TIP OF THE DAY — CROP IN CAMERA!

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Train your eye to compose with intention—before you press the shutter.

Cropping in camera means using your frame purposefully, to eliminate distractions and draw attention to what truly matters.

Why it works:
– Strengthens your composition
– Reduces the need for post-cropping. Less time post-processing!
– Creates a more polished, confident image

Before…

After!

By walking closer to the subject and cropping in camera, the image is strengthened and transformed—intentional framing reduces the need for post-cropping and creates a more direct, impactful composition. (Images captured with Nikon Zf and NIKKOR 40mm f/2 lens)

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Before you shoot, ask: What can I leave out? Then shift, step closer, or reframe. Let the edges of your frame do the editing.

As always, best of luck!

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