Ever feel overwhelmed by shutter speed, ISO, and aperture settings? I did too. But this quick guide from HitPaw helped me level up my portraits fast—no stress, all win.
If you want to get high-quality portraits by adjusting your camera settings, here are some tips:
Quick Settings Cheat Sheet
| Scenario | Mode | Aperture | ISO | Shutter Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Outdoors | A or Manual | f/2.8–f/5.6 | 100–200 | ~1/200 |
| Overcast/Indoor | A or Manual | f/2.8 | ~400 | Adjust for exposure |
| Action/Movement | Manual | f/2.8 or wider | 200–800 | 1/250–1/400+ |
Is it troublesome to adjust the camera? Use AI tools - HitPaw FotorPea to generate perfect portrait photos with one click.
Bonus: Polish with AI Photo Enhancer - HitPaw FotorPea
Post-shoot, I ran my shots through HitPaw Photo Enhancer—sharpens detail, reduces noise, and brings out skin texture like magic.
Your Turn: How Do You Enhance Portraits with AI?
Ever rescued a portrait that looked too dark, blurry, or flat? Or maybe you took a decent shot and made it wow with a quick AI touch-up?
Drop your favorite HitPaw FotorPea portrait enhancements below—whether it’s skin smoothing, noise reduction, or turning a casual selfie into studio-quality. Let’s swap tips and see how far we can push AI portrait editing!