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AuntiPode

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p.1 #1 · Guide to cropping portraits

Here's a helpful general guide:

ttp://www.petapixel.com/2013/03/04/a-guide-on-good-and-bad-places-to-crop-on-your-portrait-subject/

(I would suggest the neck crop is appropriate for some actor's head shots and mug shots, but generally not the best for classic portraits.)

Mar 05, 2013 at 03:51 PM

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p.1 #2 · Guide to cropping portraits

Aunti - thanks for sharing.

Definitely going to bookmark this for if/when I start shooting people (with cameras).

Mar 05, 2013 at 05:27 PM

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p.1 #3 · Guide to cropping portraits

Thanks Karen,

While I'm sure it isn't "hard & fast" ... it gives cause to at least consider the various points as to what you're "chopping off" and whether that will be helpful or not. I personally like the red lines at the ears ... reminds me of Van Gogh.

Thanks for sharing.

Mar 06, 2013 at 01:31 PM

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p.1 #4 · Guide to cropping portraits

Nice visual for photographers and criminals. One will crop and the others will chop.

Mar 10, 2013 at 04:41 PM


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