@ Athas_orm
For starters try it with people you know when you are out & about.
Here are some examples.
(1) A a street stall during Chinese new year.
The lady on the right is my wife. Canon 350D (Rebel XT) + Tokina 12-24 lens.
(2) Same camera lens combination and same festival.
The man and woman are friends of ours.
(3) Again my wife in a chocolate shop in Vienna
Canon 350D (Rebel XT) + Canon 17-85 IS lens.
Hope this helps.
Richard