Best Aspect Ratio for Headshots (Prints)

What is the best aspect ratio to use when shooting headshots? And, does it even matter? If you want to maximize your sensor real estate, save yourself some time and hassle, and avoid costly reprints then yes, it does!
In this video I'll compare all of the standard aspect ratios, show the one I think works best, and share my tips and tricks to shooting and creating the right sized crop for online galleries.


Favorite Headshot Camera:
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Sony A7III: https://www.adorama.com/isoa7m3.html


Favorite Headshot Lenses
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Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 Di III RXD: https://www.adorama.com/tm2875soe.html
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4.0 G OSS E Mount Lens: https://www.adorama.com/iso702004.html
Sony (Zeiss) Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8: https://www.adorama.com/iso5518.html
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 E-Mount Lens: https://www.adorama.com/iso8518.html


Lights and Modifiers for Headshots and Portraits
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CLAR Illumi Max 120 High Power Bi-Color LED Light: https://www.adorama.com/clilmax120bl....
CLAR Illumi Max 300 High Power 5600K LED Light: https://www.adorama.com/clilmax300sl....
Aputure Amaran AL-F7 On-Camera LED Light: https://www.adorama.com/apalf7.html
Clar Luminous Pro 19” Ring Light: https://www.adorama.com/cllclrl19.html
GVM RGB Video Light Kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Glow EZ Lock 25” Beauty Dish: https://www.adorama.com/glbdez25w.html
Glow EZ Lock 38" Deep Parabolic Softbox: https://www.adorama.com/glsbez38.html
Glow EZ Lock 42" Silver Beauty Dish: https://www.adorama.com/glbdez42s.html


Favorite Grip Goodies
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Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Tripod with MVH502AH Video Head: https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52....
iKan E-Image GA752T Tripod with GH06 Video Head: https://www.adorama.com/iaeg06a2.html
Flashpoint 10' C-Stand w/ Arm & 2 Grip Heads: https://www.adorama.com/fplsc.html
SmallRig Shoe Mount Ball Head: https://www.amazon.com/SMALLRIG-Camer...
SmallRig Super Clamp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
SmallRig 11" Friction arm: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...


Favorite Audio Equipment & Monitoring
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Zoom F6 Field Recorder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Hollyland LARK 150 Wireless Microphone System: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Feelworld 7 inch Field Monitor:: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Feelworld F6 Plus: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
MOTU M4 USB-C Audio Interface: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone: https://www.adorama.com/semke600.html


Miscellaneous stuff I can’t get along without
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X-Rite ColorChecker Video: https://www.adorama.com/ghccv.html
GVM Slider: https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Slider-...
Innorel D-30 Ball Head: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Tilta Mini Matte Box: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...


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