Best Printing/Picture Ratio

[cirks]

I was surprised I didn't find anything in the search but what do you generally feel to be the best ratio for printing images. I know a fair amount of the decision will be subject matter dependant but do you stick to paper sizes/ratios eg 6x4, 7x5, A4 or do you have a preferred ratio for particular types of photograph? I've always liked square images but for some strange reason never like 'wasting' the extra paper on a normal sheet!

I have a A3+ printer and often stick to printing A4 with sensible even border or the A3+ with border. The downside is that hardly anyone seems to make frames for A3+ or portfolios for them (let me know if you know someone that does!).

So,
1:1
3:2
7:5
4:3
As (eg A5/A4/A3) etc
Specials (egA3+, custom ratio)

[VxDuncan]

You'll be meaning the golden ratio then:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio

So around 3:2, but yes the subject matter is more important when deciding the crop.

[Gemm]

Don't forget the 5:4 (ever so popular 10"x8").

[Colin RedGriff]

cirks said:

The downside is that hardly anyone seems to make frames for A3+ or portfolios for them (let me know if you know someone that does!).

Try these guys for custom sized frames. http://www.eframe.co.uk/content/html/picture-frame...

[cirks]

Gemm said:

Don't forget the 5:4 (ever so popular 10"x8").

oops - knew I'd miss one from my list!

[GetCarter]

16:9 mmmmmm

Edited by GetCarter on Thursday 30th April 14:30

[_dobbo_]

16:9 is the new black.

[Simpo Two]

_dobbo_ said:

16:9 is the new black.

16:9 is 4:3 with the sides missing

[GetCarter]

Simpo Two said:

_dobbo_ said:

16:9 is the new black.

16:9 is 4:3 with the sides missing

They are called 'go faster stripes'