place your subject on the edge of a shot. These techniques will help create depth for your photo. 5. Use a venue that isn't familiar for your subject. Usually, subjects are placed or photographed in places or venues that are familiar to them -- home, a photo studio or an urban environment. However, why don't you try placing your subject in a place that's out of their comfort zone? More often than not, subjects will feel a little uncomfortable at first but if you know how to make your subject feel at home and if you know how to explain to your subject what you want for the photo, chances are the subject will gladly step out of their comfort zone and do something pretty awesome. Who knows, the subject may start jumping up and down, giving a really nice smile or posing as if he or she is a professional model! 6. Use a prop. Adding a prop into your portraitures can help enhance a shot. While it's true that the use of a prop may take the "attention" away from your main subject, it will also add sense to the photo. The portrait will have more meaning, in a way. Examples of these props are a subject's favorite gadget, favorite toy or perhaps something that he or she uses every single day. 7. The last tip is particularly helpful if you want to have as many candid shots as possible -- take a series of shots! Shoot portraits