5. Portrait Photography
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Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits
Taking pictures of people is one of the great joys of photography. The essence of portrait photography is to capture the spirit and personality of someone in a photograph. Making someone look good in a photograph is largely about making them feel good. The first step in looking beautiful is feeling beautiful, so make sure you treat them like a star. In this chapter, we will explore some camera features and techniques that can help you create great portraits.
Poring Over the Picture
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