LarryFB Loc: Depends where our RV is parked

Your issue is certainly not new and not related to digital cameras. Please investigate what the phase "aspect ratio" means. Most DSLRs take a photo that is a 2X3 ratio (that's height to width), that is the same as a regular 35mm film camera! An enlargement of a 2:3 ratio will result in an image that is 8X12 inches, or 10x15 inches. Simply stated that means that you will lose about 1.5 inches on the width if you print an 11X14.

Frankly you need to learn about something called "aspect ratio." This is not a new issue, it has been around since 35MM film was first used.

Most post processing programs (I am only familiar with Adobe's programs Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and Lightroom), but they all seem to allow you to crop an image to a specific aspect ratio. This allows you to crop your photos for a specific print size. I often save different photos at different aspect ratios for printing (eg: 4X6, 5X7, 8X10, 11X14, etc).

Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx

Completely true. Personally, I try to pick a print size that fits my camera's aspect ratio, usually 3:2, hence 13" x 19" per my previous post. If I can't, then I crop to the needed aspect ratio in LR or PS before going to print.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

You can do all the calculations or compose any photograph, from the get-go, to fit a standard size frame. Standard size frames are pre-manufactured in "popular" photo finishing sizes- 3 1/2 x 5, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14 etc. As others have explained all of these standard sizes do not conform to the same aspect ratio.

The simplest and more creative approach is to compose each image as you please and when you arrive at a print that you like, do not attempt to change the composition to conform to a standard frame but rather make or order, from your framer, a custom matte or frame to enhance each image. When you create a custom frame and/or matte you can select molding colors and styles that sets off the image, picks up on color or tones in the picture AND stick to your original composition.

The same concept applies to the prints themselves. Whether you print your own or outsource your printing, you can make or specify any kind of composition- square, rectangular, panoramic or even circular or elliptical.

If you are decorating with your photography, imagine a display with many different compositions and formats- Interesting?

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Print it "full out". So, options include, 4X6, or 8X12, or 12X18.

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

I used content aware in pscc

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khorinek

In Photo Shop or Paint Shop Pro, you can mount the photo on a larger "blank" sheet, make it white. That will make the image larger and you can print it to the size you want. 11x14 is about 1.2 to 1. That photo is about 1.6 to 1 which is why it is cutting off the board walk.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Fine Art America is capable of printing and framing to the sizes of the file, give them a try. I don't think you have to actually sign up with their service to get them to make some prints for you, Bob.

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

The difference between digital and analog photography does allow one to edit the digital photo into a different aspect ratio. In this case, additional sky and water can be added to fill the photo out to the desired aspect ratio. Some times it is possible to simply change the size of the image to the desired aspect ratio without the resulting distortion being noticeable. Back in the film days when I ran a custom lab, people with this problem asked if the photo couldn't just be stretched a bit. Now it can.

Wanda Krack Loc: Tennessee, USA

Do I have your permission to show you a simple solution, using your image, by creating a final image, using an added canvas?

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

Somebody else already beat you to it.

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

3x2 aspect and you are trying to print less so something has to go. You will have this issue with the common sizes 8x10, 11x14 etc. If you plan to always print in those dimensions with your 3:2 take the photo with extra room so you can crop some excess and not lose any pixels. personally I like to shoot side to side and crop nothing. There are other sizes in the 3:2 range and crop nothing. For this maybe 12x18 or 8x12 if smaller is acceptable.

Plan ahead! :)

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Adorama printing has a choice that will print your entire image on a sheet slightly larger. Then you can either mat it and put it in a standard frame or get a custom from.
Sorry, I forgot what the term is that Adorama uses for this method.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

You would need to print it as a 10.5x14 leaving a 1/4" border at the top and bottom. You could use content aware fill at the top and/or bottom to make up the extra 1/2" and then print at 11x14.

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Just saw that par4fore did that.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

I just checked at AdoramaPix. The format is called Letterbox.
It's an option when you go to Step 3 in ordering.
It will print your image on a larger sheet of paper and you will have a white border on two sides and the other sides of the image will go right up to the edge of the paper unless you choose to have a border.

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BebuLamar

Print it in the original aspect ratio of 3:2. Use one size larger frame and make or have made a custom mat.