Episode 13: Aspect Ratios and Why They're Important




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Summary: <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p> <p><strong>Masters of Photography</strong>, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. <a href="https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive" rel="nofollow">https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive</a></p> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow">Jeff's website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow">Jeff's photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow">Jeff on Instagram</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk's website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow">Kirk's photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow">Kirk on Instagram</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspect_ratio_(image)" rel="nofollow">Aspect Ratio (image)</a>, Wikipedia</li> <li><a href="https://fujifilmxgfx.com/gfx-techniques/aspect-ratio-photography/" rel="nofollow">Harness the Creative Power of Aspect Ratio in Photography</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/3125129958/fujifilm-gfx-50s-samples-gallery" rel="nofollow">Fujifilm GFX 50S Sample Images</a> at DPReview</li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pragmatics" rel="nofollow">Pragmatics</a>, Wikipedia</li> <li><a href="https://louisem.com/244469/social-media-image-aspect-ratio" rel="nofollow">Why You Need To Grasp Social Media Image Aspect Ratio</a></li> <li><a href="https://digital-photography-school.com/aspect-ratio-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/" rel="nofollow">Square, Andrew Gibson</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our snapshots</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Jeff: <a href="https://amzn.to/2MsdzcG" rel="nofollow">Gregory Heisler: 50 Portraits: Stories and Techniques from a Photographer's Photographer</a>, by Gregory Heisler</li> <li>Kirk: <a href="https://spect-app.com/" rel="nofollow">Spect</a> </li> </ul> <p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow">subscribe in iTunes</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p>