What exactly is square format? Square format is a type of photography, this type of photography contains a square layout. By using this type of photography, it cuts out wasted space within the photograph and strengthens the composition. The square format makes the eyes stablize on the photograph more clearly. According to writer Andrew S. Gibson,
"The square is a very stable shape. The eye doesn't follow the longer edge of the rectangle from side to side (or up and down in the portrait format). Instead it goes around the frame in a circle." He claimed that instead of using the "rule-of-thirds," he prefers to use the "four S's of composition: simplicity, subtlety, shape, and space," (Simplicity, simple with less distraction. Subtlety, brighten colors and strengthens contrast.) These are elements that make the square format stronger with a longer impression on the viewer.
"The square is a very stable shape. The eye doesn't follow the longer edge of the rectangle from side to side (or up and down in the portrait format). Instead it goes around the frame in a circle." He claimed that instead of using the "rule-of-thirds," he prefers to use the "four S's of composition: simplicity, subtlety, shape, and space," (Simplicity, simple with less distraction. Subtlety, brighten colors and strengthens contrast.) These are elements that make the square format stronger with a longer impression on the viewer.
Here is an example of using square format instead of the "rule-of-thirds."
Here are other examples of square format.
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