Time spent making something creates attachment. You remember the weather, the effort and every decision behind the result. The person seeing it for the first time sees only what is actually there.
Critical Eye gives you that outside view, backed by years of producing, selling and judging professional photography. Choose a focused review of one finished image, a considered edit of your portfolio or a complete assessment of the website presenting your work to the world.
Choose the review you need
Each review is private, direct and completed around the material you supply. You receive specific recommendations you can act on, with the reasoning behind them.
01
Image Review
One finished image. A properly considered second opinion.
You have probably adjusted it, left it alone and returned to it again. At some point, familiarity makes it difficult to tell whether the image is genuinely resolved or simply familiar.
I will review the photograph as a finished piece of work, looking at the original idea, composition, timing, technical execution and final edit. You will receive an honest assessment of what carries the image, what weakens it and where further work would make a worthwhile difference.
This is useful for a portfolio decision, a potential print release or any image that feels close without feeling settled. If I believe it is already finished, I will tell you. If the better decision is to stop pushing it, I will tell you that too.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- A full-resolution review of one finished photograph.
- A written critique covering the idea, composition, light, technique and post-production.
- A marked-up JPEG showing the exact areas discussed.
- Clear priorities for this image and lessons worth carrying into the next one.
£150 per image
Delivered within seven working days.
After purchase, you will receive the upload link and a short form asking what the image is for and where you feel uncertain. Purchase is subject to our Access Terms & Conditions(opens in new tab).
02
Portfolio Review
A stronger portfolio starts with harder choices.
A portfolio is judged as a whole. One weaker image can lower the standard of everything around it, while repetition can make a substantial body of work feel much smaller than it really is.
I will review up to 30 finished images against the purpose of the portfolio and the audience you need it to reach. The assessment looks at individual strength, consistency, repetition and range, then separates the work that deserves its place from the images weakening the overall impression.
You will receive a recommended final edit and sequence, supported by a screen-recorded walkthrough explaining the decisions. Where the portfolio has a genuine gap, I will identify it clearly, so your next shoot has a useful target rather than simply producing more of the same.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- Review of up to 30 finished images for one defined portfolio and audience.
- A clear keep, consider or remove decision for every submitted image, with reasons.
- A recommended final selection and sequence of up to 20 images.
- A screen-recorded walkthrough and written selection list, including any important gaps to address.
£300
Delivered within ten working days.
After purchase, you will receive an upload link and a short form asking what the portfolio is for, who needs to respond to it and where you currently feel uncertain. Purchase is subject to our Access Terms & Conditions(opens in new tab).
03
Website Review
Your complete photography website, seen through fresh eyes.
A photography website has to build confidence quickly. Strong images can still be undermined by muddled navigation, weak sequencing or a visitor journey that never makes the next step obvious.
I will review the site as a photographer, a commercial client and a potential buyer. The assessment covers the way your work is selected and presented, the clarity of the offer and the route from first impression to enquiry or purchase.
You will receive a screen-recorded walkthrough and a written action plan in priority order. The result is a practical view of what deserves attention first, rather than a decorative list of everything that could possibly be changed.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- Review of your main pages, portfolios, navigation and contact journey.
- Assessment of image selection, sequencing, copy, hierarchy and calls to action.
- A recorded walkthrough on desktop and mobile.
- A prioritised action plan showing what to fix first and what can wait.
£400
Delivered within ten working days.
The standard review covers one photography website with up to 20 principal pages. Large shops or multilingual sites can be quoted separately. Purchase is subject to our Access Terms & Conditions(opens in new tab).
Useful criticism should lead somewhere
You will not receive a vague score or a polite collection of compliments. You'll understand how your work is being read and what I believe is worth doing next.
QUESTIONS
Image Review explains the changes I would make and may illustrate a local point on the marked-up copy. Full Image Edit is the hands-on option if you want me to develop the file.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Unsure which review you need?
If you want to check whether your image or website fits the service, or confirm timing before you buy, send me the details. I’ll reply personally.