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How do wedding photographers capture movement?



Capturing movement can be key if you want some natural wedding photos for your album as well as more posed pictures. How does a photographer capture movement, thus preserving some of those spontaneous moments for posterity?

Matthew Rycraft Photography specialises in action shots, as well as in excelling during inclement weather, and we believe that action shots are apparently best achieved by carefully selecting the right shutter speed. Fast speeds can cope with faster movement and a slower speed can capture blurred motion. Liverpool wedding photographers can use three main techniques for capturing movement: they can freeze action, blur motion, or use panning to blur the background of a shot with a narrow/small aperture, like f2.8.  Also known as having lots of bokeh.



Freezing action


Freezing action is the technique that tends to be used by wedding photographers most often. This is achieved by adjusting the camera settings according to how much movement is taking place. It works well for motion portraits, such as capturing the couple walking, jumping or running, the throwing of confetti or the bouquet, or guests dancing.  Here you will want to use a fast shutter speed like, 1/1000th or faster.


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Blurring subject motion


Blurring motion highlights the subject’s movement by creating a in focus background and blurring the subject. A slower shutter speed is used here, and typical examples include slow dancing or a group running towards the camera.  A shutter speed of 1/60th or lower is best.  However it will depend on how fast the subject is moving, you’ll need to match the 2 together to get the right shot.  Too slow and the subject may be too blurred.


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Background blurring


This is the opposite of blurring motion, with a blurred background and sharp focus on the subject. This photographic finish can be achieved by using a slower shutter speed as well as tracking the movement of the subject. The panning technique can create some truly unique pictures, like an action shot of the bride and bridesmaids running holding hands with the wedding venue in the background.


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  • Home
  • Weddings
    ▼
    • Real Weddings
    • Wedding Venues
      ▼
      • Southport Venues
        ▼
        • Formby Hall
        • Meols Hall
      • Cheshire Venues
        ▼
        • Capesthorne Hall
        • Cheshire Woodland Weddings
        • Crewe Hall
        • Grosvenor Pulford
        • Heaton House Farm
        • Hallmark Llyndir Hall
        • Hillbark Hotel
        • Inglewood Manor
        • Mottram Hall
        • Nunsmere Hall
        • Peckforton Castle
        • Rookery Hall
        • Rowton Hall
        • Soughton Hall
        • Tower Hill Barns
        • The Mere Golf Club
        • The Belle Epoque
      • Liverpool Venues
        ▼
        • 30 James Street
        • Crowne Plaza Hotel
        • Croxteth Hall
        • DoubleTree by Hilton
        • Hard Days Night
        • Hope Street Hotel
        • Isla Gladstone
        • Knowsley Hall
        • Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
        • MalMaison
        • Marriott Hotel
        • OH ME OH MY
        • Rainhill Hall Wedding
        • Racquet Club
        • Speke Hall
        • St George’s Hall
        • Sefton Palm House
        • The Little Chet
        • Shankly Hotel
      • Wirral Venues
        ▼
        • Bodysgallen Hall
        • Leasowe Castle
        • Leverhulme Hotel Wedding Venue
        • Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa
        • Thornton Manor
      • Lake District Venues
        ▼
        • Netherwood Hotel
        • Laura Ashley Belsfield Hotel
      • Lancashire Venues
        ▼
        • Bartle Hall
        • Eaves Hall
        • Hurlston Hall Wedding Venue
        • Mitton Hall Weddings
        • Rivington Hall Barn
        • Stanley House Hotel & Spa
        • West Tower Weddings
    • Pricing & Packages
      ▼
      • £1800 Recommended Venue
      • £1800 Weekday/Last Minute
      • £1900 Full Day Digital Only
      • Videography £1300
      • Photo & Album £2200
      • Photo & Large Album £2500
      • Luxury Package £3000
      • Photo & Video £3200
    • Videography
      ▼
      • £1300 Pricing Videography
    • Weddings Abroad
    • Pre Wedding Photography
    • Wedding Albums
      ▼
      • Graphistudio Wedding Albums
        ▼
        • Graphistudio Young Book
      • Parent Books
      • Wedding Album Designs
    • Wedding Products
      ▼
      • Groom Coverage
      • Guest Signing Frame
      • Personalised Guest Books
      • Thank You Cards
      • Wall Art
      • Wedding Vouchers
      • Wedding USB Sticks
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