Keep It Casual

I go through a mental checklist when deciding on a location to take outfit photos: 1) Is there an object nearby so I can manually focus and set the camera? Open fields won't do. 2a) Does the spot have shade or is the sky overcast? Much preferred option. I find photos to have the prettiest bokeh background when I'm standing in the shade but the sun is shining bright behind me (example). Camera settings also seem to be easier to configure. 2b) Where is the sun in relation to the camera? With my back to the sun results in soft, glowy photos (example). Facing the sun usually washes out details. I have the most trouble with camera settings on this one. 3) Is the background...