Trying to like portrait photography

I love photography, but I have never liked taking portraits. Preferring to photograph nature and candid shots of people, I decided to attempt something uncomfortable to me. Last night my youngest daughter came back after weeks away and since there was still daylight left outside, I hung some fabric from the ceiling and used the light coming from the patio to do a mini photo shoot. I know there is more to learn, but maybe there's a place for portraits in my "repertoire".