To avoid blurry photos at events, it’s crucial to manage both your shutter speed and stabilization techniques. The most common cause of blur is a slow shutter speed combined with subject movement or camera shake. Ensuring that your shutter speed is fast enough to freeze motion is essential.
A good rule of thumb is to use a shutter speed that is the reciprocal of your lens focal length (e.g., 1/100 for a 100mm lens) to avoid camera shake, but for event photography, where movement is more frequent, you’ll likely need a faster speed.
In addition to increasing your shutter speed, consider using a tripod or enabling image stabilization on your camera or lens. For moving subjects, make sure your shutter speed is at least 1/125 for slow movement and 1/250 or faster for quicker actions. If you are shooting in low-light environments and can’t use a flash, raise the ISO to maintain an adequate shutter speed, though be mindful of introducing noise. These methods can help keep your images sharp and blur-free.