One of the most common oversights in group photography is not optimally framing the picture that they want to make an enlargement so their MASTERPIECE can find a place of honor on the wall.

Here’s the paradox…

Have you ever enlarged one of your WOW group images only to realize that you need to cut off a part of one subject, in order to achieve the desired size of the enlargement?

If you’ve ever used a 5 x 7 crop on an image having a 2:3 or 3:4 aspect ratio (which most digital cameras use), you know the problem.

It’s true that old-fashioned film photography is an art form. In fact, in this day and age, that’s about all it is, which is somewhat ironic. After all, film photography started off in 1837 as something very few could enjoy or do. As it is turning out, people who enjoy film photography are again becoming part of an exclusive club.

The artistic expression available through film is astounding. If you’ve never taken a film photography class, you should. It will ultimately make you a better photographer as you will have a full understanding of the art form in general.