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. The following images will guide you to capturing fireworks this Fourth of July weekend.
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Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Click through the photos above for a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth 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.
Have a tip to share? Tell us in the comments.
sue
12:00 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Very Cool! Thanks :)
Jacquelyn Pillsbury
10:04 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Thanks! I tried to follow your advice last night at Rider. Unfortunately we were too close and I could not get the tripod angle just right. I could see an improvement by using the timer feature and setting it to manual focus.