How To Photograph
There are several factors to consider when photographing people:
Location
The first thing to do is find your location. Choose a spot with a
simple, medium-toned background. Tree foliage, grass or the ocean works
well. For darker skin, look for a similarly dark background to keep the
highlight (and thus the camera's exposure) on the face.
Minimize patterns, shapes and colors. Keep that background simple, or include a famous landmark.
Lighting
Get the sun behind you and to one side. If it's bright, put people in
the shade (harsh, direct sunlight washes out the face). If it's da...