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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. The following images will guide you to capturing fireworks this Fourth of July weekend.
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If you are using a DSLR camera, start with setting the ISO to 100 and putting the camera in manual mode "M." Set the aperture to F8 and the shutter speed to 2 seconds.
If you have a point-and-shoot camera, put the camera in scene mode "SCN" and select the fireworks option.
A tripod is essential for photographing fireworks because it keeps the camera steady while the fireworks streak across the sky.
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 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.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to test your newly learned skills this Fourth of July; check out Patch's roundup of local Independence Day festivities.

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