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June 26, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Fireworks Photography Tips

Filed Under: Photography, Tutorials Tagged With: tutorial tuesday

Welcome to Tutorial Tuesday! Ashley of Ramblings and Photos and I will be bringing you a new challenge every week, to stretch your shooting and editing skills. This week I am sharing Fireworks Photography Tips. Just in time for the 4th of July. So get your cameras out and take some photos. I will leave this linky open until July 10th so you all have plenty of time to get those fireworks shots. If you already took some last year share some of those. I added some new ones on this post using the tips below and shared a bunch here.

Fireworks Photography Tips

1. Use a tripod!

You are going to have long exposures, and the easiest way is to use a sturdy tripod. If you were not prepared or couldn’t bring a tripod try and lean on a fence or car or something.

2. Be prepared!

Bring a small flashlight since it will be dark in case you drop something or need to change settings. Also be sure to bring lots of memory cards because you will be taking a lot of continuous photos.

3. Get to the location early to find the best spot!

Look for a place with an unobstructed view. Watch out for buildings, and trees that could block your view. Stay away from street lamps  and other lighting that will mess up your exposure. Get close to the water so you can see the reflection on the water too.

4. Find Out the Direction of the Wind

You do not want a bunch of smoke being between you and the fireworks or your photos will turn our really hazy.

5. Go Flash Less!

You will not want your flash going off.  It won’t reach the sky anyways.

6. Have a very low ISO!

When you are shooting longer exposures high ISO can introduce a lot of  noise to your photograph. ISO of 100 is a good starting point.

7. Check to see if your camera has a fireworks preset. 

Try this scene mode. You may find you like it better or you may not.

8. Focus into the sky and use a small aperture. 

You will want to manual focus into the sky where you think the fireworks will be. This may need to be adjusted after the first couple. Use an aperture between f/8 to f/16.

9. Use long shutter speeds or your Bulb setting. 

You will want at least 1 second, if not more. If you use your remote with your bulb setting it is even better. Less shake and you can control how long you want to hold it. You could even get several fireworks on the same photo.

10. Take a TON of pictures and have fun!
You can always delete later. The more photos you take the better chances you have to get an awesome photo.

Fireworks Photography Tips

Ready to join in the fun? Here’s how to do it:

1. Read through today’s tutorial.
2. Choose your favorite shot (or more!) to share with us.
3. Don’t forget to grab the button for your post!
4. Link up between now and next Monday.
 

Tutorial Tuesday

PS: If you have any photography or editing suggestions, please don’t hesitate to let Ashley or me know! We would love to feature your tutorial.

 

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  1. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    July 6, 2012 at 9:52 am

    Such a great tutorial!
  2. Mindi says

    July 3, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Thanks for the tips. I have been meaning to by a tripod now I must tonight because I really want to try these. In the past I just shot fireworks on auto which is never a good thing. After reading these and looking up what bulb setting is I'm excited for tomorrow night. What focal length do you typically use for fireworks?
  3. Kaylene says

    June 30, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Great tips, no fireworks this time of year, but will try later on. Cheers
  4. Run DMT says

    June 28, 2012 at 5:45 am

    This is the first firework tutorial that it explained the "how to" in real terms. This was so helpful Thank you!
  5. Laura says

    June 27, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Great tips! I don't even know if they're doing fireworks here in El Paso because of the fire hazard, but if they do, I'll be trying some of these out!
  6. kristin says

    June 26, 2012 at 5:40 pm

    thanks for this awesome tutorial! can't wait to try this this summer!! :)
  7. Lori says

    June 26, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Thanks for this! Last year I had just gotten my camera and didn't have a clue what to do! Frankly my camera was a foreigner to me. Hopefully this year will be better!
  8. Serendipity is Sweet says

    June 26, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Great tips! I've never tried to shoot fireworks other than with my point and shoot. The 4th should be a great opportunity ;)
  9. secret mom thoughts says

    June 26, 2012 at 8:56 am

    i can't wait to capture fireworks again.
  10. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    June 26, 2012 at 7:43 am

    Yep...SO much easier with a tripod. (The moon is that way for me, too.) Great tip, Sarah!
  11. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    June 26, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Thank you for these tips! My small point and shoot has a firework setting which i use and get perfect photos but kinda want to use my big camera this year! Now I can try, that is for sure!
  12. kelleyn says

    June 26, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Thanks so much for the tips! Have a happy 4th!

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