I fairly religously crop in 2:3 or 3:2. I think it’s because my camera records images in that aspect ratio so it almost feels wrong to change it.

However, in the spirit of pushing my comfort zone, and furthering my skills (and nothing whatsoever to do with the fact that there’s a plasma screen off to one side, which spoils the symmetry of the shot), I thought I’d try a different crop.

I quite like it, though still feel slightly uncomfortable, also if I get it printed, then I’ll have an uneven border around it, which will mean trimming it to size.

Still, if you normally stick to the same aspect ratio, try a free crop - it’s really quite liberating!