Want Fantastic Firework Pictures This 4th of July? Learn How Here!
A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.
Big thanks to Rochester Patch photographer Edward Maurer for these tips! Scroll through the gallery for his advice.
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.
Equipment needed:
- 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.