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6. Don’t cut off limbs at the joint

Photo Credit: Frank Kovalchek
A general rule of thumb is to avoid cropping people’s limbs at the joint. It
creates an awkward visual effect that looks more like an amputation than
a framing device. You should also stay away from cropping the little
appendages like fingers, toes or even ears. Crop your bodies at the torso,
waist, thighs, shin or upper arm to make them less awkward.
Cropping out your subject’s limbs or hands creates an awkward look