Judging
General Information
-Judges for Print and Projection nights are Boise Camera Club members with proven track records of consistently high scoring images, and/or a portfolio of well above average work.
-Images submitted on Print and Projection nights are judged by a three-person panel.
-Each judge scores each image in three categories: Technical, Composition, and Impact. Each judge has a scoring range of five levels. The scores of each judge are totaled for each print, thus the total score for an image will range from 15 to 27 points.
-Judges are not allowed to score their own images or their spouse's images. In this case the remaining two judges scores will be averaged, then rounded to the next whole number.
-After an image is scored, a critique is given of the image.
Image Scoring Matrix
| Level | Point Value | Total Point Value |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 9 | 27 |
| Good | 8 | 24 |
| Above Average | 7 | 21 |
| Average | 6 | 18 |
| Below Average | 5 | 15 |
Here are some links on the various aspects of judging and critique, as well as the judged elements.
Understanding Judging in a PSA-Recognized Exhibition
The 4Cs Scoring Scale (Blue Mountain)
IMPACT
Tips for Creating Dynamic, High-Impact Photographs
Go From Static to Dynamic: How to Create Photographs with Impact
Why The Color RED Made Me a Better Photographer
COMPOSITION
Tips for Objective Evaluation of Composition
6 Advanced Composition Techniques to Improve Your Photos
10 Top Photography Composition Rules