006: Learn the Exposure Triangle: Pt2 Shutter Speed

The Beginner Photography Podcast

The Beginner Photography Podcast
006: Learn the Exposure Triangle: Pt2 Shutter Speed
Jan 25, 2016
Raymond Hatfield

Today we talk about the different aspects of photography and the exposure triangle composed of shutter speed, aperture and ISO. We carry out an experiment to demonstrate how shutter speed works and its effect on images. We also provide tips on how to optimize shutter speed to capture ideal photos. Listeners are given free access to a comprehensive camera settings cheat sheet to help them better understand photography.

The Big Ideas with Time stamps

  • 00:05:30 Exposure time affects image clarity.
  • 00:09:30 Fast shutter speeds for motion.
  • 00:17:18 Take pictures with flash.
  • 00:23:11 Faster shutter speeds = creativity.
  • 00:26:38 Experiment with shutter speed.


In Todays episode you will learn:

  • How to imagine your shutter as if you were blinking
  • What your camera's shutter speed affects
  • How to best utilize your shutter speed
  • When its best to have a slow shutter speed
  • When its best to have a high shutter speed
  • How your ISO will effect your shutter speed 
  • The difference between shutter speed and exposure time
  • What sorts of shutter speeds race photographers use
  • Where to change your shutter speed
  • What changing your shutter speed looks like
  • How using a higher shutter speed can help create an artistic portrait
  • How using a slower shutter speed can help frame a subject
  • How to best experiment with shutter speed 

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