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Small Aperture? What kind of a silly name is that? Well, when you take photos with a small aperture, you get a greater depth of field, so you get a feel for what's going on in the background. That's what this site is about: a slightly deeper, more overall approach to photography - and all the fun things that comes with it. And besides, we rather like the name.

Taking pictures of your friends and family is lots of fun-but sometimes the results aren't entirely what you had in mind or just don't seem flattering. In this book, you'll learn to take your people pictures to the next level, crafting images that look much more polished and professional-photos that can truly be called "portraits" and not just snapshots. With these quick, two-page lessons illustrated by simple images from the pros, you'll learn how to avoid common problems with posing, lighting, and background selection. You'll be amazed at the improvement in your images-and so will your friends and family!

Mastering the Art Now here comes the fun part. Personally I believe that the artistic skills of a photographer cannot be taught. Those are skills that you have to hone. You can get twenty different people to take a picture of one thing and you will get twenty different photographs. What I can teach is the basics.