When we speak of street photography, we mostly associate it with quick, perfectly-timed compositions that freeze moments in time. But if you’re feeling experimental with your street photography, you might be interested in trying out slow shutter speed in your next photo walk.
In the video above, Danish street photographer Frederik Trovatten shares how he uses slow shutter speed in his street snaps. First, he used a Fujifilm X-T3 then changed to the Fujifilm X-H2S, which has better autofocus, IBS, and face detection. He also gave some tips on how to get good results with this technique and not just random, blurry photos.
In terms of camera settings, Trovatten shared that he shoots in manual, but you can also use shutter priority. Basically, what you need is to have control over your shutter speed, so both modes should work. For the shutter speed, you can use as slow as 1/10th of a second, or a bit faster at 1/30th of a second. If you’re shooting in broad daylight, you’ll also need an ND filter to avoid overexposing your photos.
Admittedly, there’s a lot of trial and error in this technique. Do you think it’s something worth a try for street photography? Share your insights in the comments below!
