LIGHT UP THE DANCEFLOOR

Ben Davis shows you how to get into the groove and shoot dynamic dancefloor action like a pro

Capturing the vibrant energy of a dancefloor after a wedding is a real technical challenge. There's little light to work with. and focusing on moving subjects in the near-dark isn't an easy task, even for the most capable mirrorless cameras.

While a fast prime lens and a high ISO setting will allow you to preserve the ambient light and produce atmospheric pictures, one sure-fire way to shoot truly dynamic dancefloor photos is to use the shutter-drag technique. This combines a slow shutter speed with a burst of flash to freeze the action, and also injects colourful swirls and streaks of light to the frame.

So whether it's the bride and groom busting a move to their favourite tune, or a mass-Macarena, this technique will always serve up a succession of hits.

HOW TO SHOOT DYNAMIC DANCEFLOOR ACTION

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