Ways to avoid unattractive backgrounds

Change your aperture
You can blur out ugly backgrounds in your photographs by selecting a wide aperture (low f-number). This will create a shallow depth of field and blur out anything you do not want your camera to focus on.

Find a new location
When choosing a location for your photo shoots, look for places with attractive, natural backdrops such as a pretty garden or field, or try to find a colourful and textured wall to place your subject in front of.

Create a backdrop
Try standing a plain piece of paper, card or wallpaper behind your subject to create a new background. Use a coloured backdrop that complements your subject and make sure there aren't any distracting joins or creases.

Change your position
If your current backdrop is unappealing, sometimes simply changing your position or shooting angle can help you find a new one. For example, you can get down low to use the sky as your background.