What are the best practices for cropping images in the Creator Economy?

If you think that aspect ratio doesn't matter, you're mistaken. Aspect ratio is crucial. For example, if you upload a 16:9 video on TikTok, it won't perform well. This applies to all platforms.

In order to post an image full frame rectangle as hot, I use a work around with Instagram. I prefer that IG not cro pmy iages, so I place a wide border around my image. When posted, the white gets cropped and my image remains intact. Play with the number of pixels to your liking. Photoshop has a feature known as adding canvas- I add white canvas.

The aspect5 ratio determines the limits of the crop, but every image can be cropped for an interesting and powerful presentation within those limits. Differing views of the same subject will appeal to different users on different platforms, so each platform must be cropped individually.

There are different factors contributing to the exporting of an image from photoshop (image editing software) to a jpeg picture. There is the dpi and size dimensions within a new document settings.

Cropping images can in different respects. It could be changing the aspect ratio of an entire image or just removing an object from an entire image. *Choosing the right tool to crop image is important to avoid distortion. For me, using Photoshop gives enough flexibility to choose different tool to crop images. *As technology is moving at high pace, using AI too could also be handy in cropping images and it's even fast.

Following the rule of thirds can save you a lot of time and energy. It's quite simple: you divide your image into a 3x3 grid. You can create these grids in your software.

The rule of thirds is a great palce to start if you are inexperienced.However, at some point, use it as a guide and then let it go. Eventually, your eye and brain will automatically default to something like the rule of thirds without thinking. One of the ways I trained my eye for composition was to spend lots of time viewing art work at the Art Institute of Chicago. You don't need to live near a museum, it's now all accessible on line. I;'m convinced that by bombarding my brain with work made by creative geniuses, it eventually would seep in. Regarding rule breaking- think Cezanne and the distorted composition of his tables in still life paintings of fruit. Google "Cezanne+The Basket of Apples"

The rule of thirds is a basic composition technique, and not the best or only one. Although I prefer the golden mean, composition aids are essentially ways of making an image interesting. Ultimately, because of format limitations on various media, cropping should be done with the platform in mind. The crop will be different from Linked in to Instagram but in both the shot can be maximized.

I set the rule of thirds, or that grid, on my camera settings before I take pictures. There are also other things to keep in mind like textures, obstructions, shapes, lens filters/gels, and the color wheel.

Cropping isn't just about changing the aspect ratio; it's about removing unwanted elements from the frame to keep it minimal.

I would argue that you should aim to remove any unnecessary elements "in camera" not in post. Think Henri Cartier-Bresson. Cropping is for farmers.

Cropping is not necessarily a good thing because it makes the resolution of the original image lower. When a cropped image is shown as the original size of the image before the image was cropped, the cropped image will be more pixelated and blurry. Cropping should only be done in post production when unexpected things happen during the photoshoots. People should keep in mind where their photoshoot pictures will be shown. People should plan accordingly when it comes to shooting with proper photoshoot settings and dimensions during production, when the subject/s and or photographer/s plan the photoshoots.

Don't experiment too much with styles. Remember, you're building your brand. People remember patterns, and if you don't establish a consistent style, they'll forget you.

Yes an no. One's style is less defined by filters, cropping,etc. but more by composition and other factors. For example, using a layered approach with a foreground, middle ground and background- a cinematic approach per se. Also, shooting event photography with a storytelling approach where one catches the height of the emotion. These are more import and significant brand elements that differentiate a photographer's style.

It is best to learn good photography, rather than rely on tools, filters, and techniques. "What are you trying to accomplish here?" should guide each shot and its preszentation.

Template formats are a good way to go because it would show consistency, but people should also show some sort of variety not necessarily show the same patterns over and over like products from an assembly plant.

Test and optimize before publishing. First, preview how it will appear on the platform, make any necessary corrections, and then post it.

Agree completely with the points made here, particularly the optimization. Slow websites are a buzzkill. having agraphic designer or website developer help you with thsi will save you a lot of valuable time and effort.

People should double check their photoshop image document settings (dpi, size dimensions, and RGB/CMYK), and should test how their own work would look in an actual projector or exhibit. This way, people will be more confident about what to do when actual photoshoots and exhibits take place.