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Prompt · Photographers

Create Portfolio Review Questionnaire

Use this when you need to develop a questionnaire to gather specific, actionable feedback during portfolio reviews.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Design a mix of open-ended and rating-scale questions that cover the stated focus areas.
  3. Ensure questions are specific enough to produce actionable answers (e.g., avoid "Is it good?", ask "How does the lighting support the mood?").
  4. Include an introductory section explaining the purpose and how to use the questionnaire.
  5. Provide a second section for the reviewer to note overall impressions and suggestions.
  6. 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?