How to shoot. (part I)
Some people do get amused with fantastic pictures to a point that they want to try things out. They want to see how they will fair with shooting their own photos, if they have the knack for it. But before you start shooting, keep in mind these things:
1. You have to be particular about the background. Photos with unnecessary objects floating around the subject are not really nice to look at (not unless that object has a purpose).
2. If you have the chance to shoot outside, then, by all means, do. Nothing beats the sun as your light source. A person’s skin color also looks natural when outside (compared to the inside shot, wherein various shadows and skin discoloration may appear).
3. Even if you’re outside, always remember to use the flash. The sun can create various shadows on your subject, so use the flash to counter it.
Photo taken from http://ant.sillydog.org