Ask Alan – Q&A Library
This page is your searchable library of photography questions that other members have asked – plus direct access to the AI chat assistant. Use it alongside the Practice Packs and your monthly review sessions to keep moving forward.
How to use this page
- Browse categories to find a question similar to yours.
- Open the answer and follow the guidance or related Practice Packs.
- If you want image-specific feedback, upload to Dropbox and book your monthly Zoom review.
Ask the AI assistant
If you can’t see your question here, ask the AI assistant for quick, topic-based guidance. It’s trained on my articles, assignments and workshop content.
Open Ask Alan AI ↗Your Monthly Review & Practice Packs
Step 1 — Quick tips for better reviews
Use these tips each month before you submit your images:
- Choose images that reflect something you want to improve.
- Optional: add a short note.
- RAW or JPEG — minimum 3000px long edge.
Step 2 — Choose a Practice Pack
Choose from: Technical Foundations, Composition & Creative, Genre-Specific.
Step 3 — Submit your images
Upload to your Dropbox at least 24 hours before your session.
Step 4 — Book your monthly Zoom session
Book your 15-minute Lightroom review from the 1st to the last day of your month.
Ask Alan – Q&A Library