Capture personality in portraits for our photo challenge

For this week's Mashable Photo Challenge, we're asking you to make portraits.

We want you to capture expression, personality and mood in your photos, whether you feature your subjects up close or focus on the scene from far away

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You don't need a fancy studio and bright lights to make a great portrait. You can create a powerful image using natural light and your everyday surroundings.

"The environment you're in will help determine the style of portrait," said our guest host De Kwong. "Don't be afraid to get creative and do something a little different." Read more...

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