Capturing the perfect photograph is an art form that hinges on a multitude of factors, with one of the most critical being shutter speed. Whether you’re a budding photographer seeking to master your camera or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills, understanding how to choose the right shutter
When you hear slow shutter speeds, the first thing that most likely comes to mind are horribly blurry and out of focus photos. Most of the time, we are trained to avoid slow shutter, but for Hunter Scott, it can be an incredibly useful creative tool for those who know how to use
Freezing action in your photos can feel challenging, but with the right settings, techniques, and awareness of potential pitfalls, you can consistently capture sharp, dynamic shots. Let’s explore mastering shutter priority mode to freeze the action and avoid common mistakes that photographers often make when shooting fast-moving subjects, like with
So you’ve got a new DSLR. Welcome to a wonderful world of creative control over your images! If you’re wondering how to get started with your new DSLR camera, you’re in the right place. When you first crack open the box on a new DSLR, it can be overwhelming how
Understanding the basic operations of your camera can be overwhelming. We’ll simplify the Exposure Triangle (shutter speed, aperture, ISO). And we’ll keep it short and sweet! Why is it called The Exposure Triangle? Eh, why not? There are three camera settings that work together to control how bright your image
Getting bored of your photos? Do you think that something is missing with your work? It’s most likely time for some experimentation. Even simple changes and adjustments can bring out something interesting in a simple shot. In the video above, photographer and photography educator Matt Kloskowski shows a great example of what
Shutter speeds, at the primary level, primarily determine how motion is conveyed in the image. But how do you decide which shutter speed is best for a given scene? Fast shutter speeds With a very fast shutter speed you can freeze motion. Not only does this provide an image with
Let’s think technical for a moment. A properly exposed image is created by mixing three key elements, known as the Exposure Triangle—Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO—to produce the right amount of lightness and darkness for a photograph. There are almost endless combinations that can be used to achieve an equivalent
What does shutter speed do on your camera? And, why should you care? Shutter speed Shutter speed is the time which the shutter is open allowing in light to your film plane or sensor. Part of the triangle of exposure you’ll want to use and understand once you move past
I found myself with the perfect opportunity to shoot some long-exposure shots. It was the last night of a trip to Walt Disney World with my family. The Magic Kingdom is filled with beautiful lighting and nighttime scenes. For those of you who’ve never fully explored this style of photography
Photo math isn’t math at all. It’s arithmetic. It’s adding and subtracting light. It’s also either multiplying by 2 or dividing by 2. That’s it. Photo arithmetic is easy. It all starts with a stop. What is a stop? A stop in everything but photography is coming to a complete
Depending on what it is you’re trying to capture, shutter speed can be a tricky thing. Sometimes you’ll get blurred images when you didn’t want to and other times you’ll want to show movement and end up with a sharp image. Why? Well, learning how shutter speed works will help
