Episode 13: Aspect Ratios and Why They're Important

Aspect ratios in photography are about more than making prints at 8x10 or 5x7 sizes. In fact, aspect ratio has been key in defining some of the best-known photos in the world. In this episode, Kirk and Jeff talk about why every photographer should understand the importance of aspect ratios.

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Hosts:

• Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram
• Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram

Show Notes:

• Aspect Ratio (image), Wikipedia
• Harness the Creative Power of Aspect Ratio in Photography
• Fujifilm GFX 50S Sample Images at DPReview
• Pragmatics, Wikipedia
• Why You Need To Grasp Social Media Image Aspect Ratio
• Square, Andrew Gibson

Our snapshots:

• Jeff: Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer, by Gregory Heisler
• Kirk: Spect

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