How To Take Pictures Of Moving Subjects
What kid likes to sit still; nevermind sit still and get their picture taken.
So here are the top three tips you need to remember when photographing moving objects:
Shutter speed. The secret to getting the shot you want with a moving subject is in the shutter speed. Shutter speed is simply the amount of time that the shutter is open and this is measured in fractions of a second; the higher the denominator, the faster the speed so a shutter speed of 1/1000 is more rapid than 1/30. This has a very dramatic impact on how your image will turn out. High shutter speeds are applied to subjects in motion to freeze them, as in your kid’s baseball game. Low shutter speeds, on the other hand, are used to purposely distort a subject in motion for a creative effect.
Light. How much light present in the surroundings and adjust your camera settings accordingly. Check your aperture settings, most cameras will tell you that the amount of light is insufficient when the aperture icon is blinking, then you can change your shutter speed or adjust the ISO setting to compensate.
Panning. This is a difficult technique to master but once you do, you will be rewarded with great photos. Panning involves following the line of movement of your subject. If your subject is not really moving very fast, walking leisurely let’s say, then it’s not going to be hard. However, if you have a rapid moving subject, using the appropriate shutter speed as well as panning with your camera will result in a nice shot.
Good luck!