How to compose in square format

A few tips about how to compose in square format.

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[Photoeye]

Adrian, you are very talented and equally a fine

[ricardorodriguez]

Great tips on composing square pictures.

Thank you

[lxhk]

I did an experiment for a while which was insightful for me. I cropped my pictures only on fix aspect ratios 1:1, 2:3 or 4:5. It turned out most of my pictures worked best in 4:5, which has become my normal aspect ratio. It is rather seldom that 1:1 or 2:3 suits a picture best. But then it be so. 😊

[magicwafflz]

That photo of the forest where you demonstrated the layering composition is incredible. Love your work man

[eniotneets]

My friend, you have given me an idea.

I am going to photography in a square format with my Olympus OMD.
With this camera, I can photograph in square format.
Thank you for this video, it inspired me to do this.
Many thank and greetings from The Nederlands,
Toine.

[HashimJavedsofakinggood]

Please keep shooting film. Love learning from you.

[Bembeleke]

Video been real help. Been going thru old pics i never bothered with and finding ways of making em usable. Thks

[millerdp]

Wow! Your Chicago skyline is superb. Subscribed...without hesitation.

[macd]

Places to go in the Algarve are Cape St. Vincent and the Vicentine Coast, Lagos, Monchique, Alte and Tavira. That was a great video have an enjoyable trip Adrian.

[taramcdermott]

Great video! Always found it's easy to break the "rules" with square format when it comes to centering. If you're ever back in the PNW, drop me a line to meet up for coffee/photography. The North Cascades are one of my favorite places too. Olympic National Park is very high up there as well. Cheers!

[sittig]

Adrian this was an excellent video! You are a very fine teacher.

[alanjones]

I love your approach, and the square format too. Have a great time in Portugal...

[ChrisConner]

Love this. Very helpful. I've been doing similar things, but nice to see I'm on track. Although my photos are nowhere near as beautiful as your. They are inspiring.

[ptkjuwb]

Great video as always, I enjoy seeing you talk about your work

[jingimage]

learned some so so much from this video, literally the best how to compose I ever saw on youtube

[StevenLawson]

Perfectly timed video on square format composition Adrian - my SQ-A arrived this week! Thanks for the tips and safe travels in Portugal. BTW the cliffs around Olhos d’Agua might be worth a look

[theblackmanarmedwithacamera]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING IMAGES! GREAT VIDEO!! SUBBED!!!!🙌🏾

[GuoJialiang]

Adrian you are becoming my favourite channel on YouTube and Instagram regarding photography. So calm and nice! Thank you for all the amazing work and sharing them to the world!

[ElMetaldeAleman]

Hi,
Found your channel just a few minuts ago and watched only two videos.... but I have to say: Keep up the great work! You showed some very fine images here, I really like your style! :)
Greetings out of Germany from another Bronica user :)

[simonkeslake]

Amazing photos and advice, very inspiring, thank you!