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How to Take Fourth of July Firework Pictures Like a Pro
A photographer gives tips on shooting your own photos of this week's brightest festivities.
This post was written by Patch Editor Megan Rozsa.
Capturing fireworks on camera is a challenge that can be mastered easily with the right equipment and settings on your camera. Here is a short tutorial to help you capture the rockets' red glare this 4th of July. Â
Check out Patch's guide to area Fourth of July fireworks shows.Â
Equipment needed:
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- Camera:Â Either point-and-shoot or an SLR.
- Tripod:Â To keep the camera steady and prevent motion blur.
- Flashlight:Â To see the camera settings in the dark.
- Wireless Trigger:Â Not essential, but it helps to prevent camera shake.
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