Hi guys. I have been doing all my photos in 8x12, 20x30, 40x60. But I also know that 8x10 is popular. Do you vary what you do depending on framing? What is your preferred size?
I have a small collection of 8 by 12's but most of my prints are 8 by 10's as that size photo albums are cheaper and easier to store prints in.
I own a custom cabinet shop so I can quickly make custom frames for any size prints.
If I print something larger than 8x10 or 8x12 it's usually a 16x20; for some reason, I just really like the looks of a 16x20 size for a larger size print, especially using a mat and a 2 to 3" wood frame.
Pictured is a 8 by 12 print of mine in a cherry and ambrosia wormy maple frame that I made.....
While the 2:3 ratio became popular because 35mm film used it, anyway more "square" formats like 4:3, 4:5 were fairly common with medium and large format cameras, and sometimes look more "natural" (our vision is alike), and they are often used in paintings, they have a less strong "orientation".
When I print I select a format that suits the subject best - it can go from panoramic to the 1:1 square format. Sometimes some specific display needs may dictate the format as well.
What I hate is photo paper makers often following office paper sizes - instead of more photographic ones.
I think it was tech, ergonomics, and production costs that drove 4:3. The massive popularity of 16:9 screens suggests "natural" is in the eyes of the millions of beholders.
When I do small prints it is usually 8x10, 12x12, 12x18 and I get them printed at a local Costco. I have a 24" roll printer. I use that for 16x24, 16x16, 24x24, 24x36 (my favourite) and wide panos, up to 84. Here is a photo I printed out at 24x72x300dpi. Also 2 100% crops. Taken across river 1/2 mile away.Hi guys. I have been doing all my photos in 8x12, 20x30, 40x60. But I also know that 8x10 is popular. Do you vary what you do depending on framing? What is your preferred size?