The document discusses different types of portraits including headshots, full length portraits, self portraits, and portraits that show the subject in their environment. It provides tips for portrait photography including considering backlighting, culture, proximity, poses, props, reflections, shadows, telling a story, and texture. It also discusses portrait photographers like Sally Mann, Julia Margaret Cameron, Philippe Halsman, and Chuck Close. The document provides information on different portrait lighting techniques both indoor and outdoor as well as things to consider for portraits and distortion when using different lenses.