You will never be in the room to defend your photographs after you send them out into the world. Be open to the critique and learn how to internalize the voice of the editor.

A member of the audience comes on stage for the first live portfolio review followed by a set of blind critiques.

Following a set of blind critiques Joe is joined by John V. for the next live portfolio review.

Joe finishes John's portfolio review with more stories and insight before taking a break.

Fresh from the break Joe and Scott move through a new series of blind critiques punctuated more of Joe's fantastic perspective on photography.

Joe has a way of looking into a photograph and seeing things that few people can. Each critique is an opportunity for learning for all.

Joe's ability to improvise as a photographer serves him well as a critical reviewer.

In this segment Joe provides live critiques to two photographers, Stephanie R. and Eric W., and shares more insight into his way of looking at photographs.

Joe wraps up Eric's portfolio review and then moves into a new set of blind critiques.

With each portfolio reviewed we gain a deeper appreciation for how to approach our own photographic journey.

Joe wraps up the critiques and the evening with a final live portfolio review.

Joe answers questions from the audience about his personal style.