thumbnail issues

hello, im currently using the Akita plugin on my WP sit, which is the 3.5.1 version.
However im having an issue with the thumbnails.
The current orientation of most of them seem to be loading as horizontal, even if the picture is vertical. How can i resolve this issue.

I also have an issue with the spacing between thumbnails & the picture & thumbnail borders. How can i resolve this issue & can it be resolved?

if you look at the gallery most of the issues can be seen there, but they also affect the events page as well.

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