Judging vs. Critiquing Your Photography

In this episode of The Light Between, I explore the difference between self-judgment and soulful critique, and how learning to reflect on your photography with curiosity rather than harshness can transform both your creative growth and your relationship with your work. I share a gentle framework for reviewing photos that balances technical skill with personal expression, starting with intention, separating craft from emotion, engaging the senses, and using experimentation as a tool for learning rather than self-criticism. I explore the importance of visual literacy, presence, and why photography is an extension of your lived experience, not something to be measured against perfection or comparison. This episode is an invitation to soften your inner critic, trust your evolving voice, and remember that every image is part of your unique creative story as you move forward with more grace, awareness, and confidence.I hope you enjoy it!Thanks for listening!Join the waitlist for my holistic photography program: https://alannaoneil.com/vvc-waitlistI’d appreciate your support to help raise funds for WWF(World Wildlife Fund) for the 2026 Paris Marathon: https://www.justgiving.com/page/alanna-oneil-777 Get full access to Alanna’s Substack at alannaoneil.substack.com/subscribe