Community Corner
Guide: How to Photograph Fireworks
A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky for point-and-shoots and professionals.
Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Read the above captions for a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July.
No matter if you own a point-and-shoot or DSLR camera, practice your newfound skills at or when the .
Equipment needed:
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- Camera: Either point-and-shoot or an DSLR.
- 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.