1. Camera Settings

• Exposure: Is the subject properly exposed? Are there any important blown out areas (to0 bright)or underexposed areas (to dark)?
• Focus: Is the subject in focus? If not, is intended to be out of focus or is it missed focus?
• Color: Is the white balance correct? Too cool, too warm. Color casts?
• Depth of Field: Does it add to the story to take away from the story?

2. Lighting

• Is the lighting flat? Dappled?
• Does the type of  lighting used add to the image or is it distracting? And is it intentional?
• Overall is it cohesive with the feel of the image?

3. Composition

• Does the composition help you understand what the main subject or idea is?
• How is the subject framed in the image?
• Are there any limb chops?
• Does the composition make the subject more interesting?
• Does the image follow a compositional rule? If not, would it look better cropped differently?
• Is there anything in the frame that takes away from the story? Or adds to the story that makes it more compelling?

4. Mood

• How does the image make me feel?
  
• Do the technical aspects of the image add to this mood (lighting, color, composition, exposure, focus).
  
• Does the image capture an emotion?
  
• Is there a connection between the photographer and subject?
  
• Is there a connection between the viewer and subject?