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Simple Tips on How to Photograph 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:

  • 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. 

Have a fireworks photo to share? Upload it to our Pics & Clips gallery on Kirkland Patch!

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John Gustaveson May 20, 2013 at 11:58 pm
RASP is a wonderful group of writers from all walks of Redmond life. They hold an open mic on theRead More last Friday of every month at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center. Not only do they have featured readers like Kathleen, but the open mic portion encourages anyone from the community to read their work. It's regularly quite good. All those with a hunger to get their work out in the world should attend.
Caroline Chapman May 15, 2013 at 09:40 am
Looks like the video didn't upload! Here's the link: http://youtu.be/eXxaNgTAk0s