Great thread, as I wrestle with wanting to replace my Nikon D whatever and 24 to 70 f/2.8 for something more fun to carry.
The older get I hate the weight.

Well said!

Make a mask for your LCD, to give you a feel for the end result

This thread is a computer question but it should be a shooting question.
You get a better result if you think before you shoot and fill the frame.

The answer is ....it doesn't matter.The computer in LR is your better choice ..You can change your mind later

That said:
Maybe I don't understand how most of you look at the finished image? Maybe in my 40 year experience,I have been doing it wrong?
I basically learned how to think about the image and photography at a Fine Art college in the 1970s, then real world working for clients.
This way of working translates to digital as well no matter how big your sensor is.

Decide your shot/and make the photo, before you shoot . Choose the lens for your preconceived perspective and fill the frame IN THE CAMERA....zoom with your feet.

Of course leave a little for tweaking and straighting as need. Never never throw away more pixels that you have to. I would rather add background in PS then throw out pixels
There are times where a client will have many uses and you need to leave room for many different formats ....but that should be the exception not the rule.
Leaving too much room waters down the images ( I don't mean IQ). A photo will have more impact if you fill the frame when shooting.

If you shoot with the intention of dong major cropping later you have lost the tool of choosing perspective with your Lens choice.

Now with this said sometimes you have no choice. And in those cases still, fill the frame as much as you can and only then crop, in PS or LR

“I could have done that!” Is simply an ignorant comment.
A kin to "My kid could do that." an actual comment that I over heard at a Jackson Pollack exhibit.

Ignore ignorance!

OUTSTANDING!
Congratulations, Laura!

I only read this link until I got to ......this perfect answer!

"I would speak with the pro and ask him if you could be his assistant." from boberic

Take a few snaps let the Pro do the work. Your daughter will get the pictures she wants and you will have a much better time on this very special day.
Congrats!

+1

very beautiful

Wonderful! It almost looks like a painting.
Whats the dogs name?

for $300 you can get a very nice 1/2 case of wine

I still use duct tape or what ever is handy for attaching filters.
Your call its very pretty ....Id rather have the Wine.

You don't need expensive equipment to make nice photos.
A Plastic Diane is a wonderful tool in the hands of a creative, inquisitive person.

Is that what your saying with your dropping analogy ? Or are you referring to the cameras IQ?
A great camera set by the instruction book will produce high IQ of what ever its pointed at.

You are correct the Craft and Art of photography has to do with the person using to the camera and less to do with one tools.

I see you have nice tools ...Whats your point? ......too many cell phone "photographers" out there?

I would love a sensor 4X4 but I doubt I would be willing to pay for it ...the lenses or would I be willing or able to carry the kit.

I did love the square format !

PS: I still have a baby Rollie wouldn't that be a fun digital travel camera!
Ahhh to dream ....and if I'm dreaming how about a mini Hasselblad Super Wide C (of course with a 4x4 sensor) to accompany that digital baby Rollie

As I re read my post, this is the post of and old guy LOL ....Any other old photographers out there?

I like how you think.
Here's to ya Pal.
Enjoy your weekend

Sometimes I think too much;-)