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READ: Camera Modes

Portrait Mode

Portrait ModePortrait Mode is great for taking photos of people. This mode will soften the background and place your subject in focus. This makes your subject stand out from the background surroundings. It does this by opening up the aperture so the field of view is lessened. This mode will also gives your subjects smooth natural skin tones.

A hint for taking portraits, fill the photo with your subject and use a zoom instead of getting closer. If you stand too close you will make your subjects nose look bigger than it really is.