When celebrations push exploding colored lighting into the heavens it’s time to break out a camera. Fireworks photography is a blast! Grab your tripod A sturdy tripod on a sturdy surface is important for solid fireworks images. I once set my tripod on a wooden deck with people moving a
Photographing fireworks is one of the most fun things you can do on the Fourth of July — but it’s also a great way to ruin your family’s fun. While everyone is trying to enjoy the show, you’re sitting there cussing at your camera and running around to get a
Fireworks are among the most visually arresting spectacles of light we can experience. It’s that time of year when we anticipate the joy of seeing magnificent displays of aerial pyrotechnic art. Like most things visually fascinating, photographers want to capture and revisit the spectacle. But what’s the best way to
We hope you’ve had a great Fourth of July weekend so far! Whether you’re celebrating up at your cottage, on the lake or staying home, we have some great tutorials to help you make the most of your holiday weekend. Check out this fun fireworks animation from our friends over
Around this time of year, we always see so many articles about how to photograph fireworks. What if you don’t like fireworks or they’re rained out, or possibly canceled? What else can you do to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday photographically? Flowers always work Next grocery store run, pick
We hope you and your family are enjoying the Fourth of July weekend so far! Whether you’re celebrating up at your cottage, on the lake or staying home, we have some great tutorials to help you make the most of your holiday weekend. Fireworks, sparklers and more! Take your photos
I’m excited for this year’s fireworks fiesta. I’m planning to do more portraits with sparklers and flash, but I’ve got a new plan for finishing them, too. Forgive me for using this picture (again!) but it allows me to practice with the finishing process. I’ll do some more next week
On this date in 1776, the Declaration of Independence of the United States was declared. 243 years later, we’re celebrating America’s birthday in the way we know how — with fireworks. Red, white and blue parades. And more fireworks. If you plan on making photos of this evening’s or weekend’s
Happy Independence Day! You’ve got a terrific opportunity to make some fun portraits with fireworks. Kids love sparklers, and when you show them what you can do with sparklers, flash and a couple of seconds, they will get excited and start creating incredible pictures with you. And if you don’t
Editor’s Note: We welcome Jamie MacDonald, an Olympus Visionary and Vanguard Pro living in Michigan. With a focus on nature and wildlife, Jamie says his motivations are to connect viewers to the emotional state he was in when his images were created. Learn more about Jamie and follow his adventures
