Shutter Speed

Experiments on photography and editing :)

• On the Canon camera we used Tv mode which allows us to adjust the shutter speed while the camera automatically chooses the aperture and ISO.
• Shutter speed is the length of time camera shutter is open, exposing light onto the camera sensor. Essentially, it’s how long your camera spends taking a photo. This has a few important effects in how your images will appear.
• one of the effects is motion blur, the shutter speed is long and more light is exposed onto the camera sensor. This usually allows for the capture of speed and motion. Landscape photographers usually use this. e.g 1/4
• The opposite is freeze motion which communicates fine and sharp detail which may not even be visible to human eyes. This uses fast shutter speed, allowing less light into the camera sensor and exposure and brightness are quite high.
• Below, by adjusting the tripod and trusting the fast release plate, my friend Laura captured the cyclical process of my hair moving through the subtle wind and the clean movement of the white daises. I like how the subject is completely in focus and how the fast shutter speed has created exposure, emphasizing the radiance of the flowers. The shutter speed was set to 1/800.
• When editing, i merged all three photos, placing one as a dominant stationary layer. I cut out myself and lowered the opacity to different levels, i edited this with intent to create a ghostly visual, with an illusory effect, almost the soul leaving the body type image. I added a clarifying filter to sharpen the flowers and capture its form, I darkened the image with tenebrosity and aimed for an enigmatic effect. If i would get the opportunity to re-do this, I would change the location to a more green area to create a motif of nature. 

•  The first two untouched pictures also capture a fast shutter speed of 1/7500. I like the depth of field and the subtle distortion of the background. The high angle close-up captures the vitality of the plant and the satin like texture, whilst the lack of light in the camera sensor captures the movement of the water droplets.
• The third image wasn't much of a success as the shutter speed was erroneous, due to its slow shutter speed. Thus, for improvement i would increase it. However, the vibrancy of the flowers and aesthetic is captivating. I also like the blurred background here. When editing, i applied a colour enhancing filter to create a subtle retro effect.  

• Below, is the last image of us experimenting with high shutter speed and water. In the image the water is in focus. The photo is dramatic as we took in low key lighting. Before uploading I adjusted the brightness and colour of this image as it was quite dark.

• The mid shot of Laura captures the 1/4 slow shutter speed. She is waving her hand around to create a motion blur effect. The ISO is definitely too high as the background is over exposed. She is centrally framed to act as the focal point of the photo.

• Below I have captured another mid shot of Emilia. The iconography of the cards was incorporated to manifest a magical effect. The fast shutter speed shot consisted of two people throwing the cards behind the archway, I recorded this at fast intervals to incorporate as many cards as possible, this seemed to be a success, however, I still cut out different cards and replicated them around the centrally framed subject. I added a blue effect to conceal the graininess from the sun light, which was blocked by the positioning of the camera, thus, to improve, i would have moved the tripod to a location where the sun shines on the subject. The building is essential to the evoked feeling of enigma. I also cropped the image to enlarge the subject.