Shutter speed control might seem like a basic skill for a more advanced photographer. It is one of the first aspects of camera work that we learn when starting out in photography and, therefore, it might be easy to assume there isn’t much more you need to know about controlling the duration of your exposures. However, besides simply moderating how much light enters the camera, learning the various creative uses of shutter speed settings can open up a world of advanced imagery for use in any situation. As with most camera setups, it’s possible to get stuck in an artistic rut, using the same settings over and over, capturing similar images on each of our shoots. Sometimes, making simple changes to our choice of long or short exposure, subject matter and camera position can mix up our portfolios and maybe even send us down a creative path towards a new signature visual style, setting our work apart from others.
The human eye doesn’t make it easy for us to see motion effects. They are visible, but our brains work to create the sharpest, highest-quality image possible. By learning to push shutter speed
