How to Photograph Fireworks this Summer
Get your phones and cameras ready! We are kicking off the season of celebration, SUMMER! I love this time of year! Lots of outdoor summer nights and loads of fun with friends and family.
We want to make sure you are ready to capture every moment. Learn how to take some amazing pics. Keep reading to learn all our best tips to photographing fireworks this summer.
How to photograph fireworks Using a Phone
- Ensure that “HDR mode is off and Live Photos is turned on” (Apple Store How To). Live photos will allow you to choose the specific moment of the “bang” you wanted to capture, after the photo is taken.
- Be sure your flash is turned off.
- Hold steady, tap the screen to lock focus.
- Include a landmark in the photo for framing or a silhouette. As the fireworks explode, they will light up a statue, stadium, park, lake, or whatever the surrounding area includes.
Photographing fireworks Using a dSLR:
- Use a tripod. You’ll need longer exposures, using a tripod will avoid blurry photos, or camera shake. Do not use a flash.
- Set your dSLR camera on either Firework or Manual mode. In Fireworks mode, the camera will take care of the settings. In Manual mode, set your camera to ISO 200, aperture f/8, and shutter speed between 5 and 15 seconds. Take a look at the first few shots to see how they are turning out and adjust accordingly.
- Include a landmark in the photo for framing or a silhouette. As the fireworks explode, they will light up a statue, stadium, park, lake, or whatever the surrounding area includes.
Shutter Speed: 1/80 | Aperture: F/4.5 | ISO 800 | Mode: Manual
Try it with Sparklers
Now that you’ve learned how to photograph fireworks, try it with sparklers! Check out our TikTok video on how to get those photos looking their best, using an iPhone!
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