Canon EOS Rebel XS Instruction Manual page 47

_t_ Shooting Portraits _ _z_z_
The <_> (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human
subject stand out. it also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than
with the <C]> (Full Auto) mode.
-:_ Shooting Tips
The farther the distance between the subject and background,
the better,
The farther the distance between the subject and background, the
more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand
out better in front of a plain, dark background
Use a telephoto lens.
if you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with
the subject from the waist up Move in closer if necessary.
Focus the face.
Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red.
_] if you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtain
different poses and facial expressions. (max. approx. 3 shots/see.)
_f necessary, the built-in flash wi_Jpop-up automatically.
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