All of my dads walls are white, and these white walls make for a perfect background, because there is no noise in the background. I intentionally put the shadows into the portraits, because I feel as though it adds character to them. I like to take pictures from the side, not straight on, because I feel as though it adds depth and personality to the portrait. I took this picture in the late afternoon. It was overcast, so the lighting was all one shade, without sunlight that affected the photo.