Judging prints:

1. Impact - does it make a good first impression?
2. Creativity - is a unique?
3. Style - does it have a "signature look"?
4. Composition - did you use repetition, rule of thirds, leading lines or other composition?
5. Color balance/tonal gradation - is a contrast correct and does it provide impact?
6. Print presentation - is the crop, mount, paper etc. of high standard?
7. Center of interest - is the focus on the subject?
8. Lighting - is the direction, quality and quantity of the light correct?
9. Subject matter or interpretation - is there a clear subject that is balanced with the background?
10. Print quality - is the print of high standard?
11. Technique - do you use the right camera, lens, exposure and other techniques correctly?
12. Storytelling - to the elements of the image reinforced the message or story?