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Fireworks Photography Tips

June 29, 2017 By Eric Reagan

Camera Settings for Shooting Fireworks

With the Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, here’s my annual PSA for camera settings when shooting fireworks. If you’ve never successfully shot fireworks before and would like a starting point, check out my prior article: Camera Settings for Shooting Fireworks.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July to all of you celebrating here in the US.

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Need Some Pointers for Shooting Fireworks This Weekend?

June 29, 2015 By Eric Reagan

Camera Settings for Shooting Fireworks

There are plenty of creative ways to shoot fireworks but if you’ve never got good shots before, I’ve got some good pointers to help you get it right this year. I wrote a post a couple years ago with some basic settings for shooting fireworks.

Check it out here: Camera Settings for Shooting Fireworks

Hope this helps you get some great shots this weekend during your Fourth of July celebration…

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Camera Settings for Shooting Fireworks

July 4, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Camera Settings for Shooting Fireworks

Whether you are out on a dedicated mission or on a family outing celebrating a holiday, getting a great shot of a fireworks show is a nice feeling. While there are many different ways to capture fireworks, there are a few basic starting points for those who have never nailed that fireworks shot.

Check out these quick tips below. [Read more…]

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50 Fantastic Fireworks Photos

June 30, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Singapore New Year Countdown 2011 Fireworks : First Burst :

There are other posts on Photography Bay With the Fourth of July holiday upon those of us in the United States, I thought it would be an appropriate time to share some inspirational photos to kickstart ideas for our attempts at getting great shots of fireworks shows.

Check them all out below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Photos Tagged With: dslr, fireworks, Fourth of July, Independence Day, inspiration, July 4, photography

How to Photograph Fireworks . . . Even if You Don’t Have a Tripod

June 27, 2010 By Eric Reagan

Fireworks - Canon Rebel XT - ISO 100 - f/16 - 4 seconds

Canon Rebel XT – ISO 100 – f/16 – 4 seconds

With the Fourth of July coming up next week, a lot of folks are looking to get some great shots of some of the awesome fireworks shows around the country.  With that in mind, here are a few fundamental tips and settings to help you get it right – even if you don’t have a tripod with you during the fireworks show. [Read more…]

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How To Shoot Fireworks

July 1, 2009 By Chris Gampat

The 4th of July is coming: that means BBQ’s, fireworks, and lots of picture taking. You’re not the average person that just likes taking snapshots of everything and gets mediocre photos to share with their friends. You’re the type that will take lots of pictures, pick the best of the bunch and publish them. You may even sell them. Here’s how to ensure that your images of the fireworks this 4th of July stand out from other people’s. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Technique Tagged With: 4th of July, fireworks, long exposure, photography, shooting

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