Cropping tips

We can often improve our images by eliminating distracting elements. Here are a few things to remember when cropping our images:

  1. Cropping is subjective — do what feels right.
  2. When cropping in a destructive editor (like Photoshop) make a copy to work on so you can get back to the original version.
  3. Lighter areas of an image pull the eye so eliminate them where possible if they do not add to your composition.
  4. Make sure you have enough resolution left after your crop to achieve your purpose.