Action and Motion Techniques
There’s a variety of techniques for action and motion, whether that be sharp or blurry. First of all, you need to have a fast shutter speed in order to capture sharper photos. The faster the subject, the faster the shutter speed should be. Using a lower shutter speed allows abstract techniques, but may require a tripod so the whole picture isn’t blurry. Due to the slow and fast shutter speeds you will use, you must compensate to prevent the picture from being too bright or too dark.; The faster the shutter speed, the darker your picture will be, the slower the shutter speed, the lighter your picture will be.
In the picture above, the photographer utilizes a slow shutter speed to capture the running river which makes it look silky and foggy. Slowing the shutter speed down and moving the camera with the subject can create a photo where the background is blurry and the subject is sharp. The position that you stand in during a sporting event can also hinder or help your photos, so make sure you find the sweet spot; It’s a good idea to be at a position where the players are coming towards you. Using a 70mm-200mm lens is also helpful, as it brings a better look at the subject.