Fireworks season is upon us! Here’s more tips…
I posted a very successful item last year about how I shoot fireworks photos. That link is here. Before you run off to read that, I’d like to add a few more tips to try this year in your pursuit of the perfect fireworks photo.
- Do your homework. Scout out the location and get into position while it’s still light outside. Parking is always a nightmare. Go early. Take a book and some refreshments.
- Bring a flashlight. It will come in handy to find your stuff when you drop it during the frenzy of shooting. Believe me, after searching the ground on your hand and knees for ten minutes looking for your @#$%^ car keys in the middle of a pitch-dark field, you’ll remember to bring a flashlight next time! Also, tape a red gel filter to the front of it so you won’t ruin your “night vision” whenever you turn the flashlight on.
- Set the focus to “manual” and crank it out to the “infinity” setting (that’s the one you use to shoot mountains and other far away stuff).
That should freshen up my earlier post with some new bits for you to read and heed. Remember, if the fireworks are aimed at you, you’re probably in the wrong location! Be safe.
(Fireworks photo courtesy Scott Robinson)
