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What do you want to shoot?

Every scenario comes with starting settings, an explanation of why they work, and the things that matter more than any number — light, distance and timing.

Portrait

Easy

Blurred background

See the guide

Wedding

Harder

Ceremony & party

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Nightclub

Harder

Low light & flash

See the guide

Concert

Harder

Stage light & motion

See the guide

Family

Easy

Groups indoors & out

See the guide

Children

Medium

Fast and unpredictable

See the guide

Sport

Medium

Freeze the action

See the guide

Car

Medium

Reflections & panning

See the guide

Real Estate

Medium

Rooms & interiors

See the guide

Street

Easy

Everyday life

See the guide

Landscape

Easy

Everything sharp

See the guide

Night City

Medium

Lights & long exposure

See the guide

Party

Medium

Indoor, dim, lively

See the guide

Food

Easy

Close and appetising

See the guide

Travel

Easy

One lens, everything

See the guide

Instagram / Reels

Easy

Content & video

See the guide
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