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How to Photograph Fireworks

A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.

 
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Capturing fireworks with the camera is a challenge that can be mastered with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Edward Maurer
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Capturing fireworks with the camera is a challenge that can be mastered with the right equipment and settings on your camera.
A tripod is essential for photographing fireworks because it keeps the camera steady while the fireworks streak across the sky.
If you have a point-and-shoot camera, put the camera in scene mode "SCN" and select the fireworks option.
Set the camera's auto focus in manual mode and set the focus to infinity. This will allow the camera to stay in focus when photographing the fireworks that are far away.
A wireless trigger will prevent camera shake. If you do not have a wireless trigger, press the shutter button as softly as possible. Another option is to put the camera in timer mode and set the timer to 2 seconds.

Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Here is a short tutorial to help you  capture the rockets' red glare this 4th of July.  

Equipment needed:

  • Camera: Either point-and-shoot or an SLR.
  • Tripod: To keep the camera steady and prevent motion blur.
  • Flashlight:  To see the camera settings in the dark.
  • Wireless Trigger: Not necessary but it helps to prevent camera shake.

Once you've taken those photos, feel free to share them here on Patch!

Related Topics: Fireworks and July 4
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