Q: What do I do if I don't understand cropping proportions?

A: We recommend that you purchase a 2 in 1 cropping guide. A cropping guide is made up of two sliding pieces of rigid board that work together with a rectangle opening in the middle. When you slide the two sides in or out you will get the different cropping proportions for a print. 2 in 1 usually indicates a cropping guide for both 5x7 and 8x10 proportions. Cropping guides are available at most camera stores or photo supply shops.