SUMMARY
The August "Critique the Community" event from Fstoppers is seeking "Minimally Edited Photos." Participants are encouraged to submit images that have undergone only basic adjustments like white balance, exposure, color, and contrast. Extreme editing techniques such as compositing, skin retouching, warping, cloning, or AI selections are excluded. The critique is open to all photography genres, and selected entries will be featured in a video critique. Submissions require commentary on creation, gear, challenges, and the rationale behind minimal editing. The deadline for submissions is August 30, 2026.
TAKEAWAYS
August "Critique the Community" theme is "Minimally Edited Photos."
Focus on basic adjustments; avoid extreme retouching like compositing or AI edits.
Open to all genres, with submissions requiring commentary on creation and gear.
Submission deadline is August 30, 2026.