Make Your Photos Fit Your Photo Paper

Sounds easy, right? Just choose 4x6, or 8x10, or whatever size your paper is, then print away. Problem is, though they're both rectangles, they have different aspect ratios--and that simply means that your photos may not print out the way you expect them to. If the thought of reading a treatise on how aspect ratios work worries you, fear not: Mike Pasini, Editor of the Imaging Resource Newsletter, has written a short, entertaining, and above all clear explanation of aspect ratios and, more importantly, how to adjust your images before you print them so they come out looking their best. A handy aspect ratio calculator shows you exactly how to crop your photos so they'll fit. It's an excellent resource for anyone who prints photos.