PTE Core · Write Email

Photography as Art

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1

Darkroom Photography Workshop Feedback

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Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

You recently attended an introductory darkroom photography workshop at a local community arts centre. You were very impressed by the hands-on printing techniques, but you noticed that several chemical trays and enlargers were damaged. You would like to write an email to the workshop coordinator, Mr Davies.

  • Praise the content and instructor of the darkroom workshop.
  • Describe the problems with the darkroom equipment.
  • Suggest improvements for future photography sessions.

0 words · target 50–120 · 9 minutes in the test · spell-check is off, as in the test

Questions 2–3

Read the situation below and write an email in response. You have 9 minutes. You should write 80–120 words.

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2

Gallery Exhibition Print Submission

You are an amateur fine art photographer preparing to submit a series of architectural prints to a regional gallery exhibition. You need some clarification before submitting your framed work. Write an email to the gallery curator, Ms Thornton.

  • Explain the theme and medium of your photographic series.
  • Ask about the framing and display dimensions required by the gallery.
  • Request details regarding the delivery deadline and insurance arrangements.
3

Street Photography Walk Coordination

You are a member of a local photography society, and you are helping organise an urban street photography walk this coming Saturday. You need to coordinate the itinerary and safety guidelines with the group leader, Alex. Write an email to Alex.

  • Propose a meeting location and route through the historic market district.
  • Ask about the plan in case of wet weather.
  • Suggest sharing a code of conduct for photographing members of the public.

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