Yep, ive got a normal trip pod and a small one just to put on desks, floors, strap to trees (got it for my bday) but yeh i tried using my normal tripod where i did those shots but it was too tall coz i dint want to get the window in. But im still practicing. Where do u shoot ur portraits? thats the problem im having now... theres no where interesting or anywhere in my house with good light....