Help Me Understand Why Photographic Paper Isn't 1:1.5 Ratio?

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vor 26 Minuten schrieb LocalHero1953:

I often crop landscape images to 16:9 [...], and portrait images to 10:8 ...

So do I. Neither is 1.5:1.

[Mr.Prime]

I used to worry that cropping was a sign of bad framing / technique but now I see it as another part of the creating process. This means being free to crop to any ratio I see fit that brings out the best in the image according to my taste. 

I don't feel restricted in doing so. I happen to have a hybrid workflow where I no longer use wet paper but I don't think it needs to be a limitation whether wet printed or hybrid. I would make the print using paper you have that minimizes waste, but crop anyhow you see fit. For framing, you may need to make a custom border, so if you are able to cut your own borders you are good to go. And maybe you images would stand out from the crowd with a custom ratio?

Of course, I am my own client, I have no paying-master or web-designer to constrain me (and no museum will be looking for my work!!!).

Edited April 18, 2024 by Mr.Prime

[Danner]

A higher aspect ratio, say greater than 1.5:1, has a more modern look to my eye.  Often, I split 8x10 to make two 8x5 (1.6:1) sheets, or split 11x14 to make 7x11 (1.57:1) sheets.