Discussion Groups

Wednesday Discussion Group

The Discussion Group group meets the first Wednesday of the month except January and October

  1. December  2025 — December 31

  2. February 2026 — February 4

  3. March 2026 — March 4

  4. April 2026 — April 1

  5. May 2026 — May 6

  6. June 2026 — June 3

  7. July 2026 — July 1

  8. August 2026 — August 5

  9. September 2026 — September 2

  10. September 30 — September 30

  11. November 2026 — November 4

  12. December 2026 — December 2

     

    Time: 6:30 – 8:30

    Submission Guidelines:

    • Send one high-resolution JPEG to wednesdaydiscussion@tcpcinc.org
    • Use a concise title (1-4 words) as the file name
    • Include your name in the email

      Register for the Session
      Make sure to register each month you’d like to join the Discussion Group.
      Check Your Email

      Once registered, just before the discussion you will receive an email with all the details you need: A link to a Google Drive for reviewing images. The conference call information for the remote meeting.

      Submit Your Entry
      Send your image for critique, along with a title of your image to wednesdaydiscussion@tcpcinc.org before the session.
      Optional Adjustments
      After the meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to make final adjustments to your contest submission, if applicable.

Register for the Discussion Group

Welcome to Wednesday Discussion Groups!
The Evaluation Process

To guide the critique, participants evaluate images using a rubric that focuses on five key categories:

  1. Composition
  2. Lighting
  3. Focus & Sharpness
  4. Creativity
  5. Emotional Impact

Each category is scored using the following scale (creativity is the illustration):

  • 1: Lacks creativity; very conventional.
  • 2: Fair creativity; somewhat original.
  • 3: Good creativity; shows some unique elements.
  • 4: Very creative; unique perspective.
  • 5: Highly creative; exceptionally original and unique.

Scoring and Final Evaluation

The scores for each image are tallied, resulting in a final evaluation:

  • 5-9: Needs Improvement
  • 10-14: Fair
  • 15-19: Good
  • 20-24: Very Good
  • 25: Excellent

This structured yet supportive approach encourages participants to think critically about their work, embrace new perspectives, and celebrate each other’s creativity.

Join the Conversation

Whether you’re submitting your own images or participating as a reviewer, Wednesday Discussion Groups offer an opportunity to grow, connect, and be inspired. Join us for meaningful dialogue and valuable insights that will elevate your photography!