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AI Notes for Photographers

How to Summarize Portfolio Reviews

Photographers often attend portfolio reviews to showcase their work and receive valuable feedback. Taking detailed and organized notes during these sessions is crucial to remember the insights provided by reviewers and to make necessary improvements in their portfolios. Structured note-taking helps photographers track their progress over time and implement changes that enhance their craft.

But what should you include in your meeting notes? We have compiled a list of key points to include in your meeting notes.

Key points to include in meeting notes for photographers

  • Meeting participants:Who were the participants in the portfolio review, and what are their roles?
  • Portfolio strengths:What specific strengths of the photographer's portfolio were highlighted during the review?
  • Areas for improvement:What areas of the portfolio did the reviewers suggest needed improvement or further development?
  • Style and technique feedback:Did the reviewers provide any feedback on the photographer’s style or technique, and if so, what was mentioned?
  • Project preferences:Were there any particular projects or images that stood out to the reviewers, and why were they significant?
  • Market relevance:How did the reviewers assess the portfolio's relevance to current market trends or client needs?
  • Presentation tips:Were there suggestions regarding how to better present or organize the portfolio for future reviews or potential clients?
  • Professional opportunities advice:Did any potential professional opportunities or directions arise from this review discussion?
  • Technical skills critique:Was there any critique regarding technical skills such as lighting, composition, editing, etc.? If so, what was said?
  • (Follow-up actions):What specific follow-up actions were recommended for improving or expanding upon based on this meeting’s feedback?

How to automate

But why take notes manually when you can use AI to do it for you? Today's AI can transcribe meetings, summarize key points, and even identify action items. Instead of being distracted by typing and writing notes, you can focus on the conversation.

Here's how:

  1. If you don't already have a voice recorder that allows you to customize your summaries, download LazyNotes from the App Store.
  2. Navigate to Settings > Meeting Templates and tap the + button.
  3. Copy/paste one of our templates and/or customize your own. Tap Save.LazyNotes templates
  4. Start your first recording and choose your new template any time during the call.LazyNotes templates
  5. Enjoy customized notes emailed right to your mailbox!

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