Tip of the Day: Simple Portraits Outside

Now-a-days most non-photographer types carry small digital point-and-shoot cameras. These cameras are not exactly ideal for capturing stunning portraits. However, with a little attention to details, and this tip you will do well even with a sub-compact. First, shoot in an area with a simple background. Some colors work better than others. If you are shooting lighter skin tones, darker background is best. Opposite is true for darker skin tones. Shoot with sun light to your side of in front. Avoid direct sunlight, especially if it is directly behind your subject(s). Get close to your subject, and crop in tight. Tighter framing is more intimate and personal. Staying close to your subject(s) will blur the background more, and make the faces appear sharper.