diff --git a/SelfieRingLight/Features/Camera/CameraPreview.swift b/SelfieRingLight/Features/Camera/CameraPreview.swift
index a762fb6..07e7d08 100644
--- a/SelfieRingLight/Features/Camera/CameraPreview.swift
+++ b/SelfieRingLight/Features/Camera/CameraPreview.swift
@@ -128,7 +128,9 @@ class CameraPreviewUIView: UIView {
         
         if let layer = self.layer as? AVCaptureVideoPreviewLayer {
             layer.session = session
-            layer.videoGravity = .resizeAspectFill
+            // Use .resizeAspect to show exactly what will be captured
+            // The ring light fills any letterbox areas naturally
+            layer.videoGravity = .resizeAspect
             previewLayer = layer
             viewModel.previewLayer = layer
             
diff --git a/SelfieRingLight/Features/Camera/CameraViewModel.swift b/SelfieRingLight/Features/Camera/CameraViewModel.swift
index 2edeea8..223ee98 100644
--- a/SelfieRingLight/Features/Camera/CameraViewModel.swift
+++ b/SelfieRingLight/Features/Camera/CameraViewModel.swift
@@ -69,7 +69,8 @@ class CameraViewModel: NSObject {
         guard let session = captureSession else { return }
         
         session.beginConfiguration()
-        session.sessionPreset = .high
+        // Use .photo preset for optimal photo quality and consistent 4:3 aspect ratio
+        session.sessionPreset = .photo
         
         let device = AVCaptureDevice.default(.builtInWideAngleCamera, for: .video, position: isUsingFrontCamera ? .front : .back)
         guard let device, let input = try? AVCaptureDeviceInput(device: device) else { return }