1. Try to narrate a story in every shots you try. By this you can get some unique candid shots. Give a try now.
2. If you have a BLINK DETECTION MODE in your camera, use it for portraits and good close up shots. In people photography eyes speak a lot. 
3. Shot a subject against light will get you good silhouette, but the trick is try silhouette with different light produces an unique and splendid shot.
4. Different scene modes with your compact camera can get you some good results.
5. Kids portraits: For kids, have some fun or game with them and shoot. Relaxed pose is the key for best portraits.
6. If you have kids or children scene mode in your camera, you can easily capture their face with fast shutter speed.
7. Go more creative with your flash. Use this simple trick: Use different colored gelatin paper with your flash to get some good creative shots.
8. cloudy white balance: Using cloudy white balance makes your skin tone warmer.
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