Photographing fireworks seem difficult but it isn’t.
So this is definitely something you can do without putting yourself into a dilemma. But I will say summer is the best season for photographing fireworks. All you require are fireworks, a camera and a little bit of planning. Here’s a quick guide to how to photograph fireworks
Select the perfect location
It is important to find the perfect location because you want to get an overall sense of the place. And when you reach there, try to find some foreground objects like buildings, trees, etc., as they enhance the beauty of the picture.
Check the crowd:
It is necessary to understand where the crowds will gather during the firework. If you want to take a shot with the crowd, it is perfectly fine otherwise you have to set up your camera where there is no crowd.
Shutter speed
The most important consideration will be going to shutter speed. A good shutter speed for these types of shots is between 4 seconds and 8 seconds.
Note : A Good Tripod recommended It helps to reduce camera shake so that your photos aren’t grainy.
ISO
Set your ISO because dark tones such as you will have in your picture lend themselves to digital noise. By keeping the ISO low you will be able to minimize that.
Set your Aperture
In case of a firework shot, the depth of field is not a big consideration so you can safely use a moderate or even large aperture. The mid-range apertures are going to give you the sharpest results possible.
Time to Set Up the Shot
Stay focused.
After that, just be sure your remote shutter release is ready. Now you are ready to capture the perfect shot of fireworks display beforehand.
Essential tools that are needed for taking a perfect shot of Fireworks –
There are only really two essential pieces of equipment for photographing fireworks: a camera and a tripod.
Other essential equipment you might want to have –
- Spare batteries
- Extra memory cards – It’s best to have a spare memory card whenever you are out doing photos.
- Shutter release cable — A cable release will help you reduce camera shake when shooting long exposures.
- Torch or Flashlight— Be ready to illuminate the dials and controls on your camera.
The picture that you took with your camera is the imagination you want to create with reality.