Fast and Slow Shutter Speed Images

Fast Shutter Speed

The image above uses a shutter speed of 1/125 in order to create a smooth look throughout the image. If you'll notice with the other two photos below, the backgrounds, as well as the child in the foreground, change qualities as I play around with the shutter speeds.

Medium Shutter Speed

The medium shutter speed image uses a 1/20 shutter speed, creating a mildly blurry photo with the slight effect of movement. In some situations, this effect can look aesthetically pleasing to the eye, in other or most situations, this effect can look unprofessional and can result in a poor-looking photo. 

Slow Shutter Speed

This slow shutter speed image uses a 1/13 shutter speed and makes the image look very much in motion. This effect can look good in certain photos where you would want that feeling of movement, like wanting to show the movement in a moving car. The execution of this effect can be difficult, and requires you to be very careful with how much blur you use.

Examples

Here are some examples of fast shutter speed images.

Below are some examples of slow shutter speed images.