Motion Photography

Motion photography is something that when used can have a very powerful affect on its audience.

But why should you use it?

Most use motion blur to create the sense of movement in their otherwise static photograph. You are not freezing one moment in time you a capturing what the essence of the movement is.

When used effectively and correctly motion blur in photography is something that will add not only to the creativity of the photograph but also to the overall aesthetic appeal of the photograph.

So you’ve decided you want to take motion blur photographs; here are some tips to effectively take great and powerful photographs.

Tips:

Be alert and ready to shoot
Look at your surroundings
Two kinds of motion blur
1. Keep camera still so subject is blurred
2. Track subject with blur applied to background
Use the shutter speed priority mode
Trace the moving subject
S-AF or Servo Focus
1. With this camera stays in focus regardless of whether or not you are touching the button
Use a low ISO
1. Between 200 and 400
One Thirds always works
1. This is applied to focusing, not just on the center
Steady hands and the perfect pivot
Practice Makes perfect