This webinar is part of the Fred & Edie Greene Speaker Series
Setting Boundaries: A Comprehensive Guide to Cropping Photographs
Kas Stone
Cropping is a popular technique that is used to remove extraneous or distracting elements around the edges of a photograph or to change its aspect ratio. However, too often cropping is (mis)used as a remedy for sloppy composition or laziness in the field! In this presentation we explore the role of cropping in our photographic workflow and its impact on an image’s visual design and storytelling. We review methods for calculating appropriate crop dimensions for various print and electronic formats, and technical limitations that must be considered when setting boundaries for our images.
Note: this is general discussion that applies to any image-editing software; it is not a software-specific how-to tutorial.
Bio:
Kas Stone is a professional photographic artist based in Nova Scotia, where she is inspired by the wild coastal scenery and moody weather right outside her door. Her portfolio includes an extensive list of presentations, exhibitions and publications, with several books and feature articles in Canadian and U.K. magazines. She favours a thoughtful approach to photography, exploring the landscape in the context of broader environmental and human themes. Visit Kas and learn more at www.kasstone.ca.
Non-members of the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia can register for the presentation using the following link: Eventbrite
PGNS members can go to the members only page for the WebEx link to the meeting.
My deep visual focus led me to a career as a graphic designer, illustrator, and photographer. My background in graphic design naturally influences my photographic style. I specialize in macro photography because it reveals hidden details we often overlook in the Big Picture. My childlike curiosity fuels my passion for discovering and sharing the unseen beauty around us. Through my work, I aim to show how all creatures, even the smallest, are interconnected and part of a greater whole. I enjoy sharing my passion with photo clubs through online presentations and hands-on workshops.
Peter is a professional photographer and educator living on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario. He regularly leads photography courses and workshops for novice and enthusiast photographers and travels across North America as an OM SYSTEM Ambassador providing lectures and seminars on landscape, wildlife, and astrophotography. His work has been published in a number of magazines in both Canada and the U.S.and has been recognized for excellence on a number of photography websites.