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The idea is to recreate the feeling of seeing a person in life. So set up a tripod at eye level. Don’t present to the camera, allow the camera to find what it is looking for. People tend to do kissy faces or act too cool and it looks ridiculous. Be natural.
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You could always signup for free online courses… such as:
http://www.digitalphotographyadvantage.com
It won’t go into extensive detail, but still give a great overview and perhaps give you new ideas….
References :