When you take a portrait photo try not to have any distractions (objects). An interesting thing is to play with the cameras settings. Keep things light. Try to ask the person what do they like what they don't like so you can hide those parts. Because if they want to hide something and you keep on showing that part well they're not going to like picture. Try to know their personality. Its better if you keep a few shadows on the face. But not too much shadows. Your trying to stay simple but trying to tell a story.
 
This video is about taking picture with a regular camera and making them look like if they were taken by a Dslr.  Point and shoot is a regular automatic camera. a dslr is a big camera. Lightning is really important when you take a picture. The highlight and the shadow is what make the shape of the object. When taking a picture try to stand 5 feet away from the background so the background can come out a little blurry. Macro mode is another way to say close up mode. if the color does not come out the color you want then you can make it colder or warmer with the editor ( iPhoto). Or you can change the light in exposure. You can also try portrait mode to make the pictures a little brighter. 
                                                                                      5 Tips:
Number one tip is to get out of auto mode. Tip number two is to explore different angles. Like above or under, try not to always use a straight angle. Tip number three is to use zoom. Tip number four is rule of thirds. Rule of thirds is to put things you want people to see, not in the center.  Tip number five is to print your pictures. 
                                                                            Marc Silver Show
One important thing to do in photography is to make a story. The pose is what tells us the story also the place in where they are. Portrait is when you take a picture of place, pose, and person. It is also better if the pose is natural. Keep it really simple try to use one light. He said that 9 out of 10 photos are crap. So basically what he is saying that if you take crapy photos then your a good photographer!?!?
 
1. Which selection tool is best used when an image has areas of similar color?
A: The best selection tool with areas of similar color is the
2. Which key should you hold down when adding to a selection?
A: When you add something to the selection you hold down the shift key.
3. What can you do to select the image data inside a path?
A: To select the image data inside you select the rectangular marquee.
4. Which dialog box allows you to edit your selection using different masking options?
A: The box that allows you to edit and use different masking options is the Curves adjustment panel