1) background is key.
2) Use both auto and manual focus
Environmental portrait-


I picked these two photos because they really capture the nature background and also focus on the person itself.
Casual Portrait-
I picked these two photos because they aren't too focused on the background, it's just simple.

I picked these two photos because they both look really fancy, and formal.
photography self portrait-
I love these two photos because the first one is simple and beautiful! The second one is goofy yet serious.
Planning ahead-
I plan to take a simple cute portrait, with either a plan white background. Maybe in front of a wall, or in the green courtyard. I'll use auto and even manual focus as well.