A good portrait separates the subject from the background well.
Most Canon cameras come with an 18-55mm lens. This is a basic lens designed to be versatile enough for most situations, and can be used to take portraits. While a nice camera lens can improve the quality of a portrait, good portraits are created using the same techniques regardless of the camera or lens. Once you know these simple methods, you can play with bending these rules to take more creative photos.
Instructions
1. Turn on the camera and turn the shooting dial to "Portrait" mode, which has an icon of a person's profile. To shoot at night, turn the camera to the "Night Portrait" mode, which has an image of a star behind a person.
2. Place your subject in front of a plainly colored surface, such as a wall or the side of a building. Have her stand about 5 to 10 feet in front of it.
3. Position yourself so the subject is between you and the wall. Look through the viewfinder to compose your image.
4. Zoom in using the zooming barrel of the 18-55mm lens. The farther you can zoom in and still keep your subject within the frame, the better.
5. Have your subject turn his body about 30 degrees away from the camera, while still keeping his eyes on the camera lens.
6. Press the shutter button halfway to gain focus. If possible with your camera, focus on the subject's eyes. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. If you're shooting in "Night Portrait" mode, ask your subject to remain still until the shutter lens closes.
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