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Have you ever wondered how to achieve the perfect crop for your photos? In this special edition of our weekly photo editing livestream, we're diving deep into the art and reasons for cropping—answering several questions submitted by our readers. And we're not just talking basics here; we'll delve into advanced cropping techniques in both Lightroom and Luminar Neo. From changing aspect ratios to erasing distractions, we've got it all covered for you.

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Many photographers wonder if cropping affects image quality. Well, we've got answers for you in this tutorial, along with a range of tips for smart and effective cropping. Whether you're looking to correct a tilt, adjust the aspect ratio, or remove distracting elements, our guidelines will help you work smarter, not harder.

Speaking of working smart, why exhaust yourself with endless cloning when you can simply crop out the unwanted bits? We'll also discuss how to crop your photos for specific print sizes and social media formats. So if you've got an 8x10 print in mind or want that Instagram-perfect square, we've got you covered.

Topics Covered:
✅ Why Crop?: Discover the reasons behind cropping and how it can truly elevate your photography.
✅ Quality Matters: Learn whether cropping impacts image quality and how to preserve it.
✅ Smart Cropping Tips: From correcting tilts to removing distractions, work smarter not harder.
✅ Aspect Ratio: Understand how to adjust the aspect ratio for various needs, including prints and social media.
✅ Subscriber Questions Answered: We tackle questions submitted by our YouTube and Digital Photo Mentor website community, demystifying common cropping concerns.
✅ Advanced Techniques: Dive into cropping in Lightroom and Luminar Neo, and find out why choosing the right grid overlay matters.
✅ Practical Applications: Whether it's for an 8x10 print or an Instagram post, learn how to crop for different formats.

0:00 CD
0:41 Intro
03:02 The Basics: How to Crop
11:07 QA
14:30 The Grid (Cropping Overlay)
15:37 How to Correct a Tilt / Straighten Horizon
22:30 How to Correct Perspective (converging lines) when Cropping
23:35 Poll: How Much Do You Cut Off? Leave a Comment
24:48 QA
29:45 Choosing an Aspect Ratio and WHY
42:04 Removing Junk from the Edges (and Bright Spots)
54:38 QA
55:20 Cropping Portraits Part 1
59:06 QA
1:10:45 Cropping to Bring Subject in Closer
1:23:45 Cropping to Get Subject Off-Center
1:33:39 Cropping to Create More Impact
1:35:00 Flipping the Image to Lead the Eye to Subject
1:39:12 Cropping Portraits Part 2 (Extended)
1:51:13 Cropping in camera - Intentional Composition
2:03:54 QA
2:12:59 Where to Find DPM Freebies

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⚠️ What I'm doing in the stream: I'm editing subscriber-submitted photos, with permission, so that you can see how a professional photographer would approach the image with any fixes, improvements, or adding of a creative touch.
⚠️ How it works: I do this for free. Photos and/or questions must be submitted ahead of time using the form above. Submissions do not guarantee the photo will be used in the Livestream.
⚠️ Notice: I will not necessarily be able to provide the edited image back to the subscriber who submitted it.

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