Slow Sync Flash

Definition & Theory

Shutter speed means timing and duration of opening and closing of the shutter curtain at the back of the camera. A fast shutter speed will freeze action while slower speed creates blurring effect. Slow sync flash is using your flash with a slow shutter speed. It helps you keep your subject sharp while capturing motion or a dark background. 

Image Bank

Original Photos

All the photos presented here were taken on a Nikon D300S, aperture at F8, shutter speed at 2secs, and exposure at ISO1600. I used a halogen bulb set with a snoot, facing the subject so their figure is the only thing within the line of light. No clicker is necessary for this shoot so I simply would have the subject still while I made sure they were in focus, then taking the picture and have the subject perform a movement within the 2 seconds for the camera to capture. 

This photo was to present the subject with wings from her moving her arms while the shutter speed time went by. The warm colour that presents the subject's arms creates a sense of comfort and fragility, further creating a angelic sense. At possibly a longer shutter speed this would've been more visible since more light on the arms would've been captured.

These two photos were presenting a subject dancing with the Union Jack flag, this photo could be presenting a cultural representation and pride from the subject. Once again, if the shutter speed was longer, it would've captured more movement making the photo better in quality. In the future I will work on this technique and post it onto this blog.