Ideas

Photo ideas

Pose ideas for people and framing ideas for all 30 ShotSet presets, with real example photos and phone tips.

Portrait pose ideas

Simple poses for solo portraits, couples, parents and kids, families, friends, maternity and elders, plus occasions: birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, festivals, reunions and celebrations. Every card shows six fields: the photo, camera angle, composition, camera settings (lens, ShotSet preset and Pro values), where to stand, and one simple AI guidance line. Photos are real, freely licensed photos (not taken with ShotSet); see Photo credits.

Prompt actions (“walk towards me”, “whisper a joke”) rather than stiff poses.
Use the 2x/3x lens for flattering portraits; keep the phone at eye level.
Want to be in the family photo? Prop the phone up and use the 3s/10s timer.
Repeat one photo in the same spot every year to see the kids grow.

PeopleOccasions

Solo: man

Arms crossed, soft background

Relax the shoulders and cross arms loosely; a small smile keeps it friendly. Step them away from the background for blur.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2–3 m away; subject 2 m in front of the background.
AI guidance: “Relax your shoulders and cross your arms loosely.”

Solo: man

Lean back and relax

Seat him at a table, hands behind the head or on the table; shoot slightly from the side.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer at the table end, a little to one side; subject seated.
AI guidance: “Lean back and put your hands behind your head.”

Solo: man

Small figure, big place

Put the person small on a rock or ridge for scale; a bright jacket stands out.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 0.6x ultra-wide (~13–16 mm equiv.) · Landscape (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 100, EV -0.3
DSLR: 13 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 15–30 m back; subject on a ridge or rock.
AI guidance: “Stand on the rock and face the view.”

Solo: woman

Looking off camera

Ask her to look towards the light or something interesting; catch the moment between poses.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2 m away, slightly to the side; subject facing the light.
AI guidance: “Look towards the window light.”

Solo: woman

Doing something

Give her an action, such as taking a photo or reading a sign; it looks natural, not posed.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~50 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 50 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 3 m to the side; subject busy with an activity.
AI guidance: “Carry on what you are doing and ignore the camera.”

Solo: woman

Hand on hip, warm smile

Weight on the back foot, one hand on the hip; indoor lamps give warm light.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/5.6, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 3 m away; subject 1 m from a lamp.
AI guidance: “Put your weight on your back foot and a hand on your hip.”

Couples

Close embrace, looking at each other

Foreheads or noses close, eyes on each other; let them laugh between shots.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2–3 m away to the side; couple facing each other.
AI guidance: “Move closer until your foreheads almost touch.”

Couples

Arm in arm on a street

Ask them to walk slowly and talk; a textured wall makes a good background.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: Front camera (~25 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 25 mm, f/5.6, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 4 m ahead on the pavement; couple walking towards and past.
AI guidance: “Link arms and walk slowly while you talk.”

Couples

Coffee on the sofa

Sit them close with mugs, turned towards each other; window light from the side.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer seated opposite the sofa; window to one side.
AI guidance: “Turn towards each other and hold your mugs.”

Couples

The kitchen hug

A hug from behind or a side squeeze while cooking feels real and warm.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer at the kitchen doorway; couple at the counter.
AI guidance: “Hug from behind while one of you keeps cooking.”

Father & son

Sunset walk silhouette

Shoot them walking hand in hand towards the sun; expose for the sky.

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Sunset (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV -0.6
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer behind them, crouched low; sun ahead of them.
AI guidance: “Hold hands and walk towards the sun.”

Father & son

Teach me

Dad shows a skill (guitar, cooking, cycling); photograph the son watching.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 2 m to the side so both faces show.
AI guidance: “Dad, show him how; son, watch his hands.”

Father & son

Cheek to cheek

Baby against dad’s face, dad eyes closed or smiling; get close.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 1 m away using the tele lens.
AI guidance: “Hold the baby cheek to cheek and close your eyes.”

Father & son

On the shoulders

Child on dad’s shoulders; shoot from slightly below for a big-sky feel.

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer kneeling 3 m in front; child on dad’s shoulders.
AI guidance: “Lift him onto your shoulders and both look up.”

Father & son

Side by side, same activity

Fishing, watching boats, sitting on a wall: both facing the same way tells a story.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: Front camera (~25 mm equiv.) · Landscape (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 100, EV -0.3
DSLR: 25 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer behind and to the side; both facing the view.
AI guidance: “Sit side by side and look at the same thing.”

Father & son

Selfie squeeze

Hold the phone at arm’s length, heads together; front camera at eye level.

Camera angle: High angle
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: Front camera (~25 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 25 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Dad holds the phone at arm’s length, slightly above.
AI guidance: “Put your heads together and look at the lens.”

Parent & child

Beach walk from behind

Let them walk away hand in hand along the water; backs to the camera keeps it timeless.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Beach and Mountains (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 80, EV -0.4
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer behind them on the sand; they walk away along the water.
AI guidance: “Hold hands and walk along the water away from me.”

Parent & child

Cheek to cheek, eyes to camera

Faces together, child slightly in front; natural smiles come from a whispered joke.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 1.5 m away with the tele lens.
AI guidance: “Put your cheeks together, child slightly in front.”

Parent & child

On the hip

Parent holds the child on the hip, both looking at the camera or at each other.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2 m away in open shade.
AI guidance: “Hold her on your hip and look at each other.”

Parent & child

Sitting together, leaning in

Sit side by side and lean heads together; use the self-timer so the parent is in the photo too.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Phone on a shelf 2 m away on the timer; both seated.
AI guidance: “Sit side by side and lean your heads together.”

Parent & child

Adventure together

Hike, cycle or explore: shoot from behind as they walk the trail.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 0.6x ultra-wide (~13–16 mm equiv.) · Landscape (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 100, EV -0.3
DSLR: 13 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer a few metres behind on the trail.
AI guidance: “Walk the path ahead of me and do not look back.”

Parent & child

Everyday breakfast

Ordinary moments last longest: meals, reading, brushing hair. Shoot by a window.

Camera angle: High angle
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Food (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 200, EV +0.3
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer standing at the table end, window to the side.
AI guidance: “Carry on eating breakfast together.”

Family

Walking towards you, hands held

Ask the family to walk slowly towards you, swinging the child’s arms; shoot a burst.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Group Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 125, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 5 m ahead walking backwards slowly; family walks towards.
AI guidance: “Hold hands and swing the child as you walk to me.”

Family

Sitting close on a sofa

Heights staggered, everyone leaning in; hands on shoulders link the group.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Group Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 125, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2.5 m in front of the sofa at seated eye level.
AI guidance: “Lean in, put hands on shoulders, tallest at the back.”

Family

Boardwalk stroll

A path leads the eye to the family; keep them on a third line.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 0.6x ultra-wide (~13–16 mm equiv.) · Landscape (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 100, EV -0.3
DSLR: 13 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer at the start of the boardwalk; family a third of the way along.
AI guidance: “Walk slowly along the boardwalk together.”

Family

Autumn trail

Shoot from behind as they walk among trees; colours carry the mood.

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer kneeling on the trail behind them.
AI guidance: “Walk among the trees side by side.”

Friends & groups

Walking together

Ask the group to walk and chat towards you; shoot several frames.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 5 m ahead; group walks towards.
AI guidance: “Walk towards me and chat with each other.”

Friends & groups

Mixed levels

Some sit, some kneel, some stand so all faces are visible.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Group Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 125, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 4 m away, phone at standing chest height.
AI guidance: “Front row sit or kneel, back row stand close.”

Friends & groups

Group selfie

Hold the phone high and slightly angled down; bunch heads close.

Camera angle: High angle
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: Front camera (~25 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 25 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Tallest friend holds the phone high, angled down.
AI guidance: “Squeeze in and look up at the phone.”

Friends & groups

Silhouette at sunset

Line the group up against a bright sky; spaces between bodies make the shapes clear.

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Sunset (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV -0.6
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 10 m away, low, with the sky behind them.
AI guidance: “Spread out in a line so there is sky between you.”

Friends & groups

Around the table

Shoot a shared meal from the end of the table; laughter beats posing.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Food (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 200, EV +0.3
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer at the end of the table, seated height.
AI guidance: “Keep talking and pass the food around.”

Friends & groups

Stacked heads

Faces close and staggered in a vertical frame; fun hand signs welcome.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Group Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 125, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 1.5 m away.
AI guidance: “Stack your faces one above another and be silly.”

Kids

Get down to their level

Crouch to the child’s eye height; play peekaboo for the smile.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer crouched at the child’s eye height, 1.5 m away.
AI guidance: “Get down to their level and play peekaboo.”

Kids

Real smiles

Ask a silly question instead of “say cheese”; shoot while they answer.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 2 m away at child height.
AI guidance: “Answer my silly question!”

Kids

Dressed for the day

Festivals and birthdays: let props (flower crown, balloons) frame the face.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 1.5 m away, dark background behind the child.
AI guidance: “Look at me and show your flower crown.”

Kids

Standing tall

Let the child stand proudly where they like; same spot every year shows growth.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer crouched 3 m away, same spot each year.
AI guidance: “Stand tall right where you like.”

Maternity

Seated on a bench

Sit tall, hand gently on the bump, face turned slightly to the light.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 3 m in front of the bench in shade.
AI guidance: “Sit tall and rest a hand on your bump.”

Maternity

Relaxed on the steps

Lean back on the hands, legs extended; a colourful door makes a backdrop.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 3 m from the steps at seated eye level.
AI guidance: “Lean back on your hands and stretch your legs.”

📷 Photo

Maternity

Side profile

Stand side-on to show the bump’s shape; a plain background keeps it clean.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer side-on, 2 m away, plain wall behind.
AI guidance: “Turn sideways so the bump shows.”

Maternity

Tiny clothes

Hold a baby outfit against the bump: a simple detail shot.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 1 m away by a window.
AI guidance: “Hold the baby outfit against your bump.”

Elderly

Thoughtful pose

Hand to chin, gaze away: black and white suits lined faces.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 1.5 m away, light from one side.
AI guidance: “Rest your chin on your hand and look away.”

Elderly

Hands on hips, proud

Let them stand confidently in their own place.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 3–4 m away so the place is in frame.
AI guidance: “Stand proud with your hands on your hips.”

Elderly

Big laugh close-up

Chat with them; the laugh comes between frames.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 1.5 m away, chatting.
AI guidance: “Tell me a funny story.”

Elderly

Soft light smile

Open shade or cloud gives gentle light on skin texture.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2 m away in open shade.
AI guidance: “Give me a soft smile.”

Elderly

In colourful clothes

Traditional clothes and scarves add colour; place them on a third line.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 4 m away to fit the outfit.
AI guidance: “Stand on the left so your clothes fill the frame.”

Solo: man

Big smile on a busy street

Stand him still while the crowd moves behind; the busy background becomes texture.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2 m in front; subject still on the pavement edge, crowd behind.
AI guidance: “Stay still and smile while people pass.”

Solo: woman

Sitting on a doorstep

Sit on steps or a doorstep, knees angled, hands relaxed; colourful doors make the frame.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer crouched 2–3 m in front of the steps.
AI guidance: “Sit on the step and angle your knees to one side.”

Solo: woman

Walking down a lane

Let her walk towards the light along a lane; an umbrella or scarf adds colour.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Manual
Positioning: Photographer at the far end of the lane; subject walks towards the camera.
AI guidance: “Walk slowly towards me and look ahead.”

Solo: woman

Market portrait

A street-market backdrop with a direct, calm gaze; keep her off-centre.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2 m away; subject off-centre with stalls behind.
AI guidance: “Look straight into the lens and keep a calm face.”

Birthdays

Kids watching the cake

Shoot over the table at the children’s eye level as the cake arrives.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer crouched at the far side of the table.
AI guidance: “Kids, watch the cake come in.”

Birthdays

Birthday child with the cake

Seat the child behind the cake; candle light on the face, background lights off.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Night Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/50 s, ISO 800, EV +0.3
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer opposite, across the table.
AI guidance: “Sit behind your cake and look at the candles.”

Birthdays

Blowing out the candles

Pre-focus on the cake, then burst as the candles go out.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, close-up
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Night Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/50 s, ISO 800, EV +0.3
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 1.5 m away, focused on the cake.
AI guidance: “Make a wish and blow on three.”

Birthdays

Party hats, cheek to cheek

Two people leaning in with hats and a plate of cake: silly is good.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: Front camera (~25 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 25 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 1.5 m away, or a front-camera selfie.
AI guidance: “Put your hats on and squeeze cheek to cheek.”

Weddings

Foreheads close (Indian wedding)

Bride and groom face each other, heads nearly touching; shoot tight from the side.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2 m to the side with the tele lens.
AI guidance: “Face each other and let your foreheads almost touch.”

Weddings

Haldi laughter

Candid colour and laughter at the haldi; shoot bursts as the turmeric goes on.

Camera angle: High angle
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer standing over the seated couple, 2 m away.
AI guidance: “Keep laughing while the haldi goes on.”

Weddings

Garland exchange

Pre-position at the side and burst through the varmala moment.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer at the side of the stage.
AI guidance: “Exchange garlands slowly.”

Weddings

Side by side at the haldi

Couple seated side by side in yellow; shoot straight on with warm light behind.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer straight in front, 2.5 m away.
AI guidance: “Sit side by side and look at me.”

Weddings

Down the aisle (church wedding)

Shoot from the end of the aisle with the long train leading back.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 0.6x ultra-wide (~13–16 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 13 mm, f/5.6, Manual
Positioning: Photographer at the end of the aisle, centred.
AI guidance: “Walk slowly and let the train flow behind.”

Weddings

Leaving the church

Wait at the door as the couple walks out among guests; keep shooting.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Manual
Positioning: Photographer outside the church door facing in.
AI guidance: “Walk out together and enjoy the confetti.”

Festivals

Diwali family around the thali

Everyone gathered close around the diyas and sweets; light from the lamps.

Camera angle: High angle
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer standing over the group around the thali.
AI guidance: “Gather close around the diyas.”

Festivals

Christmas morning by the tree

Kids on the floor by the tree; shoot from their level with tree lights behind.

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Manual
Positioning: Photographer sitting on the floor near the tree.
AI guidance: “Sit by the tree and open your presents.”

Festivals

Christmas family portrait

Family arranged around the tree, some seated, some standing.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Group Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 125, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 4 m back, centred on the tree.
AI guidance: “Some sit, some stand; tallest at the back.”

Festivals

Festival-night group selfie

Huddle close with city lights or fireworks behind; hold very still.

Camera angle: High angle
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: Front camera (~25 mm equiv.) · Night Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/50 s, ISO 800, EV +0.3
DSLR: 25 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: One friend holds the phone up; lights behind the group.
AI guidance: “Huddle close and hold still.”

Festivals

Lunar New Year lion dance

Catch kids’ reactions as the lion dancer comes close.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer beside the crowd as the lion approaches.
AI guidance: “Watch the lion come close.”

Anniversaries

Cutting the anniversary cake

Stand close behind the cake, arms around each other; keep the cake in the bottom of the frame.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 2.5 m in front of the table; couple behind the cake.
AI guidance: “Stand close behind the cake and put your arms around each other.”

Anniversaries

Cheek to cheek, big smiles

Lean heads together and look into the lens; simple and warm.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 1.5 m away with the tele lens.
AI guidance: “Lean your heads together and smile at the lens.”

Anniversaries

Sunset view from behind

Sit close, one arm around the other, facing a view at golden hour.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Sunset (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV -0.6
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 4 m behind the couple; view and sun ahead of them.
AI guidance: “Sit close and put an arm around each other.”

Anniversaries

Anniversary dinner toast

Shoot across the table as the couple leans in, drinks raised.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Night Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/50 s, ISO 800, EV +0.3
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer seated across the table.
AI guidance: “Lean in and raise your glasses.”

Anniversaries

The whole family around the couple

Put the couple in the centre and build the generations around them.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 0.6x ultra-wide (~13–16 mm equiv.) · Group Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 125, EV +0
DSLR: 13 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 6 m back; couple in the centre of the group.
AI guidance: “Couple in the middle, children in front, tallest at the back.”

Reunions

Reunion picnic, wide

Show the whole gathering from a little above with tables and trees.

Camera angle: High angle
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 0.6x ultra-wide (~13–16 mm equiv.) · Landscape (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 100, EV -0.3
DSLR: 13 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer on a slope or bench 15 m from the tables.
AI guidance: “Carry on eating and chatting.”

Reunions

Homecoming lift

The moment a parent lifts the child high on arrival; shoot a burst.

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer crouched 3 m away.
AI guidance: “Lift her up high!”

Reunions

The first hug

Stand back and catch the hug; signs and banners tell the story.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~48–50 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 48 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 3–4 m away with the tele lens.
AI guidance: “Go and hug them; ignore me.”

Reunions

Old friends, arms linked

Friends side by side, arms around each other, everyone looking in.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Group Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 125, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2.5 m in front.
AI guidance: “Link arms and lean in.”

Reunions

Line-up in traditional dress

A row of guests side by side shows outfits; angle the line for depth.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Group Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 125, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer at one end of the line, angled.
AI guidance: “Stand in a row and turn slightly towards me.”

Celebrations & parties

Couple on the dance floor

Catch partners mid-turn under the party lights.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Night Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/50 s, ISO 800, EV +0.3
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer at the edge of the dance floor, 2 m away.
AI guidance: “Keep dancing and turn towards the lights.”

Celebrations & parties

Group dancing under lights

Shoot from the edge of the floor with coloured lights behind.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 0.6x ultra-wide (~13–16 mm equiv.) · Night Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/50 s, ISO 800, EV +0.3
DSLR: 13 mm, f/8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer at the edge of the floor, lights behind the dancers.
AI guidance: “Dance together and keep moving.”

Celebrations & parties

Hands up, the celebration dance

Get in among the dancers at chest height as they celebrate.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 0.6x ultra-wide (~13–16 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 13 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer among the dancers at chest height.
AI guidance: “Hands up and celebrate!”

Celebrations & parties

Party games in the living room

Shoot the players from behind the sofa with the screen in view.

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/5.6, Manual
Positioning: Photographer behind the sofa, screen in view.
AI guidance: “Play the game; ignore me.”

Celebrations & parties

Lost in the music

Single dancer, light behind; let some blur show the movement.

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Night Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/50 s, ISO 800, EV +0.3
DSLR: 24 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer crouched 2 m away, light behind the dancer.
AI guidance: “Close your eyes and dance.”

Ideas for every preset

Framing, composition and pose ideas for all 30 ShotSet presets. Example photos are the same real Wikimedia Commons photos used in the settings guide.

Portrait

Classic Portrait

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 3x tele (~70 mm equiv.) · Classic Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 70 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer about 2 m away; subject 2 m in front of the background.
AI guidance: “Turn your shoulders slightly and face the camera.”

Pose ideas

Shoulders turned, face to camera. Angle the body 30–45° away and turn the face back; it slims and adds depth.
Eyes on the top third. Place the eyes about a third from the top; use 2x/3x and keep the phone at eye level.
Hands with a job. Give hands something to do: a collar, a cup, a jacket pocket. Avoid flat arms at the sides.

See poses: Solo: man · Solo: woman

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Portrait

Group Portrait

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~28 mm equiv.) · Group Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 125, EV +0
DSLR: 28 mm, f/5.6, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 4–5 m back at chest height; group in two rows.
AI guidance: “Move closer together and put the tallest at the back.”

Pose ideas

Staggered heights. Mix sitting, standing and kneeling so every face is visible and no head hides another.
Tight triangle. Arrange heads in triangles, close together; gaps read as distance.
Shoot a burst. Use 1x from a step back, take a burst and pick the frame where nobody blinks.

See poses: Friends & groups · Family

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Portrait

Indoor Portrait

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~50 mm equiv.) · Indoor Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 50 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 2 m away; subject beside a window, light from the side.
AI guidance: “Turn your face towards the window.”

Pose ideas

Window light from the side. Seat the person beside a window at 45°; turn off mixed room lights.
Natural setting. Shoot them in their space: reading, cooking, at their desk.
Watch the background. Move clutter out of frame or step closer with 2x to simplify it.

See poses: Solo: woman · Elderly

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Portrait

Outdoor Portrait

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 3x tele (~70 mm equiv.) · Outdoor Portrait (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 70 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer 2–3 m away, sun behind or beside the subject; subject in open shade.
AI guidance: “Step into the shade and look at me.”

Pose ideas

Open shade. Put them under a tree or building edge to avoid harsh noon shadows and squinting.
Backlit golden hour. Sun behind the subject near sunset for a warm rim; tap the face to expose for it.
Walk towards you. Ask them to walk slowly towards the camera and talk; shoot a burst.

See poses: Solo: man · Solo: woman · Couples

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Portrait

Candid / Moving Person

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 2x (~50 mm equiv.) · Candid / Moving Person (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/800 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 50 mm, f/5.6, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 5 m ahead; subject walks towards the camera.
AI guidance: “Walk towards me at your normal pace.”

Pose ideas

Prompt, don’t pose. Give an action (spin, run, whisper a joke) and shoot through it.
Leave room ahead. Leave space in front of the person in the direction they move.
Lower angle for energy. Shoot from hip height for movement; keep the shutter fast.

See poses: Kids · Friends & groups · Couples

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Water & nature

Silky Waterfall

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~28 mm equiv.) · Silky Waterfall (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1 s, ISO 100, EV -0.3
DSLR: 28 mm, f/8, Manual (long exposure, tripod)
Positioning: Photographer on firm ground with the phone braced, 5–15 m from the falls.
AI guidance: “Hold the phone dead still or prop it on a rock.”

Framing & composition ideas

Rocks as foreground. Put wet rocks or a log in the lower third; the silky water leads into the frame.
Vertical frame. Tall falls fit a portrait orientation; include a strip of the pool below.
Overcast days. Cloudy light avoids blown-out water; shoot early or late.

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Water & nature

Flowing Stream

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~28 mm equiv.) · Flowing Stream (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/2 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 28 mm, f/8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer low at the bank, rocks in the foreground.
AI guidance: “Get low and put a rock in the bottom third.”

Framing & composition ideas

Low, close angle. Phone a few cm above the water at 0.6x for curving lines of flow.
S-curve lead-in. Frame so the stream bends from a corner towards the centre.

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Water & nature

River and Lake

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · River and Lake (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/4 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer at the water’s edge, horizon on a third line.
AI guidance: “Level the horizon and wait for still water.”

Framing & composition ideas

Reflections. Calm mornings give mirror reflections; place the horizon in the middle for symmetry.
Foreground interest. Include a jetty, boat or reeds to give scale.

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Water & nature

Water Splash Freeze

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~35 mm equiv.) · Water Splash Freeze (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/3200 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 35 mm, f/8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 1 m from the splash, side-lit.
AI guidance: “Pour again and shoot a burst.”

Framing & composition ideas

Dark background. A splash pops against a dark backdrop; light it from the side.
Pre-focus. Lock focus where the splash will happen, then use burst.

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Water & nature

Fountain

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 2x (~35 mm equiv.) · Fountain (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/20 s, ISO 100, EV +0
DSLR: 35 mm, f/8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 5–10 m back, low, with the jet against the sky.
AI guidance: “Crouch so the jet is against the sky.”

Framing & composition ideas

Choose the look. Fast shutter for droplets, slower for soft veils of water.
Side light. Shoot with the sun to the side so the spray sparkles.

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Night & events

Fireworks

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Fireworks (Pro) · Pro: shutter 2 s, ISO 100, EV -0.7
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Manual (long exposure, tripod)
Positioning: Photographer 100 m+ back, phone propped, facing the burst point.
AI guidance: “Prop the phone and press when the rocket goes up.”

Framing & composition ideas

Include the skyline. Leave a strip of buildings or crowd silhouettes at the bottom for context.
Upwind position. Stand upwind so smoke drifts away from the frame.
Frame wide, crop later. Use 1x or 0.6x; bursts are hard to predict.

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Night & events

Crackers / Festival Lights

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~28 mm equiv.) · Crackers / Festival Lights (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/20 s, ISO 400, EV -0.3
DSLR: 28 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 2–3 m from the lamps or sparkler holder.
AI guidance: “Hold the sparkler still for a second.”

Framing & composition ideas

People in the scene. Diyas, sparklers or lanterns look best with hands or faces lit by them.
Get close to the light. Fill the frame with lights for bokeh; tap to expose for the brightest area.

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Night & events

Night Portrait

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~50 mm equiv.) · Night Portrait (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/50 s, ISO 800, EV +0.3
DSLR: 50 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 2 m away; subject 3 m in front of the city lights.
AI guidance: “Stand still for two seconds.”

Pose ideas

Lights as bokeh. Stand the person well in front of fairy or street lights so they blur into circles.
Face the light source. Turn the face towards a shop window or lamp; hold still for the longer shutter.
Brace and breathe. Lean on a wall, exhale and press gently; ask the subject to freeze for a second.

See poses: Couples · Solo: woman

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Night & events

Night City

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Night City (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/10 s, ISO 400, EV -0.4
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer on a bridge or rooftop, phone braced on the rail.
AI guidance: “Rest the phone on the rail and hold still.”

Framing & composition ideas

Blue hour, not black night. Shoot 20–40 min after sunset when the sky still holds colour.
High vantage point. Bridges and rooftops show more lights; brace the phone on a railing.

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Night & events

Night Road / Light Trails

Camera angle: High angle
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Night Road / Light Trails (Pro) · Pro: shutter 3 s, ISO 200, EV -0.4
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Manual (long exposure, tripod)
Positioning: Photographer on an overpass or footpath, phone on a tripod.
AI guidance: “Wait for traffic, then press and do not touch.”

Framing & composition ideas

Curves and junctions. A bending road or roundabout draws flowing trails.
Safe spot, steady phone. Use a footbridge or pavement, phone on a tripod or wall.

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Automotive

Stationary Car

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 2x (~40 mm equiv.) · Stationary Car (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 40 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer at a front three-quarter angle, 5 m away, crouched.
AI guidance: “Crouch to headlight height at the front corner.”

Framing & composition ideas

Three-quarter front. Shoot from a front corner at headlight height; turn the wheels slightly towards you.
Clean background. Move so poles and bins don’t grow out of the roof.

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Automotive

Moving Car Freeze Motion

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~23 mm equiv.) · Moving Car Freeze Motion (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/1000 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 23 mm, f/8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer at the roadside, safely back, car crossing the frame.
AI guidance: “Follow the car and shoot a burst.”

Framing & composition ideas

Leave space ahead. Place the car so it drives into the open part of the frame.
Pre-focus on the spot. Lock focus where the car will pass and shoot a burst.

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Automotive

Moving Car Light Trails

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~28 mm equiv.) · Moving Car Light Trails (Pro) · Pro: shutter 2 s, ISO 160, EV -0.3
DSLR: 28 mm, f/8, Manual (long exposure, tripod)
Positioning: Photographer at the roadside on a tripod, pointing along the road.
AI guidance: “Keep still while the cars pass.”

Framing & composition ideas

Static anchor. Include a lit building or sign so the frame has something sharp.
Long straight road. Shoot down the road for converging red and white lines.

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Automotive

Car Interior / Detail

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, close-up
Camera settings: 0.6x ultra-wide (~13–16 mm equiv.) · Car Interior / Detail (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/100 s, ISO 400, EV +0.3
DSLR: 13 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer in the rear seat or at the open door.
AI guidance: “Lean in from the door and keep the wheel centred.”

Framing & composition ideas

Details tell the story. Steering wheel badge, stitching, dashboard dials; fill the frame.
Soft daylight. Open the doors for even light; avoid harsh sun through the glass.

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Travel & landscape

Landscape

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Landscape (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 100, EV -0.3
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer on high ground, foreground interest in the bottom third.
AI guidance: “Put the horizon on the top third line.”

Framing & composition ideas

Foreground, middle, background. Include a rock or flowers near you, then the valley, then the hills.
Horizon on a third. Put the horizon on the top or bottom third line, never through the middle by accident.
Leading lines. Paths, rivers and fences that lead into the scene give depth.

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Travel & landscape

Sunset

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~28 mm equiv.) · Sunset (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV -0.6
DSLR: 28 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer facing the sun with a silhouette in front.
AI guidance: “Tap the sky to darken it.”

Framing & composition ideas

Silhouettes. Put a person, tree or boat against the bright sky and expose for the sky.
Stay after the sun sets. Colour often peaks 10–20 minutes after sunset.

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Travel & landscape

Sunrise

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~28 mm equiv.) · Sunrise (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/250 s, ISO 100, EV -0.4
DSLR: 28 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer facing east before sunrise, horizon low.
AI guidance: “Shoot just before the sun clears the horizon.”

Framing & composition ideas

Mist and layers. Early mist creates layered hills; use 3x to compress them.
Plan the direction. Check where the sun rises and arrive 30 minutes early.

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Travel & landscape

Beach and Mountains

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Beach and Mountains (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 80, EV -0.4
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer at the tide line or a viewpoint, horizon level.
AI guidance: “Level the horizon and step back from the waves.”

Framing & composition ideas

Level the horizon. Turn on the grid and keep the sea level.
Show scale. A small person or hut gives the mountain its size.

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Travel & landscape

Architecture and Monuments

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Portrait, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Architecture and Monuments (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/200 s, ISO 100, EV -0.2
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer centred in front of the building, far enough to keep lines straight.
AI guidance: “Step back and keep the phone upright.”

Framing & composition ideas

Symmetry from the centre. Stand on the centre line of the building for perfect symmetry.
Straight verticals. Hold the phone upright and step back rather than tilting up; or use 0.6x.
Frame within a frame. Shoot through an arch or doorway to frame the monument.

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Close-up & action

Macro / Flowers

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~40 mm equiv.) · Macro / Flowers (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/500 s, ISO 200, EV +0.1
DSLR: 40 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer 10–15 cm from the flower, shading it if windy.
AI guidance: “Move closer until the petals fill the frame.”

Framing & composition ideas

Simple background. Choose an angle with a plain, distant background so the flower stands out.
Focus on the detail. Tap on the stamen or a dew drop; shoot when the wind drops.

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Close-up & action

Food

Camera angle: Overhead
Composition: Portrait, close-up
Camera settings: 2x (~40 mm equiv.) · Food (Easy) · Pro: shutter 1/125 s, ISO 200, EV +0.3
DSLR: 40 mm, f/2.8, Aperture priority
Positioning: Photographer standing over the table by a window.
AI guidance: “Hold the phone flat above the plate.”

Framing & composition ideas

Top-down for flat dishes. Thalis, pizzas and platters look best from directly above.
45° for tall food. Burgers, drinks and cakes look better from a low angle.
Side window light. Light from the side shows texture; switch off the overhead bulb.

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Close-up & action

Golf / Sports Action

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 5x/10x tele (~100 mm equiv.) · Golf / Sports Action (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/1000 s, ISO 400, EV +0
DSLR: 100 mm, f/8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer to the side, safely out of the line of play.
AI guidance: “Follow the player and shoot a burst at impact.”

Framing & composition ideas

Peak action. Shoot the top of the swing, jump or kick; burst helps.
Eyes and ball. Frame so the face and the ball are both in shot.

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Close-up & action

Birds and Wildlife

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Landscape, half-body
Camera settings: 5x/10x tele (~300 mm equiv.) · Birds and Wildlife (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/1000 s, ISO 500, EV +0
DSLR: 300 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer still and hidden, 10 m+ away, sun behind.
AI guidance: “Stay still and wait for the bird to turn its head.”

Framing & composition ideas

Eye-level with the animal. Crouch to the animal’s eye height for a more intimate shot.
Space to look into. Leave room in the direction the bird faces or flies.

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Close-up & action

Pets and Animals

Camera angle: Eye level
Composition: Portrait, half-body
Camera settings: 2x (~55 mm equiv.) · Pets and Animals (Pro) · Pro: shutter 1/400 s, ISO 400, EV +0.2
DSLR: 55 mm, f/2.8, Manual
Positioning: Photographer on the floor at the pet’s eye level.
AI guidance: “Get down to their eye level and hold a treat by the lens.”

Framing & composition ideas

Get on their level. Lie down or crouch; shoot from the pet’s eye height.
Treat or squeaker above the phone. Hold it above the lens to get attention and pricked ears.

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Close-up & action

Night Sky / Stars

Camera angle: Low angle
Composition: Landscape, full-body
Camera settings: 1x main (~24 mm equiv.) · Night Sky / Stars (Pro) · Pro: shutter 15 s, ISO 3200, EV +0
DSLR: 24 mm, f/8, Manual (long exposure, tripod)
Positioning: Photographer at a dark site, phone on a tripod facing up.
AI guidance: “Put the phone on a tripod and do not touch it.”

Framing & composition ideas

Foreground silhouette. A tree, rock or tent anchors the sky.
Milky Way placement. Place the core diagonally or on a third line; avoid the moonlit side.

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