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How to Photograph Fireworks
Fireworks are bright. Regardless of your camera, you should be able to shoot a decent photo.. so get out there this week and give it a try!
There are so many ways to take a great photo. Here are a few tips on shooting fireworks.
- Use a tripod
- You’ll need a slow shutter speed.
- Keep the flash OFF whenever possible. If this is not an option, cover it.
dSLR Fireworks Mode: The easiest way to shoot fireworks is by simply setting your camera to fireworks mode. It is also highly recommended that you use a timer when shooting at a slow shutter speed, if you have one available. Even when the camera is tripod mounted, the act of pushing the button down to take the picture can cause a small amount of camera shake. If timer is not an option, taking several pictures is best since you’re likely to have some with a small amount of camera shake.
dSLR Manual Mode: Shoot at a slow shutter speed and hold steady! Use a tripod if you can. Open up the aperture to f/16. Because it’s dark, you may assume you want the ISO high, but keep it at or below 1200, the sparklers and fireworks will light up the frame!
Mobile Phones: Hold Steady. Turn off flash. Tap screen to focus. Sensors on camera phones aren’t as large as on the average dSLR camera, motion blur can be an issue. Try using a phone app with adjustable settings.
FUn with sparklers!
Snap Away! Don’t be afraid of manual mode. We can’t wait to see what you send us!