I often get questions about why an image looks so different in different sizes. The reason is that different sizes have different proportions. Take for example your basic 4″ by 6″ photo. The image is four inches on the short side and six inches on the long side.
Now let’s say you doubled the size of the photo. Now you have an 8″ by 12″ photo. The proportions are the same. The image has just doubled in size.
But you have a frame that is 8″ by 10.” You need to crop off two inches to fit the 8″ by 10″ frame. You could keep the image the same original proportions and make it 10 inches on the long side, but that means you have a smaller number on the short side, somewhere just shy of 7 inches.
If you cut off the extra two inches on the long side, you lose about one-sixth of the length of the image.
So we crop the image, but we reposition the subject in the photo to a more pleasing position.
And here is the final crop for an 8″ by 10″ print.
When you select individual prints in our shop, you have the ability to crop the image to your preference. If you have difficulty visualizing the crop, just let us know and we will send you sample crops for your approval.
Unfortunately, at the present time, the software does not allow you to select the crop for images in our Packages. We will select a crop and forward it to you for approval. Let us know what changes you desire.
If you would like to see how the image would look in a particular place in your home, please utilize our In Your Home service. You upload a photo of your space, take a measurement, and we will send you a mockup of how the image will look. This service is free, so please do not hesitate to ask. For instructions and an order form, click here for the In Your Home service.