Fireworks give you a great opportunity to take some spectacular photos. In this post I show the equipment and techniques for fireworks photography so you won’t be guessing at your settings and methods as the fireworks show starts. I also include a couple of tricks you can try during your next fireworks show.
The planet Venus crossed the face of the sun on June 5, 2012. People around the world photographed or observed this event with all assortment of methods, like funnels with T-shirts taped to them, telescopes projecting onto cardboard or walls, and with their carefully filtered cameras. I show the results of my photography and experiences here.
The celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge included a fireworks show right near the bridge. I write about choosing and changing my location to shoot, and how I set up the fireworks shots. This is a great preparation for July 4 fireworks, which also happen near the Golden Gate Bridge.