Get Great Portraits without Portrait Mode on Your DSLR

One of the best things about buying a digital SLR is that you can get professional-looking portraits of friends and family members with the touch of a button. Sometimes, though, you’re going to want to try to get a little more creative and that involves moving beyond the pre-set portrait mode on your camera.

Here’s a great tutorial on How to Bypass the Portrait Mode on Your Digital Camera from Digital Photography School.