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10/03/2004 07:48:52 PM · #1 |
I have recently noticed that I am cropping more and more photos into square shape, and I really like that form. It often frames the subject better than normal rectangular form.
Here is an example:
I also find the more rectangular view somewhat more 'distracting' if you know what I mean.
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10/03/2004 08:25:47 PM · #2 |
I really like the square crop, too! My portfolio and contest entries will show you what I mean... when I look around my apartment, I can see why-- I just like the even square shape! :)
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10/03/2004 08:45:10 PM · #3 |
I agree, I also find myself trying to fill up a rectangle with shots that fit a square much better.
BTW, this is my first post. I think this is a really cool place and I plan on participating in the next open challenge. |
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10/03/2004 08:59:23 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by JoshuaM:
I agree, I also find myself trying to fill up a rectangle with shots that fit a square much better.
BTW, this is my first post. I think this is a really cool place and I plan on participating in the next open challenge. |
Welcome to DPC, JoshuaM |
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10/03/2004 09:16:48 PM · #5 |
| I like the square crop too, but if you think about it it takes away from the composition rules. I still like the rect. feel to a photo. You can get more creative with the shape. Instead of cropping to get the look you want, try taking the picture with the rect. shape and see how that comes out. |
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10/03/2004 09:19:52 PM · #6 |
| Just as a side note: I've heard that square images don't sell much. I wonder if that's true. Anyone know? |
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10/03/2004 09:23:39 PM · #7 |
Iused to shoot an old mamiya tlr camera that shot 6x6 images, and I LOVED them! I think a square crop can add to a great eye. Great job, and don't worry too much about criticisms. People have narrow minds, and a vision of how a photo conforms to a format, without admiring the design.
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10/09/2004 02:34:35 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by ursula:
Just as a side note: I've heard that square images don't sell much. I wonder if that's true. Anyone know? |
cause they don't make square frames? |
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10/09/2004 02:39:08 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by JPR:
Originally posted by ursula:
Just as a side note: I've heard that square images don't sell much. I wonder if that's true. Anyone know? |
cause they don't make square frames? |
anyone who buys a square image, always has the option of having a frame shop frame it.
any odd shaped image can be framed.
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10/09/2004 02:41:20 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by JPR:
Originally posted by ursula:
Just as a side note: I've heard that square images don't sell much. I wonder if that's true. Anyone know? |
cause they don't make square frames? |
yes they do! I have 4 on my wall. They were under $20 each and take 8.5x8.5,8x10, or 8.5x11 pics matts included. I got them from my camera shop.
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10/09/2004 02:52:01 PM · #11 |
It is definitely a nice creative option to consider. I had a portrait I took yesterday that I was really feeling was a blah shot as i couldn't quite crop it the way I envisioned it until I tried a square crop on it and it popped for me. I'll post it at a future date as it was taken in the same series as a shot I have submitted for a challenge.
Dave
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10/09/2004 02:58:32 PM · #12 |
I seem prefer it to the slightly off-square look you often get from the digital format. I've recently left a few comments suggesting it as a possible improvement to the existing crop.
I most often end up cropping to a 3:2 or square format; even when I do the crop "freehand" it usually ends up within a few pixels of these ratios. |
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10/09/2004 04:20:15 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Sonifo:
I like the square crop too, but if you think about it it takes away from the composition rules. I still like the rect. feel to a photo. You can get more creative with the shape. Instead of cropping to get the look you want, try taking the picture with the rect. shape and see how that comes out. |
I have to agree. And when I looked through your (Jonr) gallery, I saw that Patio is a good example of this. It's also a wonderful shot :)
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