The "Superbowl" of Fireworks Celebrations is a Comin'

Let's face it... what's the first thing you think of when you hear July 4th? Can you say F-I-R-E-W-O-R-K-S?

Before I began to photograph fireworks, I had many years of photographic experience behind me. Despite that, the thought of taking pictures of live fireworks displays intimidated me.

It was so different than any other type of photography I had ever done! It struck me as being very complicated, requiring techniques I was unfamiliar with.

Well, I'm happy to report that after several night time light shows, and many fizzled photo attempts, I got the process down to 3 key steps...

1. Select the best location. All the "do's" and "don'ts" are covered in detail at Fireworks Photography - Step #1. The key point here is to change your mindset from a viewer to a photographer, and then choose the best location accordingly.
   
   
2. Proper set up of your location. What to do and how to do it are found at Fireworks Photography - Step #2. These points address preparation, and how to set up your equipment.
   
   
3. Taking the pictures. This critical last step is spelled out at Fireworks Photography - Step #3. What to do and not to do are covered here.

There you have it. Just remember to enjoy the show while you're taking the shots.

Keep shooting.

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