A fresh take on feedback — supportive, insightful, and open to all members.
At the Saskatoon Photography Club, we believe every photographer grows through reflection, inspiration, and constructive feedback. That’s why we’ve evolved our Clinic Critiques into a more accessible and encouraging format we now call Photo Reviews.
Whether you’re new to photography or a seasoned pro, our Photo Reviews are your opportunity to:
- Showcase your work
- Hear what others appreciate about it
- Receive helpful suggestions to improve
- See how different people interpret and approach the same themes
These reviews are open to all club members, regardless of skill level. You’ll gain insights from a mix of peer feedback and experienced reviewers — all in a positive and supportive environment.
Photo Review Topics
Street Photography
Street photography is about observing everyday life and capturing authentic moments as they unfold.
The subject might be people, architecture, light, gesture, humour, contrast, coincidence, or simply an interesting moment that might otherwise go unnoticed. Strong street photographs often combine timing, composition, storytelling, and observation.
Images do not necessarily need to include people. A street photograph can also explore the relationship between signs, shadows, buildings, objects, reflections, or the urban environment.
Inspiration
Consider photographing:
- Candid moments in public spaces
- People interacting with their surroundings
- Interesting gestures or expressions
- Reflections in windows or puddles
- Strong shadows and dramatic light
- Signs, advertisements, or visual humour
- Repetition, patterns, or symmetry
- Juxtaposition between unrelated subjects
- Pedestrians framed by architecture
- Markets, festivals, cafés, or public gatherings
- Quiet moments on otherwise busy streets
- Rain, snow, fog, or changing weather
- Silhouettes and backlighting
- Interesting characters or everyday routines
- Minimalist urban scenes
- Saskatoon streets, neighbourhoods, downtown, and public spaces
Street photography rewards patience and observation. Slow down, watch how people, light, and the environment interact, and be ready when the elements come together.
For Photo Review Night, members are encouraged to bring images they are experimenting with, including photographs they may still be unsure about. The discussion is an opportunity to explore what makes a street photograph effective and how composition, timing, and storytelling can strengthen an image.
Table Top
Table top photography turns a small space into your own photographic studio.
Arrange objects on a table or other controlled surface and experiment with lighting, composition, backgrounds, reflections, textures, colour, shape, and storytelling. Subjects can be ordinary household objects or carefully selected items chosen specifically for their visual qualities.
Unlike many forms of photography where we react to what is happening, table top photography gives us the opportunity to build the photograph from the ground up.
Inspiration
Consider photographing:
- Flowers or plants
- Fruit, vegetables, or food
- Glassware and bottles
- Vintage cameras or photographic equipment
- Watches, jewellery, or small objects
- Tools or workshop items
- Toys or miniature scenes
- Books, pens, paper, or stationery
- Antiques and collectibles
- Kitchen utensils
- Musical instruments or accessories
- Water droplets or splashes
- Smoke, steam, or movement
- Reflective surfaces
- Transparent or translucent objects
- Repeating shapes or patterns
- Abstract compositions
- Everyday objects photographed in an unexpected way
Try Experimenting With
- Window light
- A desk lamp or small LED light
- Side lighting to reveal texture
- Backlighting through glass
- Black or white backgrounds
- Coloured paper or fabric
- Mirrors and reflective surfaces
- Shallow depth of field
- Long exposures
- High-key or low-key lighting
- Simple homemade reflectors made from white card or foam board
You do not need a studio or expensive equipment. A table, a few household objects, and a single light source can provide endless photographic possibilities.
For Photo Review Night, members are encouraged to experiment. Bring finished photographs, works in progress, or different versions of the same setup so the group can discuss lighting, composition, and creative choices.
Critique Night: TBA
How many photos can I submit?
You are allowed to enter a maximum of 2 digital images.
Your 2 entries can be Traditional (Color), or Monochrome, or Altered Reality. They both can be color, or both monochrome or both altered reality, or any combination of these three categories, your choice.
Digital Image Submissions
File Type
- Images must be submitted as JPEGs. Mac users must add .jpg or .jpeg extension.
Method of Submission
- Images can be uploaded via our Submissions Page no later than 10pm on the submission deadline date.
- Remember that only club members can submit to any club competitions.
File Requirements
- We strongly recommend that you send us your full resolution photo.
- Images must be in the proper orientation for viewing when projected.
- Images do not have to have a 4:3 aspect ratio.
- We do not limit the file sizes when submitting
Minimum File Requirements for our Projector
- The optimal viewing area is 1280 x 800 (width x height) per image
- Vertical images have a minimum height of 800 pixels tall.
- sRGB
- Image submitted smaller than these resolutions will be shown at their submitted dimensions
The purpose of the clinic is to provide instruction through constructive critical comment and evaluation. Critiques are done in a general forum with constructive feedback. Members use the following criteria to critique the photos: