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Digital Portrait Photography

Fast Shutter Speed is Vital

SUMMARY: A fast shutter speed is essential to capturing peoples' quick-changing facial expressions.

Unless you are shooting portrait photography in a controlled studio setting, having a digital camera with a fast shutter speed is vital, such as in the following surroundings:

* Street scenes
* As a person is being interviewed by someone (a reporter)
* Children playing

Facial expressions can change in an instant, so make sure you can snap quickly before the moment is lost forever.

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