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4th of July Guide: How to Photograph Fireworks

A contributing Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky on the Fourth of July.

Posted by Edward Maurer, July 3, 2012 at 06:48 pm

Capturing photos of fireworks is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Click through the photos above to read a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare on the Fourth of July.

Equipment needed:

Camera: Either a point-and-shoot or a SLR (single lens reflex).
Tripod: To keep the camera steady and prevent motion blur.
Flashlight: To see the camera settings in the dark.
Wireless Trigger or cable release: Not vital, but it helps prevent camera shake if you have one.

Try it out!

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Have a fireworks photo to share? Upload it to our Pics & Clips page on Union City Patch!

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