This video is part of our Intro to Photography series, where we break down some of the fundamental concepts of the ...

For example, at 200mm use a 1/250 sec shutter speed or faster. This also means you can get away with slower shutter speeds when using a wide-angle lens - such as 1/20sec with an 18mm focal length.

Here we look at what shutter speed is, how it’s measured, ... you'll probably also want to go with a faster shutter speed. The above portrait was shot at 1/160 sec.

The 'classic' focal length for portraits is usually said to be around 85mm, so you'll want to zoom your 18-55mm lens to its longest focal length of 55mm, ... 03 ISO and shutter speed ...

High-speed sync allows photographers to use a flash at high shutter speeds, perfect for outdoor portraits or any time you need flash and a fast shutter. Here’s everything you need to know.

To achieve a sense of motion in a portrait, you need to use a slow shutter speed. What speed, exactly, depends on how much motion you’re trying to capture, but you might start around 1/40 second ...