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TIP: When setting up a portrait shot, find good lighting, like soft natural light. Choose a pleasing background that won't distract from the subject. Direct the subject to relax, with natural poses and expressions. Frame the shot to focus on the subject's face.
Camera Settings
• aperture: 2.8 • exposure time: 1/100 • focal length: 50.0 • ISO: 250
Camera And Gear
High-end camera gear can be beneficial, but it's not essential. Here is equipment compatible with Canon EOS 6D Mark II, that was used for the original photo:
image for Camera Body Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Camera Body
Canon EOS 6D Mark II

From RAW to JPEG
Post-processing is indispensable for transforming raw pixels into captivating, impactful photographs, enriching their storytelling and aesthetic allure. Tools like darktable (open-source) or Lightroom (commercial) facilitate adjustments in brightness, contrast, and color, which enhances visual appeal, corrects imperfections, and enables creative expression while optimizing photos for various outputs such as prints or social media. Post-processing isn't a dark art for pro artists or geeks; it's a vital requirement for every image, regardless of its subject or content.