Many people think shooting portraits is difficult. If you let it be, sure, but if you take away the fact that it's a person and start looking at your subject just like any other still life, start using light and shadow with the contours it becomes easy.
Here's a couple head shot portraits I've done...
-Alexander
My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night. But ah my foes, and oh my friends - it gives a lovely light.vic n LIKED above post