When we aim fro in a portrait is an impression of the person in the picture. At its simplest, that can be a frontal view of the face-a map of the face, so to speak. It is not essential that a portrait should have a head and shoulders filling the picture area, although the composition of the picture should be as carefully organized as that of any other king of picture. Direct sunlight on a face will seldom produce a pleasing effect. There will be too much contrast between the shadows and the brightly lit parts, or highlights. Portrait subjects did not have to sit still or stand around like tailors' dummies. The word ' portrait' suggests something rather precious, a bit far removed from the idea of a simple snapshot, which can in fact make a very good portrait. Aim simply for a good likeness of the person portrayed. Do not make a big performance out of taking someone's picture-we will only succed in making them feel awkward. People often feel more relaxed when photographed in their own surroundings, rather than in a formal studio.
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