About The Various Sizes
In the examples below, all of the images are scaled so that their relative sizes can be compared.
In other words, an 8x12 is four times (4x) the size of a 4x6.
The 3x2 Family
Professional 35mm digital cameras shoot in a 3 by 2 aspect ratio (3 wide by 2 high, or 3:2).
The look is very similar to that of a high definition TV (which is 16:9, if you care).
PROs: The "widescreen" look. Makes good use of the camera native data. No cropping issues.
CON: Frames are often unavailable
4x6 (typical snapshot size)
8x12
12x18
20x30
The 5x7 Family
5x7 isn't that much different than 3x2
A "wallet" is a one-quarter size 5x7.
3.5x5 is a size offered in a lot of school print packages. It's nearly 5x7 aspect.
PROs: The most common frame sizes. Every relative has one.
CONs: Minor cropping issues.
2.5x3.5 (Wallet Size)
3.5x5
5x7
The 11x14 Family
PROs: Common frame size. Big, but not too big. Much more impressive than a 8x10.
CONs: Some cropping issues.
11x14
The 4x5 Family
4x5 is one of the "medium" size film formats. That's the origin.
You won't see many 4x5 prints, although we use them as "proofs" for portraints.
Nearly everyone has an 8x10 frame. 16x20 is pretty sweet, although too big for most situations.
PRO: Very common frame sizes. Typical for portraits.
CONs: Possible significant cropping issues.
4x5
8x10
16x20
Every photograph seen on this site is available in printed format.
The sizes you want are available at pricing you can afford.
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