I set up my tripod, changed the settings on my DSLR and fished my remote shutters out of my bag. I was excited gearing up for my first Fourth of July fireworks in our new town. I missed the fireworks last year - I had a two week old baby in the house so I wasn't going anywhere then. Then a sinking feeling as I realized both my remote shutters were not working. Granted the … [Read more...]
How to Take Better Fireworks Photographs
The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. In particular, I love fireworks. Growing up, my parents took my brother and me to watch a fireworks show nearly every July Fourth holiday, usually to Grant Park on Lake Michigan in my hometown of Chicago. I developed an early interest in photography but my fireworks photos were the typical garden variety … [Read more...]
Photographing Fireworks – A Beginner’s Experience
As I've written about in the last few months, I've been a bit obsessed lately with fireworks photos. I've always loved fireworks and it was always a disappointment to me in the past when my photos didn't capture their true beauty and the wonderment I feel every time I watch a show. My problem was wanting the result but without wanting to do the work. I'm sure a lot of you … [Read more...]
On the Road to Better Fireworks Photos
You may have caught my post on how to get the best fireworks photos that I posted just before the Independence Day holiday. I wonder if any of you took any fireworks photos? Maybe some of the techniques I posted helped? If you'd like to share your firework photos from the past holiday, I'd love to post them! I meant to share these few snaps with you earlier, but things got a … [Read more...]
The Best Tutorials on How to Photograph Fireworks – Updated 2016
Admittedly I'm a little obsessed with the thought of getting good photos of this year's 4th of July fireworks, but not sure yet if I'll be able to get out this year. Luckily Chicago's Navy Pier features fireworks twice a week throughout the summer just for the heck of it. Granted, they aren't as big of a show as the 4th fireworks, but for the purpose of practicing for bigger … [Read more...]