Portraits

I find portraits to be the hardest for me , getting the right angle and composition is really hard . Finding the right lens to avoid distortion  , I use a 35mm or a 50mm sometimes a 200mm . All these give pleasing results . But I am my own worst critic . I try to focus on the eye , and use F 1.8 - F11 depending on the light and how much of the background I want blurred (Bokeh) . Try to find backgrounds that aren't to busy , which can distract the viewer . Take many shots at different angles , if they let you .