How to choose the best picture ratio in photography?

It is best to use the ratio of 4:3 in the early stage. If you want other picture scales, you can cut the picture later, because the ratio of 4:3 can capture richer picture information, and there will be more space and choices when cutting the picture later.

4:3 ratio: it is the most conventional picture ratio, and the aspect ratio is 4: 3;

16:9 scale: the picture looks wider and the top and bottom widths are narrower.

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Different picture proportions give people different visual feelings. Generally speaking, 4:3 is the most commonly used and adopted. If you think that the ratio of 4:3 looks unremarkable and your vision is tired, you can try other photo ratios.

The ratio of 1: 1 is relatively neat, and 16:9, 18:9, and 2.39: 1 all belong to a relatively wide picture effect, which is suitable for showing a picture with a wide horizontal field of vision. Each picture scale has its own characteristics and applicable scenes. I suggest you practice a picture scale for a while. Every picture scale is actually a different composition scale. Clever use of different composition scales can better improve your ability to grasp the picture composition.