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22 Amazing Examples of Firework Photography and How to Take Them

by Bill Jones



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It’s that time of year again. Summer heat, backyard grilling, friends, family and of course FIREWORKS! Everybody loves a good fireworks display from the big city celebration to the backyard 4th of July cookout. Have you ever wanted to take photos of those wonderful displays in the sky? This article should not only inspire you but also inform you on how to achieve great fireworks display photography. Have Fun!

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Firework Photography Tutorials

How to Photograph Fireworks Displays
The guys over at Digital Photography School have a nice breakdown of the steps you need to take to shoot great firework displays.

The New York Institute of Photography – Fireworks Photos
This “How To” article is a detailed look at all the elements necessary for great fireworks photography.


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6 Comments

  • @todayinart

    July 6th

    Something in the last one has a sense of ambient movement. I don’t know if its the small rings or what. Nice! Keep the posts coming!

  • Tim

    July 7th

    Good stuff Bill! I had a great time shooting fireworks this past weekend.

  • Bill Jones

    July 7th

    @ Tim
    Thanks! Lets see some of those photos.

  • shutterbugz

    July 13th

    Nice examples. Thanks!

  • Rahul

    July 21st

    I really like the work. Very nice effects and very good blending of effects with images.

  • Jard

    April 9th

    It was usefull to me, Thank you

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