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Simple Tips on Photographing Fireworks

A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.

 

Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July. Please scroll through the attached photos for simple but specific instructions.

Here's the equipment you'll need:

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  • 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. 

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