Choosing a Format

This is also one of the biggest reasons that people end up with the tops of their heads cut off. Another example is when the person appears to be ducking into the photo. Why? Because the wrong format gives the impression that the frame is closing in on the subject, cramping it into the available space. The simplest solution is to just turn the camera. No fancy gadgets or gimmicks. With the exception of the Hassleblads, Almost all 35mm cameras are designed to be shot in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. Almost 75% of all snapshots would look much better if shot in a vertical format.

So get out there and start turning those cameras. Learn to think outside the box and start giving some consideration to how the photo will be displayed. Which brings me to another relative point, just because the photo album format is traditionally horizontal does not mean all pictures should be shot that way. Turn the camera and turn the book. It is painless and will greatly improve the quality of images being produced.

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