Fireworks in Focus: Tips for Best Shots

This post was written by Pam Robinson.

Photographing fireworks displays can be tricky but there's no shortage of advice from professionals on how to get the best shots. 

National Geographic, for example, says, "Turn off your flash and set your camera to manual mode."

The experts at Canon advise, "Be aware of factors like wind. Fireworks produce smoke and if you’re downwind from where they’re launched from, you’ll be shooting through a veil of smoke that’ll interfere with your color, sharpness and exposure after the first few bursts."

And the Digital Photography School starts by recommending the use of a tripod.

Have you had any luck shooting fireworks? If so, what worked for you? Please tell us in the comments.