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Excessive Cropping Can Mislead Viewers of Street Scenes.
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In the instant photography and social media era, capturing street scenes is easier than ever. But excessive cropping, while sometimes enhancing composition, often removes essential context and misrepresents the photo’s story.
1:1 Aspect Ratio Is Best For Street Photography?
I often use the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Nikon Z9, both with a 24 x 36 mm (3:2) aspect ratio—ideal for landscapes and portraits, and familiar in formats such as TVs, theatres, screens, and prints. Since 3:2 is common, why pick 1:1?
Shooting 1:1 in Warabi
Why shoot in a 1:1 ratio?
Embracing the difficulty sharpens the creative edge. In order to become the best street photographer, I can be, accepting that some days are practice is an important lesson. This was a practice day.