As with any portrait, it's vital to put the subject at ease, so chat to them as you shoot, perhaps put some music on to help them relax and, vitally, offer lots of encouragement. Learn more ...

To help you along we've put together our latest photography cheat sheet, a visual guide taking you through several simple portrait lighting set-ups, and showing the different effects they create.

For more portrait photography tips, take a look at our Features section of the site where you'll find tutorials such as: 'Top Tips & Tricks For Portrait Photography' and '7 Top Tips For Capturing ...