ABSTRACT
Meaningful feedback in critiques can come in two forms, as timely feedback or general feedback. Timely feedback refers to suggestions for improvement that can be applied immediately to readers images. This kind of advice includes local and global editing, like cropping, color, or contrast adjustments. It could also address ideas for how to best present the readers images. For example, readers may learn in critique that their photos could have more visual impact if they change their presentation size. Timely feedback is valuable, because it provides suggestions that they can try immediately and see if they actually do improve the work. A really good tool for increasing the depth of the critique discussion is an artist statement. The photographer can present a brief account on the background and inspirations for their work at the time the images are presented.
