Shooting fireworks (with your camera)

by on July 4, 2006

Here’s a great article on shooting fireworks. Anyone want to come over tonight?

I got a bunch for the neighborhood (we do an annual show in front of our house) — we’ll start at 10. At 14414 86th PL NE, Bothell WA 98011.
Thanks to Sean Alexander for linking me to the article.

  • Sounds awesome - just dropped you an email ;)
  • I want but I am too far away ;-)
    (my try on fireworks)
  • Do your pictures turn out relatively clear? I tried doing some pictures of fireworks on Canada Day and for the most part they turned out overexposed or blurry.
  • When are you moving to California?
  • Ruby
    Thanks for the info on fireworks. Next year I'll be ready...
  • I tried shooting the Rhythm and Booms fireworks in Madison for the first time. I violated the following tips:

    1) Arrive Early/Position Wisely - I got there 20 minutes before the show started and had to move once it did because there was a tree and a building in my way.

    2) Cable Release - Totally forgot it. I meant to bring it, but I was running late.

    3) Flashlight - My EOS Rebel has a backlit display. I thought most modern cameras did.

    The only noise reduction/processing I did on these was adjusting highlights and shadows in Picasa. Check them out at http://picasaweb.google.com/thechrisproject/Fir...
  • David Pendray
    Sorry if not clear: getting a "proper" street name ... when you move down to the valley.
  • We'll be moving to California in August, maybe as early as July 28th, though.

    Brian, I didn't shoot the fireworks this year. In past attempts they came out great, but I had a guide like the one I linked to.
  • I turn off my Flash on my digital camera and shoot fireworks just like any other picture and they turn out amazing! Works with Vegas lights too. ;)
  • I use long exposures consistently. They make everything look dreamy and otherworldy
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