How to correctly evaluate one's own photographic works

If you have never done this before, you may encounter some difficulties in the initial stage. In fact, even if you have the habit of reviewing, you may not have mastered the essentials of looking at photos, such as what is good about a photo and how to make it better. This article will discuss how to start learning to evaluate a photo. Self-assessment memorandum. What is the story here? All the photos are ultimately telling a story in one way or another. If the audience has an emotional connection with your photo, there is a story in it. First of all, the first challenge you face is to confirm what the story you are trying to tell. Is the technical quality photo focused accurately? Is the exposure perfect? What about noise and sharpness? Does the composition of this photo help to express its content? Where are the highlights? Even if a photo is not perfect, it may have some good points. Find the bright spot and figure out why it's good here. Can this photo be better if the correct tools are replaced with different equipment? If yes, what is the difference between the equipment actually used and the equipment you want to use? Why didn't you use another device at that time? Can you achieve the desired effect with existing equipment? The improvement method is to look at a photo after drinking a cup of tea. Have you found anything that can be improved to make yourself more creative? Did you tell a story? After answering these questions, let's go back to the first question and make sure whether we have successfully told the story we want to tell. If the answer is "no", then there will be reasons why this photo is "unqualified" in the above questions. If you just start practicing, it is suggested to list these questions in a table, which is very helpful to improve your shooting level. Don't worry that this job may be a waste of time. Like all learning processes, you may feel a little awkward and uncomfortable at first, but once you get into the habit, it becomes a natural thing.