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Workshop 04 · Capturing Movement
Freeze action or transform movement into a creative effect
Use shutter speed deliberately to freeze action, create motion blur, practise panning and bring energy into GCSE photography projects.
One-to-one tuition
2–3 hours
Parent or guardian present
Practical photography training built around the student
Movement creates opportunities for both technical precision and creative experimentation. Students learn how shutter speed changes the way motion appears.
Clarence Pier and the seafront provide moving subjects, changing light and varied situations for freezing movement or creating intentional blur.
Skills and outcomes
What the student will learn
Choose shutter speeds that freeze fast-moving subjects.
Create intentional motion blur without losing control.
Practise panning to combine sharp subjects with moving backgrounds.
Balance aperture and ISO when changing shutter speed.
Who this session suits
- Students exploring movement, energy or time.
- Students who want to understand shutter speed practically.
- Learners interested in action or long-exposure photography.
- Students wanting more experimental portfolio images.
What to bring
- Camera with manual exposure controls.
- Standard zoom lens.
- Tripod for slower shutter-speed experiments.
- Charged battery and available memory-card space.
Safeguarding
DBS checked
A parent or guardian remains throughout
Andy holds a current DBS check. Every student under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the complete session.
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