what size that will enable to crop to all standard

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

09/02/2009 09:29:45 AM · #1

What size do you crop your original photo to, to enable a crop of all standard sizes..

i.e. sometimes if I crop to 8x10 (and crop too tightly) then I cannot crop additional sizes of 5x7, 4x6 etc. I have in the past cropped the photo for each size...that is a waste of alot of time.

I print at MPIX and would like to upload one standard size and be able to pick any size.

Thanks

cowboy221977

Canon EOS-60D

09/02/2009 09:32:51 AM · #2

That is a good question. I have always had problems with cropping and stuff...Iguess in my case it is inexperience.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

09/02/2009 09:39:25 AM · #3

oops adding to my question (rather than start a new post)
how and what do you charge for a kid wanting the photo for facebook or myspace?

I'm thinking a low res and charge like a 4x6 price??

bassbone

Nikon Z8

09/02/2009 09:39:36 AM · #4

One thing you could consider is to crop the photo as you wish (normal sized 8x10, 5x7 etc or any odd size that fits the image) and then add a border in PS to the image that you are going to have printed to make it fit the normal modes on the on line printing companies. That way you get the crop you want and then you are able to fit the image easier into the frames/ mats you build/ buy.

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

09/02/2009 09:46:52 AM · #5

The solution I've learned is to "shoot loose" and keep images at original size. That way any crop is do-able without losing detail. I used to "fill the frame" with my portraits, which is great when you know you will not crop; but with client portraits you never know what size they will want. So leave some space around them for the enevitable crops.

As for a low res digital image for kids to share they can either have a free one with my logo or pay $2 each. Most take the logos. :)

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/02/2009 10:03:02 AM · #6

thank you idnic...I was hoping to hear from you!
I think you hit my error on the head...I tend to fill the frame....but conciously made an effort not to with my senior shots from yesterday.

what res and size do you give them....

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

09/02/2009 10:04:00 AM · #7

4 x 6 (8 x 12)contains more image real estate than an 8 x 10 so if you want an aspect ratio that will allow cropping to other sizes then that aspect ratio would be used.

However, in order to allow the croppings without getting too tight you'd need to shoot for the smallest aspect ratio and fill the frame with negative space.

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

09/02/2009 10:08:04 AM · #8

Originally posted by dassilem:

Glad to help. ;)

As for size, you're gonna giggle... I give them standard DPC size (640 longest side), only because I already have a macro set up to size it. A sign of laziness. lol