Inspired by the, "Do you use 100% of a LF negative."
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...-a-LF-negative
Reason(s) for cropping any image during the print making process?
Bernice
Inspired by the, "Do you use 100% of a LF negative."
https://www.largeformatphotography.i...-a-LF-negative
Reason(s) for cropping any image during the print making process?
Bernice
"Landscapes exist in the material world yet soar in the realms of the spirit..." Tsung Ping, 5th Century China
There are only two reasons to crop:
1. You composition does not fit the aspect ratio of the camera, or
2. You could not or did not frame your composition properly at the time you made the image.
3. You float mount your prints and need a clean cut in the image area, so at least a very slight crop.
4. You use a viewfinder based camera like a crown graphic or travelwide and shoot a bit loose in exchange for speed.
I take issue with the word "properly" as it implies there is a correct way of doing something.
If it improves photo.
No deity declared film format ratios. Get over it.
No diety declared painters and their methods to be more righteous than any other form of visual arts.
"Landscapes exist in the material world yet soar in the realms of the spirit..." Tsung Ping, 5th Century China
Painters have the advantage of being able to move (or remove) objects as they see fit for their compositions. Photographers have to use other methods (cropping, dodging, burning) it improve theirs. Painters are not restricted (unless they are painting a mural or ceiling) to certain fixed proportions or sizes, either.
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