Change default 4:3 aspect ratio?

I want to upload some photos to the Shutterstock critique forum. I need to upload a 100% crop. According to the instructions I need to change the width and height to 500 X 500 however iPhoto won't let me override the 4:3 aspect ratio. Is there a way to do this? Thanks

Yes it will.
When you click on the Crop button untick the Constrain box or select 'Square'
Regards
TD

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