Well, do photographers like to shoot in vertical or horizontal orientation? Well, it depends.
Both can give dramatically different looks for the same shot.
Some people even like to shoot in a square orientation, which takes the aspect ratio out completely.
Nevertheless, here are a few tidbits about both orientations.
For vertical orientation, it is often assumed that one shoots vertically because they have an elongated longitudinal structure.
That is usually a good assumptions.
The most common time to shoot in the vertical orientation is for portraits.
The tradition picture of a person capturing the chest to just over his or her head.
But another way for someone to take a picture vertically is to use an ultra-wide angle lens close to the ground and floor, giving a distorted look that the foreground is very close, with the background very far away.
Because their participants are so very tall, basketball is popularly shot in the vertical orientation, to facilitate getting the players into the frame.
A battery grip helps your wrist's health from avoiding awkwardly holding the camera for a long time.
The horizontal orientation is very popular with landscapes, as it encapsulates much of the dramatic scene the photographer creates.
With the 35mm orientation, or 2:3 ratio, the photographer can capture a decently wide angle of the vista with enough vertical axis to please the viewing audience.
Portraits can receive an interesting view, giving them a "cinema look".
Since video cannot be shot vertically, the photographers must shoot in the horizontal orientation, often with a very wide aspect ratio (2.
40:1!).
Thus, they must either bite the bullet and capture the subject in the middle of the frame, or use the rule of thirds to achieve their desired composition.
Regardless of whether you want to shoot in vertical or horizontal orientation, enjoy shooting! Play around with both orientations when you shoot to see what shots you can create.
Remember the most important rule about photography: Have fun!
Both can give dramatically different looks for the same shot.
Some people even like to shoot in a square orientation, which takes the aspect ratio out completely.
Nevertheless, here are a few tidbits about both orientations.
For vertical orientation, it is often assumed that one shoots vertically because they have an elongated longitudinal structure.
That is usually a good assumptions.
The most common time to shoot in the vertical orientation is for portraits.
The tradition picture of a person capturing the chest to just over his or her head.
But another way for someone to take a picture vertically is to use an ultra-wide angle lens close to the ground and floor, giving a distorted look that the foreground is very close, with the background very far away.
Because their participants are so very tall, basketball is popularly shot in the vertical orientation, to facilitate getting the players into the frame.
A battery grip helps your wrist's health from avoiding awkwardly holding the camera for a long time.
The horizontal orientation is very popular with landscapes, as it encapsulates much of the dramatic scene the photographer creates.
With the 35mm orientation, or 2:3 ratio, the photographer can capture a decently wide angle of the vista with enough vertical axis to please the viewing audience.
Portraits can receive an interesting view, giving them a "cinema look".
Since video cannot be shot vertically, the photographers must shoot in the horizontal orientation, often with a very wide aspect ratio (2.
40:1!).
Thus, they must either bite the bullet and capture the subject in the middle of the frame, or use the rule of thirds to achieve their desired composition.
Regardless of whether you want to shoot in vertical or horizontal orientation, enjoy shooting! Play around with both orientations when you shoot to see what shots you can create.
Remember the most important rule about photography: Have fun!
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