Portraits that still feel strong after the crop
A portrait set becomes more useful when it survives square, vertical, and banner crops without losing its point of view.
Portraits are rarely used only one way. A good set should survive different crops without feeling like it was broken apart after the fact.
Compose with future crops in mind
When you know a frame may become a square post, a vertical story, and a wide header, you leave enough room in camera for each version to still feel intentional.
Variation works better inside one visual family
Different crops and distances still feel cohesive when the subject direction and light stay disciplined. That consistency is what makes the set more reusable.
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