images for Image Competitions has always been a hard decision for me. I strive myself on offering both technically beautiful portraits, and also ones that my clients will be able to remember how that moment felt forever. So, how do you separate those emotions and choose images that would perform well technically?
Start with selecting the images you know are technically your best. Pay attention to exposure, lighting, composition, rules of third and contrast. Those key factors must be in play first. It is a learning experience to step back and really critique your work from a technical standpoint.
After you narrow them down to just a few, then really look at the impact of the image. The viewer should want to know the story behind the image, and impactful images will have them lingering longer and really allow the viewer to connect with that moment.
Another element to think about is the relationship within the portrait. An image that tells a truly beautiful story is always captivating.
My belief is when you have brought all of these elements into one well-crafted portrait, you have yourself a winning image.
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