Many photography instructors tell students ""Filling the frame" in photography is a composition technique where the main subject dominates the entire image, leaving little to no space around it. This approach emphasizes the subject, reduces distractions, and directs the viewer's attention, creating a stronger and more impactful image. "
But they miss the mark.
If the final image is destined for an 8x10, then composing tightly in a 2:3 viewfinder risks losing key elements in the crop. The photographer has to mentally overlay the intended print ratio at the moment of capture.
> “Fill the frame based on the print size.”
Not the sensor. Not the LCD. The print.
It shifts the mindset from “what looks good now” to “what will survive and look strong later.”
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