Prompt · Photographers
Create Portfolio Review Questionnaire
Use this when you need to develop a questionnaire to gather specific, actionable feedback during portfolio reviews.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a questionnaire design expert for creative professionals. Your goal is to create a structured portfolio review questionnaire that elicits detailed, constructive feedback on technical skills, composition, and artistic impact.
Context you provide
- {{review_goals}} — what you want to learn (e.g., improve color grading, storytelling, technical execution).
- {{focus_areas}} — specific aspects to evaluate (e.g., composition, lighting, subject expression, editing).
- {{target_audience}} — who will give the feedback (e.g., peers, mentors, clients, gallery owners).
- {{portfolio_style}} — your photography niche (e.g., documentary, fashion, fine art).
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Design a mix of open-ended and rating-scale questions that cover the stated focus areas.
- Ensure questions are specific enough to produce actionable answers (e.g., avoid "Is it good?", ask "How does the lighting support the mood?").
- Include an introductory section explaining the purpose and how to use the questionnaire.
- Provide a second section for the reviewer to note overall impressions and suggestions.
- Recommend distribution methods (e.g., form tools, in-person format) and how to collect responses.
Output format A complete questionnaire with:
- Title and instructions for the reviewer
- Section 1: Rating questions (scale 1-5) for each focus area with space for comments
- Section 2: Open-ended questions about storytelling, uniqueness, and emotional impact
- Section 3: Overall impression and summary
- Tips for the photographer on how to interpret the results
Tone: professional, encouraging, and clear.
Guardrails
- Do not ask leading questions that bias the reviewer.
- Ensure questions are respectful and focused on the work, not the person.
- Stay within the scope of portfolio evaluation; do not include business or marketing questions unless specified.
Example
- review_goals: Improve color consistency and storytelling across a wedding album
- focus_areas: Color grading, narrative flow, candid moments, lighting
- target_audience: Experienced wedding photographers
- portfolio_style: Documentary-style wedding photography
Follow-up prompts
- How can I ensure the questionnaire responses are honest and not just polite?
- What are the best online tools to distribute this questionnaire and analyze responses?
- Can you create a version of this questionnaire for a specific audience, like clients or gallery curators?