Square format

Composition Rule 

Square format

The popularity of apps like Instagram and a newfound interest in old medium-format cameras, such as those made by Hasselblad and Rolleiflex, has brought square format photography to the masses. However, the standbys of rectangular compositions don’t always apply to the 1:1 aspect ratio.

DSC-HX200V

4.8mm/ƒ/2.8/1/640s/ISO 100

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

85mm/ƒ/5.6/1/60s/ISO 200

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

35mm/ƒ/4.5/1/3200s/ISO 800

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

114mm/ƒ/5.6/1/320s/ISO 200